Family Fun at Coldstream Conservation Area
The list of conservation areas in London and area seems never ending. I’ve lived in London for 20 years now, and I’m still discovering new and unique conservation areas. This…
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MacGregor Point Provincial Park Camping Guide
The MacGregor Point Provincial Park is home to breathtaking sunsets, a rare and fragile marsh ecosystem and 10km of family-friendly biking trails along Lake Huron. With year round camping, there’s…
Ice Skating at Wildwood Conservation Area
Ice skating has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember being able to walk. As a Northern Ontario kid, surrounded by fresh water lakes,…
Multigrain Buttermilk Pancake Recipe
Hearty breakfasts are a staple in our household on weekends. There’s something deeply comforting about cutting into a fluffy buttermilk pancake. The simplicity of the batter and the portability of…
Hiking Along Medway Creek Trail in London
We recently ventured onto a popular hiking trail in London. The Medway Creek trail is a trail we’ve traveled many times before. However, our last visit was at the outset…
Healthy Heart Juice Recipe
This healthy juice recipe combines the tasty flavours of readily available fruit and vegetables with the immune boosting powers of fresh ginger and turmeric. This healthy juice recipe is inspired…
Hiking in London along the Thames River
We recently shared our adventure in Kains Woods, and today we’re featuring an adventurous hike along the Thames River in London (Ontario). Hiking in London has become our favorite covid-friendlt…
Simple Crusty Whole Grain Bread Recipe
Few things in life are as rewarding as eating a slice of fresh-baked bread smothered in butter. Perhaps it is the indelible memories of my mother’s home-baked bread. Perhaps it…
Skate Outdoors in London at Storybook Gardens
Winter is hiding. It’s out there somewhere. And it will eventually find us. Dreaming of camping does little to slow down its arrival. Regardless, we are grateful to have activities…
The Pinery Provincial Park and Our Camping Guide
The Pinery Provincial Park is home to breathtaking sunsets, a rare and fragile Oak savanna and over 10km of sandy beaches along Lake Huron. With year round camping, there’s no…
How to Reinforce your Outsunny Greenhouse
If you’ve been reading our website you are aware that we purchased an Outsunny greenhouse recently. In a previous gardening article, we describe how it is affordable and functional. We’ve…
Camping LEGO Sets for the Campers in your Life
So the winter months are just around the corner. Perhaps you have a house full of outdoor-minded folk who are already anxiously awaiting the warmer weather to come back. Maybe…
The Joys of R/C Cars for Kids and Adults
I still remember my childhood memories. Unpacking gifts on Christmas morning to discover that I had received an R/C car. I was overcome with sheer joy and excitement. In our…
The Pines: Mountain biking in Woodstock
Our family loves spending time outdoors. We find ourselves on bikes almost every day. So when the boys proposed an afternoon of mountain biking at the Pines in Woodstock, we…
A Moonlit Hike around Fanshawe Lake
The City of London is teeming with opportunities for outdoor adventure. Fanshawe Lake, on the outskirts of London, is a natural oasis. It plays a central role in most of…
Backyard Greenhouse Gardening
This fall we decided to add a backyard greenhouse to cover our vegetable and herb garden beds. This post details how we chose our backyard greenhouse and how it’s been…