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Step Into the Ontario Cottage Life Affordably with Great Blue Resorts

July 22, 2016 by Kathryn 1 Comment

Last year my fiancé and I took the boys on a trip to Ontario to stay with his family for a few weeks and explore the area. We had a great time visiting zoos, checking out some of Toronto’s top attractions and meeting extended family members. But for me, the highlight of the visit was spending time at the family’s gorgeous cabin on the lake. The location was so peaceful and serene, and there was nothing better than waking up and sitting outside by the water with a steaming cup of coffee, or even going for a morning swim.

Ever since that moment, I’ve dreamed of owning a cottage of my own. But for the average working couple, buying property in cottage country is a costly luxury. A two-bedroom cottage in a prime location currently often sells for half a million dollars or more. More affordable options often mean buying property much further away or taking on a lengthy renovation of a fixer-upper. What’s a family that wants to get away from it all to do?

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Find Trustworthy Newmarket Movers at a Top Moving and Storage Company

April 1, 2016 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

When I sold my house and moved to Moose Jaw last summer, a lot of work went into packing and transporting the bulk of my house to a storage unit in Regina. Later that same year, my fiance and I moved from his small two-bedroom apartment to a roomier three-bedroom townhouse. We hired a mover to get the big furniture from one place to another, and then later rented a truck and spent the day moving boxes from my storage locker to our townhouse basement.

It was a long and exhausting process, but I have to say that I was amazed by how much easier hiring the movers had made the experience. And if I could have found a reliable mover that also offered storage, moving from one place to another would have been a breeze!

Now, for those looking for Newmarket Movers, that need is being filled by Bradford Moving and Storage! I recently saw an article about the company that was shared on Twitter about its storage space expansion, giving the company the largest climate controlled self-storage facility in the York area. The family-owned business is clearly passionate about making the moving process as easy as possible for other families, and the expansion of the storage space is just one way that the company is doing that. [Read more…]

The 4 Toronto Restaurants Everyone Should Experience

November 21, 2014 by Kathryn 43 Comments

Toronto is a city that really has a bit of everything, and that’s especially true when it comes to food. Virtually any culinary creation imaginable is available in the city, from exotic cuisine to locally sourced delicacies. Needless to say, deciding which restaurant to visit when evening rolls around is no easy task! But these four highly acclaimed choices are sure to satisfy your craving for great food when you’re touring the T-Dot.

Best Thai Restaurant – Golden Thai

The popular Golden Thai restaurant is conveniently located in downtown Toronto and has been a top destination for food-lovers for more than twenty years. There are a variety of Thai specialties to choose from and literally something for everyone considering the menu has over sixty different categories! While the Phad Thai is a favourite for its enticing blend of flavours, the Golden Thai Classics are a great choice for couples or families that want to try a bit of everything. [Read more…]

You Could Win the Trip of a Lifetime When You Play THE GAME OF LIFE – CAA Edition #CAAGOL

October 13, 2014 by Kathryn 21 Comments

THE GAME OF LIFE has been a popular board game for decades, in large part because it’s so easy for people to relate to. After all, we often play our own game of life in different ways each and every day. The challenges we face to accomplish our goals may be frustrating at times, but once we’ve conquered them, that feeling of having won is just unbeatable!

For me, buying my first house was my ultimate challenge in the game of life. I’d had some credit problems in the past, so the process involved planning, budgeting and saving for months before I could even hope to get a mortgage. I applied once but the application was rejected. Then I had numerous meetings with the mortgage specialist at my bank to help determine what more I could be doing to have my mortgage approved.

Finally, I started shopping around by connecting with mortgage brokers and seeing if they were able to offer me an approved mortgage at a good rate. I found a broker that was able to line up a lender, but the rates were quite a bit higher than the current prime rates that major banks were offering. Before accepting, I decided to try filing an application one last time with my current bank. And to my delight, the application was approved! [Read more…]

Help Your Child Build Confidence for Life at Muskoka Woods Summer Camp #MuskokaWoods2013

April 29, 2013 by Kathryn 12 Comments

I still remember that moment when my mom dropped me off at overnight camp for the very first time. I was an outgoing and adventurous child, but attending camp was going to be my first time sleeping away from my family with children I had never met and I couldn’t help feeling a little nervous and lonely as my mom drove away.

But before I knew it, I was completely captivated by all the fun activities at overnight camp. I made lots of new friends, had a great time eating in the large dining hall and learned some of the silliest songs I had ever heard sitting around the campfire at night. Since I was quite young, we didn’t participate in activities such as archery or canoeing. But that didn’t mean that we didn’t have lots of fun! Nature hikes, arts and crafts, swimming and sports filled my days.

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Wordless Wednesday with Linky-Toronto Sights

November 6, 2012 by Kathryn 29 Comments

cn tower — When I was in Toronto recently, I stayed at a hotel in the Rogers Centre right under the CN Tower. I walked under it dozens of times without getting a picture, so I was super happy that my best friend Paresh snapped this shot on my last day!

rogeres centre gargoyles — The gargoyles on the Rogers Centre are another iconic part of Toronto that my friend captured for me. I love the way they lean down over the street!

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Wordless Wednesday with Linky-Beyond the Pavement

October 23, 2012 by Kathryn 13 Comments

ontario fielding estates — I only visit Ontario on business trips to Toronto, which means all I’ve ever seen of the province is skyscrapers and cement. That’s why I loved having the chance to visit some of the vineyards around St. Catherine’s recently to see for myself that there is more to the province than pavement.

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Protect Your Home with the #RogersSmartHome Share & Win Giveaway

April 13, 2012 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Living in a town of just 1800 people, it may seem like home security isn’t a very big concern. After all, back when I was a child people didn’t even lock their doors when they left for the day! But our little Saskatchewan community is growing steadily and that’s why I’m glad that we have a home alarm system for those times when we’re away for longer than a few hours.

If you’ve been considering a home security system for your house, Rogers offers one of the most sophisticated home monitoring systems on the market. The Rogers Smart Home Monitoring System isn’t just an alarm system; it’s a complete home management network. Whether you want to turn on your lights, check on your kids in another room or turn up the heat, the Rogers Smart Home Monitoring System is up to the task. And if you live in Ontario, Canada, you could win one of these amazing systems for yourself in the Rogers Smart Home Share & Win Giveaway!

Entering the RogersSmartHome Share & Win Giveaway is as simple as visiting the giveaway page and filling in your name, email address and postal code. But to really have the best chance of winning, take advantage of the handy sharing buttons on the final page to share the giveaway on Facebook, Twitter or by email! For every person you refer to the giveaway, you’ll receive an extra entry too! And if you have other social networks you use, you can share your unique URL on those as well!

The prize is one that’s well worth winning. Rogers is giving away FIVE Smart Home Monitoring Systems including a touchpad, three door/window sensors, a motion detector, a key fob, a security camera, a thermostat, a lamp dimmer module including professional installation and monitoring service for one year. Each prize has a value of more than $1500 and the convenience and security you’ll enjoy with the Rogers Smart Home Monitoring System is priceless!

The giveaway ends on May 16, 2012, so you only have one month left to enter to win. If you live in Ontario, don’t delay! Enter and get sharing today to give yourself the chance to enjoy the ultimate home monitoring experience with the Rogers Smart Home Monitoring System!

Learn More: To enter the Rogers Smart Home Monitoring System giveaway or to view the official rules and regulations, click the above graphic to visit the website today