Meal Planning Made Easy with Sam’s No Frills

Can you feel it? That little change in the air? The reaching for the sweater in the evening. The SCHOOL SUPPLIES on the shelves!  September is just around the corner and with it, the return to homework, games and practices. For a lot of us, it marks a return to a busy, scheduled life. For …

Grow with Me and Wile’s Lake Farm Market- Harvesting Herbs

I love fresh herbs. There’s nothing like the flavour it infuses in your cooking and meals.  Being able to cut and use herbs from your own garden, just takes it to the next level. This was the first year I planted a herb garden and I have loved going out to pick and harvesting herbs …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday mornings I usually take time to catch up on stories I may not have time to read through the week. I thought I would share some that caught my eye this week, that you might enjoy with your Sunday Morning Coffee as well.  Teen gets job after cop buys outfit allegedly stolen for job …

Gow’s Home Hardware Recognizes Giving Back- August 2017- Tony Lantz

The South Shore is known for their volunteer spirit. In communities all across this area there are hundreds of people giving back in some way each and every week and making a difference in people’s lives. They are fire-fighting, teaching, entertaining, raising money, driving, cooking, serving and more. Volunteerism is a vital part to building …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday mornings I usually grab a Sunday Morning Coffee and take time to catch up on stories I may not have time to read through the week. I thought I would share some that caught my eye this week, that you might enjoy with your Sunday Morning Coffee as well.  LighthouseNow: Floating a new life …

Simple Iced Coffee

It’s no secret. I love coffee. Delicious, strong brewed coffee. I drink several cups in the morning and an occasional cup in the afternoon or early evening. If I ever get a tattoo, it may read “Coffee is Life”…or…you know… my kids names. 😉 Are you getting the picture? So it only makes sense that …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday mornings I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch up on stories I may not have time to read through the week. I thought I would share some that caught my eye this week, that you might enjoy with your Sunday Morning Coffee as well.  If You Are Looking for Reasons to …

10 Ways to Make the Most of August

Summer months are fast and fleeting. July feels like the glory days…endless summer days stretched out in front of you. August feels different. It’s like somewhere in the distance you can hear a clock ticking. This is especially true if you are still ruled by a school calendar. You know what’s coming. It’s time to …

Welcome August

Welcome August. I so enjoy bringing you stories, helping you with meal plans and highlighting all we have to offer here on the South Shore. The support of these Simple Local Life sponsors over the past month, allows me to dedicate the time required to continue with this work and the blog. I would encourage …