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The Art of Tree Decorating

Decorating a Christmas tree in my family has become a cherished holiday tradition that brings us immense joy and creates

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Wood Wide Web

By Rick Whitteker As the outdoor sights and sounds of summer approach, I would like to draw your attention to

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Embrace the Mess!

It takes a concerted effort to shed the shackles of our Victorian era perspective when it comes to the beauty

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Cool Winter Sounds

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DIY Tree Ornaments

Over the years, our ornament collection has grown bit by bit with hand-crafted ornaments. Some are adorable and mark the

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Celebrating the Very Small

It was a glorious autumn day. With my son on my back and my daughter on my shoulders, I hiked

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Cottage Memories: Chronicles of A City Boy’s Life In The Country

My Summer Hang Out Cottage bliss is a lazy summer afternoon in a gently swaying hammock. Aficionados of hanging out

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Hello Summer

As someone who has spent many summer days in the Kawarthas and Haliburton, I can’t help but feel a sense

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The Beauty of Frozen Light

Ah the darkness of winter. It can feel a bit sad. But there is beauty in light. And take heart,

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25 Years for the Annual Festival of Trees!

The Kawartha Lakes Festival of Trees is back, in its original format, just in time for the 25th Anniversary! For

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