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Picnic Snack Tips

Getting outdoors and enjoying time together is one of the most amazing things about summer. Get your family and friends together to visit one of Canada’s gorgeous parks this summer and bring a picnic basket full of healthy, simple options to treat your kids and yourselves! Here

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Getting out and about

Have you ever noticed a change in your mood simply when you step outside and feel the sunshine on your skin, when you hear the sounds of the world moving and grooving around you, and when you interact truly and deeply with the wonderful environment within which

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Barbecue Tips

Welcome summer with a few tips to make your next BBQ-ing experience an amazing one! Marinating your meat/veggies is one way to give your meal an extra kick. We’ve also included our favourite vegetables to try on the grill this summer! Marinating Tips: Marinating is ultimately allowing

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Sun Safety: Choosing a Low Risk Sunscreen

The moment the sun finally makes its long-awaited debut most of us just want to spend all day soaking it in. I’m sure many Canadians feel the same way, as we only have a few short months of summer so the opportunity to take advantage of the sun’s natural

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Mosquito Season

First of all – what is DEET? Diethyl-meta-toluamide or DEET is the main chemical found in bug repellents.  There is conflicting evidence surrounding DEET and its safety profile. DEET can act as an irritant and can cause epidermal reactions (severe reactions are rare) although studies have found

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Herb Garden

A great way to cultivate your green thumb this summer is by trying to grow your own herbs. We’ve outlined a great how-to for beginners and included a helpful link at the end for you to get started!   CHOOSE YOUR HERBS: Rosemary, sage, oregano (leave 3-4

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Strawberry Season

Say hello to June and a big hooray for the amazing fruits and vegetables that will be in season this month. Going to pick your own vegetables and fruits is a wonderful idea for a day with the family or a fun date with friends or a

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Farmer’s Markets

One of our favourite things about spring is all the wonderful farmer’s markets that bring fresh Ontario products from farm to table. Here are a few reasons why you should support your local farmer’s market: Support local farms and connect with the farmers who prepare your food

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