Here, we'll share with you many of our experiences of life in the Kawarthas. Indeed, for twenty years, we spent virtually every weekend here. And now, having left Toronto, we live on Balsam Lake year-round. As full-time residents, we will share our stories about our experiences and experiments in the Kawarthas, from organic vegetable gardening and chicken coop construction - to building a backyard skating rink, barbecuing, canning local produce, and finding interesting spots to shop in the best part of Ontario cottage country.
Off grid cottage life!
Have you ever considered an "off grid" cottage? A new battery design could lend itself well to creating power for...Decorating in the late fall
Halloween has passed and the pumpkins have been harvested. How do you decorate for that time between Halloween and winter?...Happy November!
Some people say that November is the worst month, but I disagree! It's time to start cooking some comfort food,...All the fall recipes
The colder weather can get some people down, but look at it as an opportunity... to stay in and try...Winter cottage technology
Imagine this scenario - you closed up the cottage for the winter but now you want to head back for...Cottage fun after summer
Summer is the most obvious time to have fun at the cottage, but there are so many ways to keep...Fall bonfire recipe
Have you enjoyed a beautiful fall night by the campfire yet? If not, here is some inspiration to grab a...Going green – cottage style
Spending time in beautiful, natural spaces like Kawartha Lakes often makes people start considering their environmental impact. There are absolutely...Fall decor at the cottage
Ready or not, fall is right around the corner! While a lot of cottagers come to Kawartha Lakes mostly in the...Sick of s’mores?
Is it possible to get sick of s'mores? Actually, yes. When the end of the summer rolls around and you...History of Kawartha Lakes
Tourism and cottagers have shaped Kawartha Lakes into what it is today. One thing that influenced the development of the area was...End of summer bucket list
Have you been doing the same thing all summer? Don't get me wrong, relaxing by the lake is wonderful, but...Cottage kitchen tools
Many cottagers just don't pay enough attention to the tools in their kitchen. How many times have you tried to...Beer price floor dropping
Prepare yourself - the floor price of beer is dropping! The Globe and Mail said, "Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government...
