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41 Amazing Things To Do in Norfolk County Now
Who knew that Norfolk County was a destination full of potential adventures so close to home? I certainly had no idea when I booked a quick trip to visit Long Point Eco Adventures this summer. In fact, I originally pictured a few fun activities and some relaxing at the beach. What we ended up with was so much more. This summer, right before school went back, I decided to take my girls on a quick trip somewhere in Ontario. We looked at a few options and also checked Glamping Hub for ideas. (my guilty pleasure) Then we landed on Long Point Eco Adventures and decided we’d give glamping a try.…
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Mountain Getaways with Style and Glamping Hub
Mountain getaways are so romantic to me. There’s something about the idea of spending time away in a mountain retreat that I find so appealing. Wood walls. fireplaces, the wilderness surrounding the cabin – it’s so beautiful and heartwarming and peaceful. That being said, I want to enjoy those mountain getaways in style. I love cabins, but I’m not looking for something TOO rustic. Right now, with Valentine’s Day coming up fast I have been browsing all the great ideas for getaways on Glamping Hub. Glamping Hub offers mountain getaways that make excellent Valentine’s Day ideas. Mountain Getaways Don’t Have to Mean Roughing It My idea of roughing it is…
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Yurt Life at Wasaga Pines – Comfortable Camping
Yurt life is a hit! Let me explain. To start you should know that I have always said I would never camp. Not a camper, I told my girls. We travel, cruise, stay in cottages, and love that life. But sleeping on the ground in a tent is not for me. But, that said, there are so many different ways to access camping or glamping now that you really need never sleep on the ground in a tent to get all the benefits of camping. This past week we had the chance to go stay in a yurt for several days at Wasaga Pines. Wasaga Beach is one of my…
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Ten Camping Apps to Make Camping Go Smoothly
Camping apps? Yes, there are even apps to make you camping experience run a little smoother, if that’s your mission this year. Camper, glamper or weekend warrior – no matter what your camping style there’s a camping app to help. Most of my readers know by now that I am more of a glamper than a camper. I enjoy the outdoors and I love a good road trip. But I don’t do tents. Luckily there are a million and one different ways to get away in the summer. And whether you are camping, glamping, cottaging, or heading out of town to a resort with some friends and family the important…
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41 Delicious Camping Recipes and Treats
Camping recipes can make a weekend getaway even more fun than it already is. Everybody loves a campfire and roasting marshmallows or making S’mores. It’s super close to the May long weekend and you know what that means, right? Bring on the camping and outdoor fun! It’s finally nice enough to load up the car or van and head to the cottage. Yippee!! Give these recipes a try this season and don’t forget to pin for later too. Do you have any favourite camping recipes you love to try every season? 41 Delicious Camping Recipes and Treats 1. Banana Boats 2. Blueberry Dump Cake 3. Campfire Breakfast Burritos 4. Campfire…
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Linked Moms Parkbridge Life Twitter Party – Save The Date – April 26th at 8 p.m. #ParkbridgeLife
It’s that time of year yet again. The time to get started thinking about mapping out your summer schedule. Because summer is nothing if not short. And summer memories are built in a handful of weekends to keep you warm all throughout the rest of the year. So please join Linked Moms for their annual Parkbridge Life Twitter party event. When: Wednesday, April 26th at 8 p.m. EST Prizes: a MINI stay at Lakes of Wasaga, in Wasaga Beach. And cash VISA card prizes to be announced soon. While everyone is welcome to participate, only Canadians can win prizes. Don’t get caught this year without a summer travel plan! Parkbridge…
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Glam Camping For Those Who Love Camping In Comfort
Glam camping, better known as glamping, has become a big thing. It’s a type of camping for people who want to get out and enjoy nature but who do not want to be uncomfortable in any way. Glam camping can be anything from taking along a few extra creature comforts with you to actually booking a glamping “tent” at a resort. Glam Camping – 5 Way to Help Anyone Enjoy the Great Outdoors So you want to go camping, but you don’t want to be uncomfortable. Fear not! The days of hearing the phrase, “Suck it up, buttercup” are over! These days, glamping is a totally acceptable thing. Here are some…
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How to Enjoy Ontario Beaches When You Totally Dropped the Ball
Disclosure: This post is part of the YummyMummyClub.ca and Ontario’s Southwest Tourism #BeachInOSW sponsored program. I received compensation as a thank you for my participation. This post reflects my personal opinion about the information provided by the sponsors. Ontario’s Southwestern beaches are some of the most beautiful beaches in North America. As a child, we visited the beaches every year. Ontario’s beaches have the most beautiful sunsets, my mom would say, and I played on many of these beaches as a child. At some point as a teen, I began to think she was exaggerating, but now, as an adult I’ve travelled a lot of beaches throughout the continent and I can tell you Ontario’s Southwest…
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A New Twist on Traditional S’Mores Treats
S’Mores Treats are the ultimate summer indulgence. Perfect for a campfire and equally memorable just for a night at home after a day spent enjoying summer vacation. They are synonymous with camping too, aren’t they? So simple to make and so good after a day spent outdoors hiking, fishing, swimming or relaxing at the beach. One year I visited Daytona Beach for a media trip and the resort I stayed in with a bunch of other travel writers offered a s’mores kit for every visitor. LOVED that. Traditional S’Mores are so easy to make and great to share with friends and family. These are not your traditional S’Mores treats, but many…
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6 Classes to Consider When You Buy an RV
These days road tripping is more popular than ever. If you don’t really want to do the sleep in a tent on the ground kind of camping that many are comfortable with, then you might give some though to buying or renting an RV. There are several things to take into consideration when you buy an RV. RVs come in several varieties and sizes, have different features, and are designed for different things. Some of these recreational vehicles are equipped with everything you need to take your family on the road and live for weeks inside them. Others are not much bigger than a van. Before you get started, you…
