Keeping Busy on the South Shore Summer 2020

The onset of COVID-19 has led to the cancellation of summer camps, recreational activities and even family vacation plans. Well, the South Shore is here to help you make alternate plans, keep the kids busy and encourage you to get out and explore your area. Various Municipal Recreation Departments, Town Offices, Art Centres and Museums …

Zero Waste Summer Pantry Stock-Up

Summer days are long, yet somehow they always end with the same question: what to make for dinner? No one really wants to cook on the hottest days. Here is where a zero waste summer pantry stock-up list comes in handy. As a homesteading, homeschooling parent with a home-based business and two young children, I …

Summer Student Jobs on the South Shore-2019

I see them popping up on my Facebook feed regularly this time of year…summer jobs…and in particular Summer Student Jobs. It’s not all beach trips and ice cream, summer is also a great time for students to gain valuable skills and also save some money for their continuing education. Good news! There are lots of places…right …

Meal Plan Monday for the last week of July

OK July…you’re doing a great job reminding us what summer can really feel like. We’ve had very little rain which is so very hard for the farmers and gardeners and a wave of heat and humidity has settled in for what feels like a few weeks now. Wowza…it’s the dog days of summer! Whether you’re …

Simple Tips for a Zero Waste Summer

  In summer, it feels good to step away from our usual routines, be spontaneous, and let a fun beach day roll right into an easy, casual dinner. Food trucks, canteens, and seasonal restaurants can make it fun and easy to treat your family to a meal. Who doesn’t want a break from meal planning …

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 …