The “Beaton” Path

Lanark County has hiking trails for days! Whether you are an expert hiker or are looking for a slower pace, there is something to suit everyone’s needs!The Mill of Kintail (2854 Ramsay Concession 8, Almonte) This scenic, year-round, spot is a favourite of many. It is...

With this most recent heat wave many people are wanting to get into and onto the water! Lanark County has no shortage of beautiful places to swim. Here is where you can go! Riverside Beach in Carleton Place is located at the end of Lake Avenue West. At this site there...

  This Father's Day, I'm going to buy one lucky winner $100 in steaks from Don's Meat Market. What's the catch?⁣ ⁣ In the comments of my social media post (Facebook or Instagram), share something your Dad taught you about cooking. It can be a recipe, it can be a...

The world is starting to open up a bit but this Father’s Day will still be different for many. Different does not mean bad! Lanark County has so much to offer. Check out these Father’s Day ideas! Hiking… Lanark County has trails for days! For the avid hiking dad or...

Mississippi Mills has created a new facebook group called “Mississippi Mills Staycation 2020” Recognizing that this will be a very different summer for everyone the town has come up with a plan! Each month they will post a new calendar, similar to the one below, which...

Social distancing and isolation has made many of us into bakers, gardeners and DIY experts on a variety of things! From whipped coffee to Zoom parties, check out these Quarantine Trends!   Dalgona (whipped) Coffee Dalgona coffee originated in South Korea and only...

Those of us in the Ottawa area are a bit nervous to believe that, perhaps maybe, just maybe…..Spring is actually here?! With temperatures rising (slowly but surely) it is time to get gardening! There are lot’s of great Garden Centres to choose from in and around...

There is no denying it, Mother’s Day will be quite different for most this year. While we may not be able to “gather” in the same way we normally would, there is still much we can do to show the moms in our lives how much they mean to us! Dads pay attention! A Day at...

As a follow-up to last week’s post here are some AWESOME Carleton Place take-out options to help spice up your social distancing menu! The Good Food Co (31 Bridge Street) The name of this place is quite accurate and the good news is they are open for take-out, Tuesday...

If you’re like me…  I’m getting tired of cooking and trying to meal plan for weeks at a time! While it’s important to do this to avoid unnecessary trips to the grocery store it’s getting tiresome! The good news is it’s also VERY important to support our local cafes,...