Tobogganing What’s more fun than going straight down a steep hill as fast as you can go? There are many spots to go tobogganing, but my personal favourite is right here in Almonte. Right behind the Almonte arena there is a good-sized hill that is my go-to spot. It’s...
Do you have any holiday or Christmas traditions? Here are a couple of the most popular ones you mentioned when I recently asked this question on social media. Christmas Tree Farm What better way to start the holiday season than picking out a Christmas tree. Our go-to...
Still need some gifts for that hard-to-but-for person on your Christmas list? Here are some of my favourite stores in Carleton Place. Whatever Custom Prints and Gifts A personalized product allows people to materialize their relationships and share a special...
Are you stuck on what to get someone for Christmas? Do some last minute Christmas shopping here in beautiful Almonte. MILL STREET BOOKS Books can make a great gift because they are thoughtful, and sometimes also thought-provoking. Like a card they can convey...
With the holidays coming up people are getting their Christmas decorations out. And what better way to start than to create your own Christmas decorations. Pinecone Wreath You will need: a bundle of 3 different sized pinecones, brown pipe cleaners, wire wreath form....
The Christmas season can be hard on some people. Some people may be spending their holidays in a hospital bed or in a shelter. The holidays are about sharing, caring and spreading joy. If you are struggling on gift ideas for that special someone in your life who has...
