Monthly Archives: July 2010

CANAL DAYS

This long weekend is sure to be one that will not have a dull moment, especially if you are playing on heading on down to Port Colborne like I am! July 30th thru August 2nd Port Colborne will host The Canal Days … Continue reading

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ICE CREAM AT THE COLD STONE CREAMERY

One of my favourite places to get ice cream is the Cold Stone Creamery. I always go to the one on Glendale Ave in St. Catharines (across from the Pen Centre shopping mall).  Not only is it really yummy ice … Continue reading

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WIN A FREE NIGHT STAY IN NIAGARA FALLS

To all my deal-seekers out there, I just came across this great contest at the Niagara Falls Courtyard by Marriott! All you have to do is fill out their online form and then send them your favourite family vacation photo and you are … Continue reading

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NIAGARA DEALS – AN AFTERNOON WITH MOTHER NATURE UNDER $20

It is possible to spend the day without spending a lot of money. There are numerous things to do in Niagara compliments of Mother Nature. Take a drive to Niagara-on-the-Lake for the day where you will experience acres of Mother … Continue reading

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BAKERY ON THE BENCH

And so the search for the latest find was found this weekend during my drive to Niagara on the Lake. If you love fresh homebaked goodness as much as me, then you’ll love Bakery on the Bench. To my surprise … Continue reading

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NIAGARA NOW TV

Currently you have to tune in to Buffalo, Hamilton or Toronto televisions stations to get the news. Soon you won’t have to  – Niagara Now TV is a new Niagara station planned to air Nov 10, 2010. The station will … Continue reading

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NIAGARA FALLS ELVIS FESTIVAL

Thank you, thank you very much will probably be heard quite often in Niagara Falls August 19 thru 22nd, 2010 as the Niagara Falls Elvis Festival comes to town! This is sure to be a weekend full of non-stop fun … Continue reading

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HILLEBRAND WINERIES … ANTIOXIDANTS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH, BEING A WINE CLUB MEMBER IS GREAT FOR YOUR SOUL!

Around the time I discovered cheese, I also discovered Hillebrand’s Wine Club. After all wine and cheese are the perfect combination. And what sounds better than getting two bottles of Niagara wine delivered right to your door every month? This … Continue reading

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THE CHEESE TRUCKLE – CHEESE, GLORIOUS CHEESE!

My addiction began back in the summer of 2008 when I first noticed the Cheese Truckle on one of my drives home…seems like there are a lot of new discoveries while I am driving. I knew I was in trouble the moment I walked in. I was … Continue reading

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FAMILY ADVENTURE IN ONTARIO – NIAGARA THIS WEEK

I was reading Niagara This Week, a FREE newspaper filled with great articles and ‘things to do’ in Niagara.  The Wednesday July 14, 2010 issue had a variety of fun family ideas but one in particular caught my eye. If … Continue reading

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