I’ve been canning for a very long time, but it wasn’t until a few years ago when I went down a canning rabbit hole after stumbling across a story where someone had died from eating home canned potatoes. And the crazy thing is, it wasn’t a one-off situation. Sure, it’s not like death-by-canning is a […]
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If you’re a gardener or into homesteading, you know that compost is basically black gold. Your entire garden will perform better because of it. But, if you’re like me and you live anywhere near wildlife (and even if you don’t think you are), whether that’s bears, rats, raccoons, etc, etc., then composting can turn into
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If you’ve spent any time in gardening groups or watched a few backyard composting videos, you’ve probably run into a dozen different “never compost this” rules. And half the time, nobody bothers explaining why these rules exist. And from what I’ve found, some of these “rules” aren’t really rules you need to care much about.
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Over the past few years, we started doing homesteading things (chickens, canning, etc) and let’s just say.. everybody makes it sound so easy. “All ya need to do is get yourself a a cute little coop, toss some chicks in a box, collect eggs every morning like some kind of pioneer woman, and live happily
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11 Ontario Romantic Getaways For Couples in 2025 Are you looking for the most romantic Ontario getaway destinations to take your sweetheart? We’ve been traveling Ontario as a couple for the last 7 years and are here to share our list of the best places to take a romantic weekend away. With so many quaint
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21 Best Things To Do In London, Ontario From A Local (2025) Are you looking for the best things to do in London, Ontario? We’re local Londoners and we know exactly where to go for a good time. As locals for the past 15 years, we’ve spent countless weekends, evenings and holidays searching out what
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27 Fun Things To Do In Toronto At Night In 2024 Looking for what to do in Toronto at night that’s unique to this top Canadian city? We’ve spent many nights as tourists in Toronto. We’ve lived up incredible evenings watching the Raptors, Blue Jays and Marleys play in their home city, have walked the downtown
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10 Best Fallsview Hotels in Niagara Falls, Canada (2023) Are you looking to find the best Fallsview hotels in Niagara Falls, Canada for perfect views and convenient access to the Falls? If so, we’ve got you covered. Niagara’s Fallsview hotels are known for one thing above all others: their breathtaking views of the Falls. While
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Long Point Eco Adventures: What’s to Love About this Ontario Glamping Resort Thinking of glamping at Long Point Eco-Adventures? Check out our review of what to expect and whether it’s worth the stay. *This post was sponsored by Long Point Eco Adventures. If you’re an Ontario traveler who loves a unique stay in a rustic,
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Ipperwash Beach: What to Do, Where to Stay & More! Are you wondering whether Ipperwash Beach is worth visiting? Read on to find out why this might be your new favourite beach. Ipperwash Beach on Lake Huron is a hidden gem for anyone who loves sandy beaches without the crowds. Ideal for families with kids,
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