Who's ready to really celebrate the season?? Let's get the celebrations started with the best Christmas Lights to see before and during the holiday season. Below we've put a list together of some of the best light displays to see in Ottawa this season and what to see and do for the New Year. Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Park Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Park is considered...Read More

If you're reading this then we understand it's a difficult time for everyone involved. It's not easy going through a divorce let alone the added stress of having to sell your family home.  Below is some information you may find helpful as you move forward with the tough decision of selling your home.  In Ontario, the marital home is owned by both spouses regar...Read More

Millers Farm & Market Just outside of Barrhaven you can take a tractor wagon ride, play in the corn mazes, and pick-your-own pumpkins and other produce at Millers Farm & Market located n the village of Manotick. Your kids might see Petunia the bunny and Vinny the dog there too! They have a produce and garden centre to shop for farm-grown and local products, plants and d&eac...Read More

A shift in the real estate market to lower house prices is predicted in the new year which will possibly make it a buyer's market. Now would be the time to sell your home before that shift happens. If you’re thinking of selling your house, you probably have a lot of questions that need to be answered. Knowing what to ask will help you get your ...Read More

Higher home prices mean Canadians are looking for ways to make buying a home more budget friendly for them. You may likely have heard of high ratio and low ratio mortgages. As you also may have found out,  applying for a mortgage comes with options and the mortgage ratio can determine how much you are going to pay.  What is a mortgage high ratio? When applying for a loan from a len...Read More

I'm not sure why most of us do this, but we do. We're shopping in a store for an outfit and see one we really love, but when the salesperson walks over to us we walk away to avoid them.  Or if they catch us before we can escape and the sales rep asks, “Can I help you find your size?” we say, “Oh, no thanks, I’m just looking”. Why on earth do we ...Read More

Maple Syrup Fun Maple taffy on snow, horse drawn sleigh rides, yummy pancake breakfasts or brunch – what’s not to love about maple season? Several sugar bushes and other sites located throughout the Ottawa region offer tasty options during the maple season from late February to early April. Downhill ski/snowboard camps The Ottawa-Gatineau region has several downhill s...Read More

There are many reasons we can get stuck in our vehicles. Especially during a storm or super cold days. Be prepared when you might find you are stuck in your car or truck for a while with an Emergency Winter Kit. There is nothing worse than being stuck in your vehicle in the middle of winter. If you've ever been stuck, you know how scary it can be if you're not prepared. Even if you are abl...Read More

Ottawa has a huge variety of Christmas Light Shows and Displays. Take look. Nov. 19th-Jan 8th: Take a drive through Wesley Clover Park for a magical family night Magic of Lights™ is a unique and dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience to celebrate the season. Pile everyone into the car and experience Magic of Lights from the comfort of your own car as you wind through the spar...Read More

The Christmas season is a magical time of year. This is when we decorate our homes, sit by a cozy fire and sip hot chocolate (or hot toddies), bake our families favourite holiday treats and create a winter wonderland for all to see. Before you start preparing your home for this special time of year, take a look at some safety tips to keep in the back of your mind, so everyone in your home is happy...Read More