Here's another favourite for Julie! An Air-Source Heatpump - is a furnace and air conditioner in one. We replaced our forced air oil furnace at the cottage last year with a Mitsubishi Zuba Central electric heat pump. (with back up […]

From Julie: "KAWS exhibit at AGO - took my god daughter Erica Bertram, as it is such a cool mix of pop culture, street art, branding etc. for a very contemporary fun feel. We LOVED the VR installations and gorgeous […]

Holly's favourite not just for this weekend: "Pizza parties! I had one for my birthday and it was a big success. Better than a potluck and better than cooking on your special day. I ordered from Pizzaiolo, they have the […]

Tasty recommendation from Julie: "EATALY! Finally got a chance to go there, with my god daughter Erica on our Toronto adventure, as have been so excited about what everyone is raving about. Not exactly a grocery store, definitely a lot […]

JKT's Fav this Friday from Julie: "Fall colours and turkeys :). I took these pictures mostly on a bike ride and I had to keep stopping in awe." The golden season is quite short, lasting for only a couple weeks. […]

Favourite from Holly - still time for ice cream! "There’s an incredible ice cream shop run by two sisters on Parliament Street called Good Gang Ice Cream. They have dairy-free and gluten-free ice cream as well as about 20 different […]

Favourite Friday! Attention all you East Enders! #jktfavourites = Getting a new haircut at my fave hair salon (conveniently at Danforth & Linnsmore). Yosh and Sophie are amazing - met Yosh almost 25 years ago in Yorkville when we were […]

I was working the other day in the Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood, and made it a point to visit Lambo’s Deli & Grocery at the corner of Bellwoods & Dundas. I have heard so much about it. They only do take […]

Jay’s Favourite Thing: "One of my favourite things is going to the Art Gallery of Ontario, with its wide range of exhibits and interesting curated shows. Recently, I attended the Cassatt McNicholl Art Exhibition that ended on Labour Day. I […]

Favourite item for the whole family! Amazing Blue Wagon that carries it/them all - groceries, toys, snack, kids, heavy backpacks, ice skates even paddle boards! On foot, in a car, in the streetcar...Here's some photos with Mary and a blue […]

Delish Friday dinner? Or Saturday lunch? Jay: "Enchilados Taqueria – while touring new home listings in the Keelesdale neighbourhood, I had to stop by one of my favourite taquerias for lunch. Located at Keele and Eglinton, this bright, cheery place […]

Jay's Favourite thing: Double Rainbow in Swansea! I was walking in Swansea on a rainy Simcoe Day to return home at twilight to find a magnificent Double Rainbow by my building. Had to take a photo of it. Awesome!

Holly's beautiful Favourite: "The Rising Sun Redbud. It’s such a beautiful tree, I don’t know why we don’t see more. I saw one for the first time in Elora. I searched practically all of Ontario in search of one and […]

Jay's Tasty Favourite: "After visiting my Mom in Hamilton, I didn’t hesitate to visit one of my fav spots across the Bay in Burlington for the lunch hour. Near the Royal Botanical Gardens in Aldershot, I stopped in at Easterbrook’s […]

Ooni mini gas fired pizza oven for gourmet stone baked homemade ‘za. So portable and compact you can surprise your hosts to serve up personal pizzas when it’s your meal - then take back home! It made wonderful memories at […]

Jay’s Favourite Thing Friday – Blood Brothers Brewing On a hot, hot day, feeling parched from the midday sun, I needed a break from work fun to take in another pleasure – heading over to Geary Avenue north of Dupont […]

Tasty Weekend recommendation from Jay: What better way to spend a cold, rainy work day in Roncesvalles than to head to Musoshin Ramen. Tuckered into a delish hot bowl of their specialty ramen – Ajitawa Musoshin Ramen. Hard to resist […]

Dotty's Restaurant Mary & I enjoyed with some fun foodie friends the retro menu and food at Dotty's. Perfect location for all of us as it is a nice neighbourhood joint in Junction Triangle. Cocktails were delish too! Then lo […]

A "GOOD NEWS ONLY" tip from Emily: Two Instagram accounts that bring a smile and sometimes tear to your eye on a daily basis! The Goodnews Movement (@goodnews_movement) and Upworthy  (@Upworthy) both post feel good news and stories happening across […]

Jay's Favourite: "One of my favourite things is a scrumptious Friday breakfast consisting of gratin dauphinois layered with fresh cooked eggs and fresh thyme garnish. Great way to start my day! Totally delish!"

Julie's Fav Things Friday: "Getting a pedi with Mares at Sway in Roncy. Not really our bailiwick but it was fun - especially the ultimate massage chairs! Not walking home without shoes on was not a highlight - haha."

An inspiration for a little trip from Jay: "Enjoying stay by the Bay in my hometown of Hamilton. Discovering a nature walk along the shore of Hamilton Harbour. Across the Bay was a fun visit to Burlington’s Royal Botanical Garden. […]

Tasty Favourite from Nelson: Sanremo Bakery - this place never disappoints! From their authentic foods, baked goods and bakery to their quick, friendly and efficient service, this place is a must visit if you’re in the Mimico area. My fave’s […]

Julie's Favourite Thing Friday Quordle! I know last year I mentioned that I was hooked on Wordle from NYT. Well, it was a bit of a game changer to learn about Quordle. You solve 4 x 5 letter word puzzles […]

Emily's Favourite - How to get a good night sleep: BOSE Sleepbuds! If you live with a snorer or are a light sleeper, these are incredible! Super comfortable to sleep in, comes with three different size tips. They are noise […]

Nelson's Favourite Thing Friday: Winter Scenery! Most of us wish for winter to pass quickly because of the cold, but the views are beautiful. If you’re surrounded by greenery and going for a walk or driving in or out of […]

This Friday recommendation from Julie for the all puzzle enthusiasts out there: My Bits and Pieces - Puzzle Tabletop Easel. This has a bit of MAGIC in it too! It is almost unbelievable that the pieces stay in place as […]

Jay's Friday Favourite and a tip for a stroll: "Walking in Toronto’s West End Junction Neighbourhood, I came upon Toronto’s oldest existing synagogue on Maria Street – Congregation Knesseth Israel. Nestled on a quiet street, it is more commonly known […]

Nelson's favourite: Supporting local businesses in my community is one of my favourite things. These are always little treasures throughout our neighbourhoods that we miss with the fast paced, busy lives we live. My feature spot for this month is […]

Surprisingly unsurprising favourite from Holly this Friday: It obviously has been a thing for a while, but I have discovered Facebook Marketplace! I found the absolutely perfect chair there. I even went into a bidding war! I was very familiar […]

Here’s a fun one from Emily! The Needoh ball. A delightfully satisfying stress ball, great for kids and relieving stress. Fun fact, don’t travel with one in carry on. Security will go wild trying to figure out what’s inside it!

Camping in winter! Nelson has a great idea how... One of my favourite things to do is camping. During these colder days, the thought of sitting by an open fire with a beer and roasting marshmallows is what I think […]