10Mar
Tips to Enhance Your Home Entryway
Design & Decor

The entrance to your home is one of the most important areas of the house, because it is the first room visitors and guests see. Here are some tips and ideas on how to make your entryway the room that everyone will envy:

1.DIY Decor Ideas

Are you one of those creative souls, with a flare for do-it-yourself talent? Revamp your entryway with some of these handy DIY decor ideas to add that extra creative accent to the first room your guests see in your house:

Personalized Frame Gallery:

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02Mar
March Break Activities for the Whole Family in Bowmanville and Area
Communities

March Break: It’s the time of year when the weather is getting warmer, and you and your family are itching to get out and do something together. Lucky for you, there are many activities in Bowmanville and the surrounding area that are fun for people of all ages!

1. Get Outdoors

Getting outdoors at this time of year is an activity the entire family can enjoy. The Long Sault Conservation Area offers over 18KM of trails that feature mountain biking, cross country ski trails, picnic areas, and hiking trails. The park is part of the Central Ontario Conservation Authority, is open year round, and is only a 19 minute drive from Bowmanville. For more information, you can visit their website at  http://cloca.ca/con_areas/CAlongsault.php

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24Feb
First time Home buyers! Read this before you start your home buying process
Savvy Buyer

Buying your first home is a major life achievement. Financial planning, along with deciding your needs and desires for a house are essential to ensuring the process of purchasing your first home goes smoothly. If your are considering purchasing your first house, read this before you start the home buying process.

What Type of Home and Neighborhood Best Fits Your Lifestyle

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17Feb
The New Home Construction Process Explained by Pat Galati of Falconcrest Homes
Communities

Building a new home is thrilling. It can also be stressful. The more you understand the construction process, the more enjoyable the experience will be. Read on for Pat Galati’s, construction manager with Falconcrest Homes, explanation of the stages of new home construction.

The Stages of New Home Construction

New Home Construction Process

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10Feb
Unconventional Valentines day Activities in Bowmanville and Vaughan!
In the neighbourhood

Every year on February 14 we are faced with another Valentine’s Day. For singles and couples alike, the pressure is on to celebrate this day of passion. The task of showing your love doesn’t have to be cookie cutter. There is more to romance than fancy dinners, roses and chocolates. An adventurous, fun day, possibly outside your comfort zone, can create a special memory. Break away from routine Valentine’s Days with these four unconventional Valentine’s Day activities in Bowmanville and Vaughan.

  1. Volunteer on Valentine’s Day at the Clarington Animal Shelter

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06Feb
Falconcrest Homes’ Customer Service Manager, Cheryl Render
Community & Lifestyle

Falconcrest Homes “My most important task as Falconcrest Homes customer service manager is to make sure our homeowners receive the attention they deserve and they are happy in their new home,” stated Cheryl.

Cheryl Render’s love for new home construction along with her natural people skills made customer service manager a perfect career choice for her.

Cheryl explained, “What I love most about being a customer service manager for new home construction is that I am always learning. Each new subdivision brings its unique experiences, which keeps my job new and fresh. I also enjoy the challenge of working with people and doing everything I can to make their new home building experience a positive one.”

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02Feb
How to Use Lighting to Create a Designer Look in Your Home
Design & Decor

Lighting is a subtle but essential decor accessory in the home. The right style, shape, colour, and size of a light fixture, along with varying degrees of light and shadow, can give a home a designer look. With a few simple and inexpensive lighting tricks, every space, from the formal living room to the bedroom, can be transformed from a dull to a designer look. Read on for tips on how to use lighting to create a designer look in your home.

Natural Lighting is The Perfect Accessory to Any Room

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17Jan
Where to find the best coffee in Vaughan and Bowmanville
Communities

Canadians love their coffee. In fact, in 2015 Canada ranked number 1 out of 80 countries for the amount of coffee drank at cafés and coffee shops (CBC). The good news for coffee drinkers is the International Agency for Research on Cancer recently reported that up to four cups a coffee may lower the risk of colon cancer. Luckily, for those living in Vaughan and Bowmanville, there are many great, locally owned cafés to grab a cup of java: morning, afternoon and evening. Read on for where to find the best coffee in Kleinburg, Newmarket, Woodbridge, and Bowmanville.

Charming Coffee Cafés in Kleinburg

Dolcini by Joseph

Dolcini by Joseph in Kleinburg is a quaint little café in the heart of Kleinburg where shoppers can enjoy coffee and handcrafted artisan desserts. Dolcini, located at 10462 Islington Avenue in Kleinburg, is the perfect spot for a good cup of java and tempting pastry.

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10Jan
Our favourite activities in Bowmanville
Communities

Bowmanville offers families, singles and empty nesters many entertaining, year-round activities. Whether you like art, music, dining, shopping, sports, or outdoor recreation, Bowmanville has it all. Conveniently located 75 km east of Toronto and 15 km east of Oshawa, Bowmanville’s fun and entertaining activities are enjoyed by both locals and visitors. Read on for a few of our favourite activities in Bowmanville.

Favourite Family Activity in Bowmanville

Cedar Park Resort Water Park and Campground

Since 1955, families have flocked to Cedar Park Resort for fresh air and water fun. There are many activities to enjoy at the park:

  • The pool and water park has water slides, splash pad and aqua playgrounds
  • Miniature golf
  • Tennis courts
  • Playgrounds
  • Thirty acres to hike and bike
  • Picnic grounds with covered shelters
  • Tent-trailer, trailer, or R.V. camping
  • Tent-trailer, trailer, or R.V. camping

Cedar Park Resort is open from June to September, offering endless fun for families, schools, or any large or small group. Daily admission is between $10 and $12 depending on age and time of year. For a day or weekend of fun, consider a family trip to Cedar Park Resort.  Cedar Park Resort, 6296 Cedar Park Road, Bowmanville.

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03Jan
Give your home a Detox: 5 easy ways to declutter your home.
Design & Decor

Decluttering and organizing the home is often at the top of New Year’s resolutions. But the goal can be overwhelming and is often not achieved. Don’t give up on this challenging task. The rewards are well worth it. Your home will be less stressful, less dusty, easier to clean, and better for your family’s health. Decluttering and organizing your home doesn’t mean your home needs to be picture perfect. The goal should be to improve the space, so it is more comfortable for you and your family. Give your home a detox with these five easy ways to declutter your home.

1.Make a Detailed List of Areas in Your Home to Declutter

easy ways to declutter your home

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