One of the best parts of summer is spending time with your family, friends and children. Spending  that time in the back yard on warm days and long summer nights is what lots of people enjoy doing. But what happens when you run out of ways to entertain your family? You hear the dreaded words, "I'm board!" and you struggle to come up with a game everyone can play . Look no further! Here is a l ...

If you are considering selling your home in the near future and are looking at ways to boost the value, upgrading your kitchen is a great place to start! According to Real Estate experts a kitchen renovation has the potential to boost the value of the home by 12%. Ideally this is done when you focus on upgrades that have the lowest cost but largest impact. Here are a few tips to focus on when gett ...

With Summer offically here and in full swing, Its BBQ season! Longer days, warmer nights, eating outside, having friends and family over are all part of the fun. So weather you are a BBQ rookie or vetran we have some tips, tricks and tasty treats to help you make the most out of your BBQ experence and become the King (or Queen) of the grill.       Tips: Don’t use ga ...

Summer is finally here, and with it comes blazing sun, rising temperatures, and heavy rain storms. Taking the time to make sure your home is properly maintained is very important, so you and your house are ready for the extreme weather we face in Canadian summers. If you are not quite sure where to start, check out our awesome list of things to do to get your home ready, and give it the summer lov ...

Most people know that being a Mom is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the world. Thats why with a special day dedicated just to Moms around the corner, its a good time to see what our wonderful town has to offer. Milton is such a great town full of families and fun activites, so spoil your Mom with these 5 fun things to do this Mother's Day! 1) Ride the rails at Halton County R ...

With summer offically around the corner, fair and festival season is soon to be upon us. This summer Milton is hosting quite a few exciting events. Make sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss out on the fun! First of all The Farmer's Market is back and in full swing! Every Saturday morning from 7am-12pm starting at Main Street East and Martin Street until October 9th. Come on out for Fresh ...

Even though it doesn't quite feel like spring yet, the change of seasons is always a good time to get organized at home. And, since we are still waiting for spring weather, why not take the cooler weeks to spring clean. That way, once it warms up, your home will be clean, fresh, and you can spend your time enjoying the nice weather and sunshine. With these simple tips, your home will be clean and ...

Happy Valentine's Day! If you are feeling bored with your home, and you are looking to fall in love again, here are a few simple and inexpensive tips on how to re-ignight the spark! 1. Organize and declutter Clutter around your home can be a huge cause of stress! It is easy to fall out of love when you feel like everything is out of place. Take some time to re-organize, and get rid of the bits ...

        Its December, the most magical time of the year! Full of holidays, parties, well-wishes and cheer. You might have baking to do, or presents to wrap, and taking your kids to sit on Santa's lap. If you are looking for ideas of how to get it all done, but don't want to compromise family time and fun....         Look no further than our very own ...

Happy November! The days are officially colder and the nights are getting darker. With the holidays just around the corner, you may be thinking of ways to make your home stand out this winter season, or maybe you are just looking to bring a pop of colour to your regular outdoor decor. Here are some great tips to add some warmth, coziness and colour to your home this winter. 1. Add a red door or ...

Happy October!! Now that the Septemeber heat wave seems to have ended, we can all start to enjoy all the wonderful things associated with fall, such as; Sweater weather, Pumpkin Spice lattes and the leaves changing colour. Another wonderful thing about October is being able to celebrate Thanksgiving with our friends and family. While we are busy giving thanks for turkey, stuffing, and apple pie, w ...

 Decorate Your Home for Fall Bring the warm colors of fall into your home with these beautiful and simple decorating projects. There are so many ways to decorate your home in a tasteful and festive way for fall. Pumpkins, gourds, fall foliage, and pinecones are a handful of popular themes that can serve as inspiration. You can mix all of these elements together across your mantle or you can ...

Commercial Plaza At Derry And Santa Maria Blvd   The Town of Milton has received an application for a proposed zoning change to permit a commercial plaza at the south west corner of Derry Road and Santa Maria Boulevard.  The developer proposal includes two restaurants with a drive-through and three restaurants with a patio and retail centre.   Residents are invited to obtai ...

        Springridge Farm’s Food Truck Festival Springridge Farms is excited to announce our 3rd annual Father's Day Food Truck Festival! Join us on June 18 & 19 from 11am-3pm. Surefire fun for dads, families and foodies! This highly anticipated event has trucks that will appeal to everyone’s tastes including: Kool Jim's Ice ...

  Join TERRA @ Home and local farmers at the TERRA @ Home Market! Shop for local farm fresh items, delicious baked goods and artisan crafts at an additional location in Milton, 12800 Britannia Rd.The winter market will be open on Sundays until Sunday March 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Milton winter market will feature vendors whom sell baked goods, produce and meats from neighbouri ...

  COFFEE At The Hen and The Roost, we pride ourselves on making great cups of coffee. Come inand try our vast varieties of fair trade organic blends or one of our single-origin feature options. Or come in and try one of our many herbal and non-herbal loose leaf teas, or refresh yourself with an Chai Latte or an Americano. We have drinks for everyone, and for every s ...

          Join us Downtown Milton for some wonderful family fun and holiday cheer!Come down for dinner, or grab a coffee, and meander beautiful Downtown Milton. Many shops will be having open houses, special holiday features, and their hosting their own events! Every Friday evening before Christmas from 6PM to 9PM come enjoy carollers, horse drawn carriage ri ...

  How to prepare your home for winter     Get your home ready for winter living with these 7 must-do steps. Winter's coming, and with it, plunging temperatures and shorter days that make you want to curl up and relax, warm and cosy by the fire. As the coldness looms and you prepare to pump the heat, it's important to protect your home from potential damage and address hea ...

Happy Halloween     Some people put a lot of effort into decorating their homes, yards and drives. They may even construct life-size replica graveyards or dungeons and invite people from the neighborhood to view their creations or hold a themed party. Other people may organize fancy dress parties for adults or children. Popular activities at parties include watching horror films and ...