Hi Ho Hi Ho HAPPY GLAMPING We will go Wood nymphs and wilderness sirens are awake and they beckon us gently to come forth and play. Now is the time to turn our thoughts toward planning our summer vacation while embracing one of Canada's favorite past times - camping in the out of doors. Camping and wilderness are two essential ingredients in the recipe of our national heritage. The majority of us have donned a pioneering adventure hat and ventured forth to explore our seeming

Mango & Mint Prosecco is the perfect combination of bubbles, sweet fresh mango and mint! Sip on this cocktail all summer long! Servings 4 -6 INGREDIENTS: The flesh of 2 mangos 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 handful fresh mint about 20 leaves 4 shots vodka Prosecco ice cubes PREPARATION: In a pan, bring the water, sugar and mint leaves to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove syrup from heat, sieve and leave to chill. Puree the mango flesh and pour into a jug. Add

Are we spoiling our children with travel? Are you frustrated by their lack of enthusiasm when you announce your next family vacation? Wouldn’t you have been absolutely over the moon if your parents had treated you to such an adventure? WHAT'S CHANGED? The Mexico I took my kids to is a far cry from the Mexico of today. As a family, we would stay in hotels, but meals were taken outside the resort and shopping for snacks at local markets was a daily event. The kids played s

The BC Wine Information Centre in Penticton, proudly presents a stylish Bridal & Gift Registry. Come into the store and register with the Gift/Bridal Registry during the month of June and be entered into a draw for a chance to win the $250 gift basket! Some of the team’s favorite Bridal & Gift options: Wine Club Membership: After all, who wouldn’t want to receive a selection of BC’s finest wines several times a year. The Cellar Starter Package: Contains 12 bottles of both wh

Summer, a great time for dreaming! Julie Masi shares her story with us and how she continues to live the dream right here in the Okanagan. But we all love to dream, so we couldn’t stop there! This issue is full of passionate dreamers who made it happen for themselves, and articles and ideas from those who can help take you on journeys to follow your own dreams…. whether it be personal goals, your wedding, your career, or that fabulous dream vacation. We have you set for the s

“If you dream a thing more than once, it’s sure to come true.” - Disney Growing up in Southern Manitoba, early memories are of gatherings with Mom singing and playing drums and keys; her Dad, brother and four sisters were all talented too. She was just 12 when the siblings started to entertain locally. Julie was always creating tunes and rhythms and she had a big dream. In her teens, after her brother died, she and a sister joined a high school band “ManMaid”. They had l