The 12 Best Books I Read in 2021

By Piyushi Dhir

I love reading and since you are here, I am guessing you enjoy the activity too. The biggest challenge with reading is finding good books to read. If I have a really good book in hand, I can always make the time for it. I also find it keeps me off the screen and mindless […]

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Visiting Willowtree Farm, Port Perry, Ontario

By Piyushi Dhir

Willowtree Farm

Social media can be a great way to discover places around you. Just the way I first saw Beaverton’s glorious Sunflower Farm on a friend’s Instagram feed, I got to know about the existence of Willowtree from a colleague’s Facebook post. I decided to go and have a look for myself and I fell in […]

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Five Stroller Friendly Trails in Clarington

By Piyushi Dhir

As mom to a young boy, I am always on the lookout for stroller-friendly trails around me. They ensure that I get good long walks, while my child can get into the stroller whenever he is tired. Not only does this work perfectly for moms of infants and early-walkers, but these trails are also great […]

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Visiting Hy Hope Farm, Ashburn

By Piyushi Dhir

While one can find all varieties of fruits, vegetables and bakery items at conventional grocery stores, there is nothing like buying farm-fresh produce from local farmers. In the summer months, a Farmer’s Market is an ideal place to visit if you like to fill your basket with organic and local produce. I love the vibe, […]

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What Living Through Canadian Winter is Like

By Piyushi Dhir

Bright Winter Afternoons in Canada

When we first came to Canada from the warm climes of West Africa, we had quite a weather shock. My husband landed here in late January, at the peak of a cruel winter. My son and I landed 6 weeks later, while Canada was still experiencing sub-zero temperatures. None of us had warm jackets, boots, […]

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The 10 Best Books I Read in 2020

By Piyushi Dhir

While I am a writer, I am also an avid reader. As a child, I maintained a diary where I recorded every book I read. Of course, this was before the time of spreadsheets and Goodreads. Once I discovered Goodreads, I was a convert. It was the best place for me to maintain a list […]

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Why 2020 Was Not a Write-off for Me

By Piyushi Dhir

Spending Time in Nature

When I look back at the year that just went by, it is easy to think of it as a year of viruses, restrictions, lockdowns, fear and loneliness. After all, we just lived through the single biggest pandemic that has ever affected the world. But I refuse to call 2020 a “write-off” as so many […]

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