Black Pearl Life Style

Spring is (almost) here, and it's time for Spring Clean- Up! This is a great blog with tips such a cleaning of gutters and clean exterior windows. This may seems like a formidable task, but break down the tasks into smaller, less intimidating jobs which are easier to achieve.  Here's the blog! https://www.diynetwork.com/made-and-remade/fix-it/12-maintenance-tips-to-get-your-home-ready-for-spring  

We discovered a lovely new park, Red Oak Park in Wasaga Beach. It's quiet and safe  (a long walkway from the road). the play structure is new and exciting for the kids and the swings are old school (they go very high!). It's a great find and lovely spot for the local community.  Here's the link! https://www.wasagabeach.com/Document%20Library/Parks%20and%20Amenities.pdf

We have so much art made by the kids. One way to re-purpose some of their lovely work, is to create collage cards. Perfect as greetings or thank you cards for friends and relatives. We have some pre-made blank cards made from good quality card stock, cut up some artworks into different shapes, then arranged them on the card using glue. So simple and so effective! 

 We have snow. And it's April. After a fierce storm, including freezing wind, high winds and snow, this morning brings turquoise skies, iridescent trees. It was truly uplifting sensation. Two more weeks of freezing temperatures and snowfall, Spring is on its way!    

If you're looking for a smart, hilarious, lighthearted Netflix show (to binge), I'd highly recommended, Life in Pieces. An exemplary cast, great writing and so hilarious in parts, I found myself crying with laughter... rare and beautiful moments of TV magic. Spanning various stages of the life cycle, there is something for everyone to relate to. The top notch cast have moved smoothly into comedy, some of them from highly acclaimed dramas including Dianne Wiest (who has two Oscars to her name). Well worth the watch Here's the link! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4384086/

Chalk Paint has been on trend for a few years and the 'painted mason jars' started a while back as a result. It's a fabulous way to showcase these vintage gems, highlighting the stunning glass engraving and finished off with rustic twine. Love them!  Here's a ton of ideas from Pinterest! https://www.pinterest.ca/countrychiccott/mason-jar-crafts/?lp=true

We stumbled across this great Easter activity and it satisfied Ella's curiosity for a Bouncy Castle experience. Starting with a horse drawn carriage ride, then in to the Rec Plex for an intense 15 minutes of activities including balloon modelling and soft play adventure playgrounds. Very cool and the kids loved it! Here's a link! https://thepeakfm.com/event/383/wasaga-beach-easter-eggstravaganza/