by Valerie VanDixhoorn Who needs a busy Times Square in New York City when you can ring in the New Year right here in Brantford? Bundle up and head over to Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie St.) to celebrate the last few hours of 2019 and welcome 2020 with a bang! While counting down the hours along with your friends and family, enjoy listening to live music, take pictures in the photo booth, play with noise makers and other party accessories, watch fireworks, do a little ice skating (weather permi...

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me...a gift basket from Serenity Country Candles! Treat yourself to this basket from Serenity Candles filled with coffee mugs, hot chocolate/coffee, candles and other items. You’ll love this basket so much you’ll want to go buy the rest of the store! Located at the heart of Brantford, Serenity Candles is a cozy little store filled with all sorts of candles, coffee, interior decor, gifts, soap and more! They also have a restaurant w...

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me...a 1 night stay at Best Western Brantford Hotel & Confernece Centre and a $50 gift card to GameTime Eatery & Entertainment! Have an appetite for fun? Enter to win a $50 gift card to GameTime where you can enjoy some games while eating food with family and friends. Embrace your inner Lumberjack and do some axe throwing, or experience the new virtual reality arcade, play redemption games, and more! Work up your appetite for appetize...

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me...a beautiful gift basket from Oakhill Marketplace!  Win a beautiful gift basket from Oakhill Marketplace filled to the brim with goodies and treats for the holiday season. Also get a sneak peak at what Oakhill has to offer from their local artisans, such as essential oils, charcuterie boards, interior decorations and more. Oakhill gives business start-ups the opportunity to showcase their creative products, for a reasonable price which...

by Valerie VanDixhoorn Looking for that perfect last minute hostess gift? Instead of wine or flowers, opt for some scented soaps or bath bombs so your host with the most can have some much needed relaxation after you leave. If you haven’t already, try the locally-made and sold Wylde Rose Handmade Soaps. This beautifully-scented shop has all natural products like bath bombs, nail polish, soap, and so much more.  Each product is handmade and uses natural products, so know that when yo...

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me…one hour of lower back and neck relaxation from Bounce Back Physio & Rehab, a gift card for a pedicure from Midnight Body, and a DIY craft kit from Finders Keepers. It’s time for some R&R! Unplug and unwind for a day with this ultimate relaxation package that includes an hour of relaxation therapy, pedicure and a DIY craft kid that you can do on your own or with a friend.  Finders Keepers is a Fusion Mineral Paint ...

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me...a 1 night stay stay at Holiday Inn and a $50 Gift Card to Sociable! Enjoy a one night stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Brantford! Take time away from your busy life and enjoy a relaxing night away at this beautiful hotel. You can enjoy a dip in the pool, put your feet up, and forget about chores and work for the evening. Take a friend or significant other out to Sociable Kitchen & Tavern with the $50 gift card included ...