Transitions-The Oakville, Burlington and Mississauga Region Real Estate Blog

F  For O  Optimum C  Concentration U  Use S  Self-discipline How often we get mired down in a litany of small issues that eke their invasive tendrils through the tidy garden of our thoughts. The result is a tangled mess where even the most beautiful aspects of our lives begin to resemble gnarled ...

  I have a lovely Grand-cat named Nanuk and beautiful Grand-dog named Pika. They are David's (my oldest son) and Angie's family and are the best of friends. They live in Kelowna, BC so I don't get to see them much.  When we were there this past September, Nanuk and Pika were always getting into s...

Canadian students 19 and Under are invited to celebrate biodiversity in Oakville and across the globe by entering a contest!Canadian artist Robert Bateman started a program called 'Get to Know' to help promote environmental awareness amongst young people. The theme for this year's 'Get to Know' p...

  Malcolm posted the most touching and brilliant video I've seen in a long time.... it caused me to think of the people I know, and how some of them fall into the first category. Thankfully I know more who fall into the second...including my wonderful sons. Thanks for posting this Malcolm!     Th...

I was sitting here thinking tonight about bloggers I know. Dedicated bloggers are a world apart. They don't throw a few words and a picture up on a blank screen and call it a post, no; dedicated bloggers are those who blog from the heart and have writing in their blood. It just doesn't seem to be...

Spring has arrived in full force here in Oakville, Ontario. Fruit trees are in bloom across the city with white and the most beautiful shades of crimson and pink blossoms I've ever seen. The fact that I think the same thoughts every spring, has no bearing on it. Every spring seems like the most b...

Water consumption, one of the most important things you can do to help alleviate stress.Our bodies are made up of 60-80% water depending on our age, sex and state of health.It is extremely important to consume an adequate amount of fresh pure water on a daily basis. Lack of an adequate amount of...

Halton Region Annual Rain Barrel Sale Starts Today!Rain barrels will be for sale starting today and for the next three Saturdays in Oakville and the Halton Region. If bought through retail, rain barrels may well cost over $200 however Halton Region offers them to residents for the low price of $3...

Oakville and Halton Region Free Compost Days Are Here Again!Sitting under our sink is a small beige plastic pail with a lid. This is not just any plastic container. It's a container for treasure that is destined to become black gold. Green waste is comprised of the following: fruit and vegetable...

Oakville Taste 2010 - A Culinary Delight Enjoy a fine dining experience?   Appleby College in Oakville is the place to be on Sunday, May 30th when some of the region's finest caterers, restaurateurs and bakers will be serving up a culinary extravaganza at Oakville Taste 2010 in support of Oakvill...