It's that time of summer where we've hit the halfway point and I start panicking that I haven't done all the things! Let's all take a deep breath. There is still plenty of summer fun to be had!

We took a road trip to London last week. My first solo parenting road trip with the kids. Overall it was a success... other than my 18-month-old chucking my car keys into a toilet at an On Route in Woodstock.🤦‍♀️

🚤 Long weekend alert! This is traditionally a weekend we spend up north at my parents' place — the kids decorate our boat for the annual boat parade and compete in swimming races at the regatta.

For those staying in the city, there is tons going on. Keep scrolling to plan your long weekend!

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🏊 Oshawa's Rotary Park Now Open
Rotary Park and Pool have officially reopened! Enjoy the new outdoor pool, toddler pool, playground and splash pad. Oshawa residents can swim for free with a free Rotary Pool Season Pass.

🌻 Bragg Farms Sunflower Field is Open
Sunflower season has arrived! Visit Bragg Farms in Bowmanville to see the beauty in person. Runs until mid-August — visit soon!

🚒 Whitby Firefighters Door-to-Door Safety Campaign
If you're a Whitby resident, don't be surprised if a firefighter knocks on your door this summer — the Town of Whitby is launching a proactive fire safety campaign across neighbourhoods.

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Thursday, July 30 · ☀️ 26°C

Friday, July 31 · ⛅ 27°C

Saturday, August 1 · 🌧️ 28°C

Sunday, August 2 · 🌧️ 25°C

Monday, August 3 · ⛈️ 26°C

Tuesday, August 4 · ⛈️ 27°C

Wednesday, August 5 · ⛅ 27°C

Thanks for reading! See you back here, next Wednesday✌️