Tag Archives: winter

New to Canada? How to embrace winter!

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Halton Guest Blogger

When my parents told me we were moving to Canada, I remember being so excited to see snow for the first time. I couldn’t wait to make a snowman like the ones I had seen in the movies. You can … Continue reading →

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Get outside, enjoy winter and walk every day!

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Halton Guest Blogger

Ok, so Winter Walk Day is Wednesday Feb 3rd, it’s an event aimed at parents and children to leave the car at home and trek to school! If you remember reading my past blogs, I’m the mom who lets her daughter and … Continue reading →

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Getting through the Winter Blahs…

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is officially over. I’m left with bills, a few extra pounds, cold weather and short days. Not very motivating. The hum drum of January can seem so dreary. It’s dark when I … Continue reading →

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Why car seats, snowsuits, bulky jackets and bunting bags DON’T MIX!

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Andrea Scott RN

You know that scene from the movie “A Christmas Story,” the one where Randy’s mom bundles him up in his snowsuit, and he says “I can’t put my arms down!” Here is the scene, posted on YouTube by apuleuis: To … Continue reading →

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Give Mom a Break. Go Outside and Enjoy Winter!

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

I’m not trying to get bonus points, but my wife does a lot at our house! As a result, she often needs breaks and a little “me-time” to settle into her favourite glass of wine and to tackle her latest … Continue reading →