Five activities to help fight the ‘Winter Blues’
- Published on Friday, 16 December 2011 19:30
- Written by PAULINE ZULUETA
Being active and social still important during winter season, says expert
Winter is here and that means we can finally go speeding down the hill on our toboggan, have silly snowball fights, hit the majestic slopes and gulp down a heavenly cup of hot chocolate.
But the winter season also means multiple layers of sweaters, a puffy winter jacket, clunky boots, thick gloves, scarves and toques. It means sleet, slush and snow on the roads then fighting for a parking spot at the mall during the Christmas rush. This often makes people want to stay in, sleep all day and avoid extra activities; something often called the "Winter Blues".
Have yourself a “green” Christmas
- Published on Thursday, 15 December 2011 20:55
- Written by LAUREN GILBART
Five tricks to making this holiday season more eco-friendly
The snow is falling, the shopping centres have been renewed with a fresh surge of energy, and holiday music surrounds us at every turn. Yes, Christmas is once again around the corner.
Of course, with all the craziness this month brings, it's easy to forget to be green during the holiday season. But with these five tips, you'll realize having an eco-friendly Christmas isn't so hard after all.
The classic Christmas tree gets a kid-friendly treatment
- Published on Thursday, 15 December 2011 20:38
- Written by DEVON JOLIE
How families adjust their decorations for little ones during the holiday-season
On a quiet evening with her husband, they opened boxes filled with boxes of glittery ornaments, fluffed out the tree branches, and sipped eggnog.
That's how Jocelyn Lalonde describes the times she would spend with her husband, decorating the Christmas tree — the time before she had kids that is.
1 comments6 tips to prevent a house fire this Christmas
- Published on Friday, 02 December 2011 17:10
- Written by COURTNEY URBANI
Some advice to keep you and your family safe this holiday season
As Christmas commercials begin invading our television programming, people are beginning to plan for the holidays. Christmas trees are going up, lights are being strung and gingerbread cookies baked.
With these activities come new fire hazards for your home, and fire safety should be taken into consideration to keep you and your family safe for the holiday season. Here are some tips from the experts.