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Feathered Friends: A Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Chickens

April 28, 2022

by Jesse Holth | photo by Amanda Cribdon Photography - With their low-maintenance attitude, ability to produce farm-fresh eggs, and lovable personalities, it's no surprise that farmers have dubbed chickens "the gateway animal" – you could soon find yourself branching out into ducks, cows, horses or other furry friends! With more people embracing the trend [...]

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Little Adventures – Flexing Those Parenting Muscles

April 28, 2022

by Cassidy Nunn | photo by Nunn Other Photography - I'd been told having kids is a workout – both mentally and physically – and while there's nothing that can fully prepare you for this unique workout ahead of time, what I'm learning is that each childhood phase strengthens a different set of my muscles.

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From the Kitchen – Savouring the Experience

April 28, 2022

by Joan Saunders | photos by Amanda Cribdon Photography - Yes, it's Mother's Day again, and I've cajoled my son into spending more time with me in the kitchen. He isn't that difficult to persuade when he knows he gets to enjoy the finished product. And when the final result includes puff pastry, cream cheese,

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Inside Out – You Are Not Alone: Youth Mental Health During COVID-19

April 28, 2022

by Whitney Welsh, Youth Action Coordinator, and the Youth Action Team at Shoreline Medical - Since the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown in early 2020, the Youth Action Team at the Saanich Peninsula Youth Health Clinic has continued to meet. We are a team of young volunteers in the Sidney region who meet weekly to

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In Fashion – Summer Fashion and Dressing “Sun Safe”

April 28, 2022

by Carol Davis, Kiddin Around - As the sun begins to shine and the days are warmer, we pack away our heavy winter layers in exchange for lighter summer attire. From sundresses and tanks to T-shirts and shorts, this usually means our kids (and ourselves) have more skin exposed to the sun's harmful UV rays.

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