With a late Labour Day this year, the market field transforms into the Saanich Fair midway on September 5, so our first market of the fall season will be Saturday, September 12. The harvest season is a favourite for many market fans who enjoy the fresh fall air under clear skies and a warm equinox […]
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Is it just me or does this feel like the longest summer ever? The kids finished school on June 25 and as I write they still have three weeks of vacation left to go. It’s going to be a shock to everyone’s system when they have to get back to early-starts, packing lunches and homework.
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As a parent of two kids life is a constant mixture of excitement and trepidation! Today I had a very hard realization. My mommy super powers, the tools I have used to banish monsters under the bed, prevent toddlers from painting their whole room with diaper cream, or using their head as a torpedo, are
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– by Deborah Reid, FMA, FCMI – With tuition fees for post-secondary education quadrupling over the past 20 years and other expenses spiraling upward, it is predicted that in 2032 a student’s annual average expenses, including tuition, books, shelter, food and transportation, could reach $32,000. Although there are many ways to save for post-secondary education, the
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– by Gillian Crowley – Have the kids started to ask: “When can we get a puppy (or kitty)?” Before making a trip to a breeder or rescue organization, ask yourself these questions to help separate emotion from reality. 1. Time available? Do you have the time to train and exercise a puppy? Basic commands
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