OK, maybe it’s not quiiiiite midwinter yet. But a girl can dream! How’s everyone doing out there, in our eleventh month of pandemic-induced perpetual survival mode? Like everyone, our family is yearning for a less fearful, freedom- and fun-filled time in the not so distant future. Until then, I wanted to pull together a…
There is a silver (and gold, red, green…) lining to the looming uncertainty surrounding our first – and hopefully last – pandemic winter: an early, spectacular start to holiday decorating! Nothing like a healthy dose of brightness and lighthearted cheer to help ward off worries. We hope you find this 2020 guide to safe…
Lately, it seems like every day another heartwarming story emerges about how our community is coming together to spread kindness in these troubling times. As a challenging holiday season approaches and County folk look for ways to safely connect with and support one another, it feels like the perfect moment to post a 2020…
Hello, September 2020! This much-anticipated month has been looming large on the horizon – stirring up myriad emotions and heated discussions – since the Covid-19 pandemic came to Prince Edward County 6 months ago. Like many of you, depending on the moment, my feelings around this most bizarre return to school oscillate between hope…
Phew! Spring 2020 was a doozy, to say the very least, for so many in so many ways. Caregivers of kids are now nearing the 4-month mark of miraculously managing the parenting/teaching/working/pandemic-surviving combo – let’s add to that the loss of summer camps and playgrounds, and anxiety-inducing potential Fall 2020 scenarios. Yet, as the…
We are living in challenging, unique, and frequently confusing, times. Health authorities are walking a fine line in order to protect the public from both the physical and mental health impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. This can lead to some seemingly mixed messages: non-essential trips outside the home are to be avoided, but fresh air and exercise – essential ingredients for healthy and happy humans – are encouraged.
Next Sunday, May 10th, is Mother’s Day. It also marks two months since the world shut down in an unprecedented effort to slow a global pandemic; needless to say, the last eight weeks have thrown even the most resilient of mamas for a loop. There are the essential workers putting themselves at risk on…
Update – April 9, 2020 – According to recent Quinte Conservation COVID-19 response updates, local conservation areas (except for HR Frink, which is closed until further notice) remain open for “passive recreational uses”. These may include “access trails, nature study, birdwatching, outdoor education and associated facilities” (source; I couldn’t find a local document referencing…
April 10, 2020 update – The process of taking in – let alone acting upon – the ongoing onslaught of COVID-19-related information can feel overwhelming. This guide was initially written to support County parents, but I’ve realized the wider Prince Edward County community would also benefit from such a resource. So here is an…
When the weather outside is frightful, outings to indoor family-friendly spots can be delightful – and absolutely necessary for everyone’s sanity! In this post you’ll find ideas for keeping kids busy during inclement weather in or near Prince Edward County. In Prince Edward County: The Prince Edward Fitness & Aquatic Center (PEFAC) runs public…