#AD 3 Quick Tips to De-Stress Christmas!

Kawartha Lakes Families Stress About Christmas?

Does the thought of another holiday season stress you out?

Kawartha Lakes Mums Says - De-stress Christmas!

It doesn't have to be that way...
Discover how you can still have fun during the Christmas season!
Yes, the holiday season is a busy time for all of us, however, if we can remember to take time to inject some fun while getting things done, we can enjoy the season so much more!
As the Christmas season approaches many of us feel overwhelmed thinking about all that needs to be done.
As if our lives weren't already busy enough, we've now got to mail out cards, shop, decorate, cook, go to parties, school activities etc.
Arrrrgggghhh!
It's no wonder we feel so stressed out and we don't seem to have much fun.
Isn't Christmas supposed to be a joyful time?
Aren't we supposed to have time to spend with our loved ones?
Unfortunately, instead we feel run ragged and our only thought is,

"I'll be glad when this holiday season is over with!"

What if there was a way you could manage to have a little fun during the holidays while still getting all the things on your list  done?
You know that old saying "All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy"?
Well, here are a few tips to help you have some fun along the way.
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Have fun along the way?
How can you have fun along the way?

1. De-Stress Christmas by Delegating. The first thing you should remember is you don't have to do everything yourself. There are ways you can enlist the help of others without making them feel like they're working.

• Guests - You may find many of your guests prefer to have something to do when they come for the holidays besides just sitting around watching TV. There are some things that even kids can help out with and have some fun in the process.
• Gather the family around and brainstorm some decorating ideas.
• A young driver with a new license is often glad to drive whenever they can, so if you have one in your household, take advantage of him or her, and let them run some errands for you. No young driver in your family? Try the next door neighbour.Many young drivers are happy to have the gas money!
• Many young people today have become couch potatoes due to TV and video games, get them up off the couch and let them pitch in and lend you a hand!

2.Include Family Fun on Your List. When making your list of things to do,  be sure to include some fun activities that include family and friends. Remember sharing and companionship is what the Christmas season is all about, so allow yourself an opportunity to spend some quality fun time with those who matter the most to you.

3. Don't Reinvent the Wheel. There's no need to feel embarrassed in taking some good advice from other sources, because no one knows everything. We keep learning new things all our lives.

Christmas Fun: Games and Activities for Everyone is a handy eBook with tonnes of great ideas to help make your Christmas more fun.

Christmas Fun: Games and Activities for Everyone ebook

Just imagine having the information you need to help guide you in the right direction when dealing with the holiday hustle and bustle, right at your fingertips! No searching all over the internet or library for information, it's all right here in this handy little guide.
 Just take a look at some of what's covered in this ebook.

• Games for the Christmas Holiday.
• Homemade tree decorations.
• Fun games for Christmas Eve.
• Christmas games for the little ones.
• Fun games for Adults.
• Fun with a tree trimming party.
• Classroom gift exchange games.
• Christmas fun at the office.

If you've been looking for something that can give you some good tips on how to make the holidays less stressful and more enjoyable then you'll want to have this handy ebook at your finger tips!

If you're looking for some helpful tips and suggestions then look no further!
Order your Christmas Fun: Games and Activities for Everyone ebook here now.

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Teal Pumpkin Project Maps Safe Treats!

Kawartha Lakes Families Will You Have a Teal Pumpkin?

Kawartha Lakes Mums are asking neighbours
"Where is the best area to take your children trick-or-treating? "
Did you know some special houses and businesses are being mapped to help guide families to their special Teal pumpkins?
Why?

Kawartha Lakes Mums Presents
Teal Pumpkin Project

Kawartha Lakes Healthy Living Consultant Wins OPHEA Award!

Kawartha Lakes Families Have You Met Dave Lyons?

Dave Lyons, an elementary school teacher with Trillium Lakelands school board is very active on our community in a wide variety of healthy living programs. He was just recognized for his efforts by the Ontario Physical Health Educators Association for his efforts in helping to promote healthy living.
Perhaps if you read the TLDSB news release his name will ring a bell.

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Here is the news release from Trillium Lakeland District School Board.

#Alert Undeclared Ingredient Causes Corn Snack Recall !

Kawartha Lakes Families Did You See This Popped Corn Snack Recall?

Canada Food Inspection Agency posted a recall issued by AFOD Foods Ltd. for two flavours of Chick Boy Pik -Nik snack products for an undeclared ingredient.
This initial recall has been triggered by a consumer and may yet be expanded after further  investigation.
Have you seen these snacks in stores Kawartha Lakes stores?
Chick Boy Pop-Nik snacks, a product of the Phillipines, sre mostly distributed in British Columbia. Alberta and Manitoba, but may ve in stores scross Canada.
Chick Boy Pop-Nik snacks have a minimal online presence, so this recall may actually be the best free advertising the brand has ever gotten.

Kawartha Lakes Stores Carrying Recalled Chick Boy Snacks?

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Autumn Vegetable Gardening Tips!

Kawartha Lakes Mums Asks: How Does Your Autumn Vegetable Garden Grow? 

Looking to get more food from your garden this autumn?  Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition and the health unit are partnering to bring some excellent sessions with master gardeners to the Lindsay branch of Kawartha Lakes Library this September.
 The first 35 people to register will get a FREE GIFT!
The press release was titled "Fall in the Garden" but that sounded like a catastrophe waiting to happen!
Do you have any autumn gardening tips to share?
We would love to share them with our readers.
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Here is the press release from Kawartha Lakes Library about their September autumn vegetable garden sessions.

Kawartha Lakes Library presents Fall in the Vegetable Garden

Kawartha Lakes Library is pleased to partner with the Lindsay & District Master Gardeners as they present “Fall in the Vegetable Garden”. This workshop will be held at the Lindsay Branch Library on Saturday September 10 and Saturday September 17 (same presentation on both days) from 10:15am to 11:30am.
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 Master Gardeners of Ontario Inc. is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to helping home gardeners. Master Gardeners (MGs) in the Province of Ontario are experienced gardeners who have studied horticulture extensively and continue to upgrade their skills through technical training. With this training and continuing education, Master Gardeners provide expert horticultural advice to the general public.
This workshop is intended for gardening novices, but would be a useful refresher for more experienced gardeners and an opportunity for participants to ask all their gardening questions. The workshop will cover the basics including harvesting and storing herbs and vegetables, fall garden clean-up, soil improvement for next spring and fall planting of garlic and spinach.
Preregistration is encouraged. Call 705-324-5632 or drop in to the Lindsay Branch Library. The first 30 registrants for each workshop will receive 2 garlic bulbs and a spinach seed packet. You must be present at the workshop to receive your free gift.
Support for these presentations comes from HKPR Health Unit’s Healthy Communities Fund and Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition.
Do you have an autumn gardening tip to share?
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September Youth Mood Walks Continue!

Kawartha Lakes Health Unit Continues September Youth Mood Walks!

Halliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge Health Unit is continuing its Thursday afternoon Mood Walks in the month of September. Free transportation is available from Lindsay Library to the Ken Rei Conservation area.
Mood Walks are a province wide initiative to increase the Mental and Physical Health of Young Adults.
You may wish to read this previous Kawartha Lakes Mums Mood Walks Post for more information.
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#Alert This Meal Replacement Powder Could Kill You

Kawartha Lakes Mums Asks -Did You See This Meal Replacement Bar Recall? 

Canada Food Inspection Agency just issued a nation wide food recall of a meal replacement powder with an undeclared ingredient.
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So what is the undeclared ingredient and which meal replacement powder has been recalled?

Alert - Expired Weight Loss Product Being Sold!

Kawartha Lakes Mums Shares Weight Loss Product Alert! 

Health Canada just issued an alert about an expired weightloss product being sold to people who believe they were buying an unauthorized weightloss product.

Alert!  Expired Weightloss Product
Being Sold Online 

Did the marketers think it okay to put one over on people who were either trying to put one over on the medication regulation system, or simply not aware that they were purchasing an unauthorized product?
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Allergy Alert! Crazy What They Did Not List!

Kawartha Lakes Mums Asks : Can You Believe This? 

Many people buy rice milk due to milk allergies.
Guess what this rice milk manufacturer forgot to put on ita list of ingredients?
 You guessed it - milk!
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Kawartha Lakes YA Mood Walks Announced!

Kawartha Lakes Mums Asks: Did You See This Free Young Adult Program?

Did you know getting outdoors and interacting with nature can improve your mood?

Haliburton Kawartha Lakes District Health Unit has scheduled a number of mood walks in partnership with Kawartha Conservation for ages 14 to 29 each week until October.
They are even offering free transportation from Lindsay Public Library for the summer walks.
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Kawartha Lakes Health Unit Heat Beating Tips!

Kawartha Lakes Mums Asks: How Will You Beat This Heat?

Kawartha Lakes can have hot humid weather this summer.
How can you avoid heat stroke during this extreme heat?

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Carol Chan, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, HKPR District Health Unit offers a few helpful tips to help us keep cool.

Beat the Heat Health Unit Tips

 The first hot and humid weather to hit the region in 2016 is bringing a reminder for local residents to keep their cool. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is advising people to beat the heat this weekend, as a warm and humid air mass settles into southern Ontario for the next few days.

Why No Heat Advisory This Weekend?

 While the weather will be warm this weekend, the conditions do not meet the criteria for a Heat Warning to be issued. When those conditions are reached any time this summer, the Health Unit will issue such a Heat Warning. A Heat Warning is issued when the maximum day time temperature is expected to be greater or equal to 31°C and the night time temperature is greater or equal to 20°C or the humidex is greater or equal to 40°C for two consecutive days.
 The Health Unit notes that hot weather conditions pose a health risk when people are not used to the heat. Everyone is at risk from heat, especially older adults, infants and young children, and people with chronic illnesses.

How Can Kawartha Lakes Folks Beat the Heat?

 To beat the heat, the Health Unit advises local residents to take the following precautions:

• Avoid outdoor sports activities or moderately intense physical activity
• Check-in with vulnerable family, friends, acquaintances, clients -
• Drink lots of water and natural fruit juices even if you don’t feel very thirsty 
• Avoid alcoholic beverages, coffee and cola 
• Avoid going out in the sun or heat when possible. If outside, stay in the shade and plan to go out early in the morning or evening when it is cooler. 
• Go to air conditioned facilities (shopping malls, libraries, community centres or a friend’s) 
• Keep shades, drapes, and blinds closed on the sunny side of your home, but keep windows slightly open - if you do not have air conditioning – use fans 
• Keep lights off or turned down low 
• Wear loose fitting, light clothing and a wide brimmed hat 
• Take a cool bath or shower periodically or cool down with cool, wet towels 
• Avoid heavy meals and using your oven. 

For more information on coping with hot weather, visit the Health Unit’s website at the link in related links at http://www.hkpr.on.ca/InfoSet/Environments/HotWeather.aspx
What will you be doing to beat the heat?
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Autism - Not Just A Childhood Disorder !

Does Provincial Autism Funding Miss the Mark?

The recent provincial  government has a daring new plan to help redice wait timrs for patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Have you heard about the controversy regarding their plan?
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Parents of children with Autism know that as their children age their needs increase and resources decrease.
Leading up to World Autism Day on April  6 CBC radio is posting a series of articles on their Facebook page that may be interesting to our readers.
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What do you think about the new provincial for Autism Spectrum Disorder Assistance?
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Kawartha Lakes Farmer Shares New Pesticide Petition!

Green Kawartha Lakes Farmer Shares Pesticide Petition!

 Donna Salich of Greenshire Eco Farms near Bobcaygeon Kawartha Lakes, shared an important pesticide petition with us. Apparently we have a limited time to let Health Canada know our views about a pesticide, banned in Europe. Have you heard of Atrazine? Here is the email from Donna Salich below.
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Kawartha Lakes Welcomes Doctor Millson!

Kawartha Lakes Mums Welcomes New Family Doctor- Laura Millson! 

Did you hear? Kawartha Lakes will be welcoming another family doctor to care for the people of City of Kawartha Lakes - Dr. Laura Millson!
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Doctor Laura Millson is the fourth doctor Kawartha Lakes Health Initiative has successfully recruited this year!

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#AD #Freebie - Teach Your Pre-Schooler About Bacteria [Free Printable]

Kawartha Lakes Mums Asks: How Can You Teach PRe-Schoolers About Bacteria?

Little ones are constantly popping things indiscriminately into their mouths. This limited time Freebie, can be a big help teaching pre-schoolers about bacteria.
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Pre-School Teaching Freebie - Bacteria All Around

How can you teach pre-schoolers about bacteria? Available until July 28th as a Freebie, this Educational Health Freebie, Bacteria All Around,  may be just what the doctor ordered!

Kawartha Lakes Mum Asks: Can You Recommend a Child Friendly Optometrist?

Which Kawartha Lakes Optometrist Would You Recommend for Children?

Kawartha Lakes Mums received a query on Facebook this week from Mallory Smith asking for opinions on Optometrists. We are sharing her question, as well as helpful links to Doctors of Optometry, info about  free glasses for children, eye care savings and a few fun links.
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#Alert Kawartha Lakes Families - Watch for Ticks!

Kawartha Lakes Mums Asks - Have You Had the Tick Talk? 

Kawartha Lakes Residents are being advised to beware of ticks which can cause Lyme Disease. Have you had the tick talk with your children?
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Blacklegged Tick Waits for Host

While Kawartha Lakes is not indicated as a high-risk zone for tick-borne Lyme Disease yet, there are many nearby areas that are Lyme Disease hot spots. Want more info?

Health Canada Issues Shellfish Advisory!

Kawartha Lakes Mums Readers - Love Shellfish? Prepare Carefully! 

Do you love shellfish as much as our Kawartha Lakes family does?
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Health Canada issued an important shellfish advisory today. What did the advisory state?

Christmas Stressed? Sanity Savers Pt 1!

Kawartha Lakes Mums Guide to Unstressing Christmas!

Feeling Christmas Crunched? Christmas Gimmees driving you crazy? Stomach tied up tighter than any Christmas bow?
You're not alone.
Christmas can be a very stressful time for many people. Whether it's facing Christmas alone, being financially strapped, or ill during the holidays, Christmas can be very difficult for many people.
What can be done to relieve this stress? Plenty!
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Kawartha Lakes Mums - Christmas Crunch Series Pt 1

This post is the first in a series with tips and links to Christmas Sanity Saving resources to help relieve the Christmas Crunch. How can you maintain your sanity through the Christmas Crazies?

October Community Health Month - How is Your Community Celebrating?

Community Care Kawartha Lakes Celebrates Community Health and Support Month!

 Community Care Kawartha Lakes is celebrating Community Health and Support Month with special activities highlighting the important roles the agency plays in the health care system. If you live outside City of Kawartha Lakes, we'd love to hear about community health initiatives in your corner or the world too. What is Community Care Kawartha Lakes doing?
Glad you asked!

Community Care Kawartha Lakes - Cost Effective Solutions for Health Care Challenges

Community Care Kawartha Lakes aka  CCCKL, provides cost-effective solutions to many health care challenges currently faced by people living in City of Kawartha Lakes. CCCKL programs serve a wide range of ages. What does CCKL do?