**Please note, I did not know how the pony would react to my strong flash so after a coment by Laura in the first frames regarding how bright it was I turned it off in spite of not having my tripod along, I won’t make this mistake again but please keep it in mind when [Read more]
Safe Plastics Presentation by Karina Hunter Most people are aware of the dangers regarding plastics for food storage when heated in the microwave or washed in the dishwasher but what about the triangular numerical codes on today’s plastics – do you know what they mean? The answer to this [Read more]
Préparations de Noël au Cercle des Amis par Karina Hunter Dans son message mensuel du mois de décembre, Linda Jetté nous présenta le défi de se rappeler les mémoires de Noël d’antan tout en créant de nouvelles traditions pour la génération actuelle. Dans l’esprit de se thème, [Read more]
A partnership between The Family Place Best Start Hub, Thunder Bay District Health Unit and North of Superior Programs has culminated in the creation of Triple P – the POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM. Start the New Year off right, with a resolution to focus on what is most valuable in life [Read more]
Beaded Ornament – suitable for ages 3+ This was a fun craft, easy and pretty and though I had a kit for it (found it in one of my many craft stashes, probably bought the kit at a yard sale knowing it would come in handy) the supplies could easily be purchased [Read more]
Grey’s Anatomy Soundtrack artist performs in Manitouwadge by Karina Hunter Friday, November 27th, Manitouwadge Nite on the Town Entertainment Series (NOTES) of the Arts attendees were treated to a very special performance as the cancellation of a previously scheduled artist left organizer, [Read more]
Pretend play is so important for kids, it helps them learn who they are, who they may want to become, emulate those who are role models as well as experiment with characters they may not understand (remember playing cops & robbers when you were young? though many of us played robbers we never [Read more]
Our Thunder Bay trip has gone well… Tuesday I met with the pain specialist. It was a short appointment which is a little frustrating having travelled all the way here, makes me wonder about Travel Grants and where money comes from for such things… Quite certain it could most often be [Read more]
Had to share these photos of Emeraude sewing a new puppet Sunday night; she hasn’t been feeling very well (about 4 days now of 101 – 103 temp even when medicated but the doc at emerg Sunday evening gave us a Rx to bring to Th.Bay in case she doesn’t get better while we’re [Read more]
It’s been a busy but interesting week. (actually 2). Lloyd had his braces put on, I had some dental work also; I’m back at the accupuncture (thank God); Emeraude has worked hard at homeschool, play and skating (hockey and public skate which she chose to wear her figure skates for). [Read more]
I hadn’t realized that this article had yet to be posted. It should have been added last weekend, I do need links for all the articles I write so have decided to post it regardless of the delay. CAF at MHS by Karina Hunter Recruiters from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) were in the foyer [Read more]
A day to remember by Karina Hunter Wednesday, November 11th Manitouwadge residents came out in record numbers to honour the men and women who have given their lives as well as those who continue to serve our country at home and abroad to protect the rights and freedoms we can sometimes take [Read more]
Well into the school year I continue to be challenged with finding a balance between homeschool and working. As a single parent the choice to also be a stay at home parent is tricky enough, add homeschooling and an eager to learn 4 year old to that and, well, if you have any solutions – [Read more]
Where else but Manitouwadge? by Karina Hunter Halloween is yet another occasion that we are reminded of how very special it is to grow up in Manitouwadge and like most parents in town, I was out with my 4 year old daughter, Emeraude, to enjoy the fun. Saturday’s mild weather had [Read more]
Local School Boards partner with NOSP and ISNC to bring in speaker by Karina Hunter The Superior-Greenstone District School Board in partnership with Superior North Catholic District School Board, North of Superior Programs (NOSP) and Integrated Services for Northern Children (ISNC) are [Read more]
