In this article we set out the right way to close your pool for the winter months. Your goals are to protect the pool from damage caused by freezing water, save on pool maintenance costs and ensure a quick opening in the Spring. Here are the six steps: (more…)
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Have you ever sat in your backyard or a nearby park and watched all of the different types of birds native to your area? Now is a great time to start because February is National Bird Feeding Month, which was established in 1994 to encourage people to provide the food (and also water and shelter) that wild birds need to survive during the winter months. (more…)
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Winter sports for kids are becoming more popular and more popular these days. Not only does it give them something to do in the winter, it’s a lot of fun and great exercise. Some kids are learning to snowboard or ski, while others are sticking to the traditional sledding or snow tubing. Either way it gets them out of the house and having fun. (more…)
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Thinking of going camping in winter? Don’t be put off by naysayers; it can be done. Especially if you live in a region where it doesn’t completely freeze or snow over, it is possible to take kids and go on a fun an adventurous camping trip at any time of the year round. (more…)
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Winter can be hard work for families. Children get bored stuck inside, unable to let off steam. They will likely take out their frustrations on each other and the parents. After a few days, let alone weeks, of the Christmas holidays, nerves and tempers can become very strained. It is also hard to find activities for you and your children to exercise, and stay fit and healthy. (more…)
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Wow!! This is so cool – they did such a great job on it! It has an ice slide, built-in stairs and an upstairs level. They said it lasted two months! (more…)
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