A Canadian Winter Wonderland! Mittens, hats and boots galore! Once dressed for the great outdoors, please remember that winter and winter games bring some potential health risks. It is important to keep hydrated, protect our skin from the sun's rays and reduce our exposure to potential frostbite. Many consider hydration and too much sun a summer concern only. Below are links that offer helpful hints and reminders for fun in the snow, snowmobiling and home safety guidelines.
Cold and Blustery Days...We’re ready to hunker down for the winter, put on the storm windows and stockpiled the wood. There are many urban myths for vehicle safety and shovelling the snow to get to the vehicle! Please remember to keep your home and car safe. There has been much conversation and media regarding the travails of snow shovelling. However, to get the job done take a tremendous amount of energy and stress on the body. Remember to do it safely.
Be Part of the Solution! Winter smog? Sounds like an oxymoron but somehow we create it. Keep it in mind and appreciate the impact on changing weather trends. It takes a small contribution from everyone to make the earth a little healthier. Not only does running the cars engine to "warm it up" contribute to the poor air quality it also creates opportunities for auto theft! It was once said "you work so hard for your money, why hand over the keys and car so easily to a thief?"
Burning wood will help many of us reduce our heating bill. Burning wood properly and safely not only builds a more efficient and hotter fire, it also offers a safer and healthier source of heat. Please keep in mind the struggle of managing the environment, keeping warm and your contribution to the solution!
