Rainy Days
Tips to Prepare Kids for Bad Weather
August 20, 2009
Hurricane Bill is heading north towards Halifax this weekend. It is a fact of life living so close to the ocean that hurricanes may affect our lives. The Hurricane Juan impacted Halifax in the night from Sunday, September 28, 2003 to Monday, September 29, 2003. Over 300,000 homes were without electricity from 1 day to over a week. We did not live in the Maritimes at the time. However we get the impression people were not as prepared as they could have been for the devastating effects of the storm.
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It Was Raining so We Went to Aplaydia
April 09, 2009
As I mentioned a few weeks ago there is a new place in town to keep the kids active, dry and have a ton of fun. Aplaydia, located at 936 Bedford Highway (Village Centre, Dairy Queen plaza), is a hop skip and a jump away. Last Friday we had a play date with friends, we had planned to go to a local playground. Unfortunately it was suppose to rain, however this gave us the perfect opportunity to check out the new indoor playground.
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Head Outside in the Rain
March 31, 2009
A rainy day does not mean you and the children have to stay inside. There are many opportunities to play outside even on wet, cooler days. Seize the day, learn more about nature, experience the outdoors when it rains, get wet and dirty. It is a whole new world out there when it rains. The earth changes colour, it smells different, looks different and feels different. Try to share that with your kids.
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New Places to Explore
March 26, 2009
There are a few new businesses that I have heard about through the grapevine that I thought I would share with you. Preschool and children specific services are always nice to have in the area. In fact I was surprised when we moved to Halifax there was not more kid specific places. Well it looks like I just needed to be a little more patient! I have not had the opportunity to check out these businesses first hand yet, but they are definitely on the To Do list!
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Movin', Jumpin', Groovin' on Rainy Days
March 23, 2009
So let us ignore the fact that it snowed a tiny bit yesterday and celebrate the arrival of spring! Spring bring warmer weather to the Maritimes, however it does bring some rainy days as well. Here are some movin', jumpin' groovin' ideas to keep your child active, happy and having fun on those rainy days.
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Top 5 Things to Do in Halifax on a Rainy Day
September 26, 2008
Rainy days are frequent in the Maritimes. With hurricane season approaching it is always a good idea to have a list of things to do on a rainy day. Rainy days provide the perfect opportunity to work on crafts, bake with the kids, build forts with blankets and curl up to read. However after a few rainy days in a row, it is time to break the cabin fever and head out on the town. Here are our top 5 Read more...
More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in halifax
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Our Urban Jungle
Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune
Artistic Endeavors:
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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors
Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun
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Our City's Stories
Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites
Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet
The Most Fun in Life Is Free!
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