Friday links

Somehow short weeks after a long weekend can feel like they never end! Trying to do all the usually things in four days instead of five is no easy task.

So welcome to Friday!

With the upcoming municipal elections this Monday, Oct 21, I came across these two links. Living where we do, having the right to vote is a privilege. We are fortunate to speak up, discuss and have our voices heard. Sometimes we may not agree with council decisions because we don't all value the same things. At election time it is important to listen to what the candidates have to say and cast your vote wisely.

There is much wisdom in both of these links today.

http://danikloo.com/2013/09/23/five-terrible-reasons-to-run-for-municipal-office/

http://danikloo.com/2013/10/01/six-awesome-reasons-to-run-for-municipal-office/

advanced polls are Sat, Oct 19 at council chambers and Mon, Oct 21 at the Olds Legion
Be sure to get out and vote!

Zombie Stomp

Halloween is a couple weeks away, are you a Zombie wanabe!

 

Olds is hosting their first Zombie Stomp on Sat, Oct 26 3-8pm

 

Pretty cool!

reFind will hand out treats to little ghouls from 3-5pm

 

Seasons change

The weekend was so beautiful, with the weather  holding turning it into a fall of glorious colors!

It always surprises me as how fast the seasons change, we hold onto the end of summer with all we have, and embrace fall but...

Get ready as snow is just around the corner, time to cozy up with coats, boots, and scarves

 

 

 

Friday links

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, it brings people together with family and friends to celebrate all that we are thankful for.

I have a long list of what I am thankful for, and sometimes it is the small things that we are most grateful to have in our lives.

Here is a link that gives the history of Canadian Thanksgiving

http://www.kidzworld.com/article/2614-canadian-thanksgiving

and one with a bit of humour on thanksgiving

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afb0WaOTmfk

and with the extra day off from work and routine, it is nice to do something that you enjoy, and one of my favorite things is movies, what is your favorite Thanksgiving movie...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMcw8cxsP58

Open your hearts and spread love and smiles this Thanksgiving weekend, kindness goes with everything!

lululemon

Yesterday a handful of lulu lemon hoodies came in the store, so they got a group photo, then another couple came in to join them ! tiss the season for warm hoodies

The Olds Gazette printed a short write up with photos of the fashion show, check it out http://www.mountainviewgazette.ca/

More boots

The weekend brought beautiful weather, with the smell of fall leaves and a warm breeze.

Well "these boots were made for walking" comes to mind when I see all the boots in the store right now!

 

The fashion show had a great turn out, thank you to all who came to support reFind and made a donation to the Olds & District hospice society

 

Friday links

This week I have not had much time to check out links or cool things going on in cyber space, but after sitting down this morning for a 1/2 hour and browsing the Ted talks came across this one that reminds me of todays choice of communication - the internet - texting - tweeting - all electronic interaction we do everyday, sometimes all day.

number 3. http://www.ted.com/playlists/19/did_you_know.html

and this one, wow I am such a paper towel hog. Even at home use them at random not giving the waste much thought. Makes me realise, how easy our lives have become.

number 2. http://www.ted.com/playlists/19/did_you_know.html

"Be the best version of yourself, and smile and laugh while you're doing it"

October

Welcome to October!

This is when the season has officially changed and having switched over to layers, with cozy sweaters, scarves, blazers, jackets, boots and hats.

The store is full of them all, my corner for boots is overflowing with short, tall and lace up boots. There are racks of cardigans, long sweaters, casual and comfy ones too.

I really enjoy this windy, colorful, unpredictable month. With the leaves changing and blowing all around, makes for a very pretty country drive to a local coffee shop, consignment store, farmers market. Just getting out and enjoying the local sites!

reFind's fashion show this Friday, October 4th 6-9pm, going to be fun times!