Friday links

Apologies for the sparse week of blogging, I was away until yesterday and have had no access to my computer or internet. So this morning when I was thinking of what to share for links, found this one interesting about the town I live in, Olds.

It is rated the 3rd top community to do business in in Alberta! Olds was the smallest community in the survey and beat out bigger centers like Red Deer, Airdrie, Lethbridge and even Calgary and Edmonton. Our little town is a special place, and everyone works hard to make it special. I feel proud to be part of a great community.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2429903/Peace-Day-Reminder-millions-lives-lost-war-artists-stencil-9-000-bodies-Normandy-beach.html


with Remembrance Day on Monday, and having the time to stop and reflect how fortunate we are to live in Canada, this link caught my eye

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2429903/Peace-Day-Reminder-millions-lives-lost-war-artists-stencil-9-000-bodies-Normandy-beach.html

Enjoy the long weekend, catch up on sleep, spend time with family and friends, go check out the snowy outdoors and all the craft shows and sales that are popping up for the holidays. Remember to spread some smiles!

friday links

Welcome to November, it is time to turn our clocks back an hour this Sunday giving us a whole extra hour to sleep in, and for some it is the start of winter with the days getting shorter, spending more time indoors being cozy and warm. I simply endure winter with lots of movie nights and plow through my stack of books that didn't get read over the summer. Whatever the start of winter means to you, embrace it and remember it is only 6 plus months till spring is back!

I came across this link after hearing an interview with the blogger on CBC radio one. This site is fabulous, there are so many layers to it, really love it and find myself checking daily to see what is new!

http://www.humansofnewyork.com/

This is a very visual blog and so creative for moms and ladies who have a certain creative flare

http://thenewdomestic.com/

I had a chance to "pay it forward" a couple times this week, it felt so good. Fill your heart up with love and happiness and it cant help but to spill over to those you meet!

Wed notes

The crafty group of ladies are back with more refurbished treasures, if you haven't been it is a must see. You will find things you didn't know you needed!






Fall consignment is still arriving daily, here are a few items that caught my eye

pixie sequence bag, so pretty

 

toms brand new size 8.5

 

dc jacket size med

 

winter gear

With the first official snowfall of the season, it has left the trees and ground covered with a white blanket of snow, but the roads into a frozen skating rink!  take it slow out there! My crab apple tree in the backyard has robins all puffed up plucking a few frozen berries to fill them up for their long flight to somewhere a lot warmer. So although I wont be embracing the winter that has started way to early, it is more of building up a tolerance for the long cold months ahead.

 try one of these cozy hand made knit circle scarves

 

and these soft warm hand warmers

friday links

The last week of October will be upon us soon, and with all the excitement of Halloween next week, the uptown olds committee has put together a zombie stomp. There is something for all ages this sat, oct 26 3pm-8pm in the uptown core.

I couldn't resist this link that a friend had posted on facebook - a funny version of keeping up appearances

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150367291041441&set=vb.612821440&type=2&theater

Ok, this really made me think, had no idea that kids would be this sad when their candy is eaten by their parents! the little girl at the end will steal your heart

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOlpdd7y8MI

Spend some time with those who make you smile!

Olds Fashioned Christmas

The Olds Fashioned Christmas insert came in this weeks local paper! listing all the fun events around town from now until December 25. To many to list, check it out, there is bound to be something for everyone!

reFind is participating in mid-night madness on Friday, November 15th, with treats, live music and discounts from 6pm - 12pm, usually a night to bundle up and gather the family for early Christmas shopping or something for you.

g4g

It is time once again to start thinking of g4g gowns.

This is the third year for reFind to help with this awesome program that Karen Grudeski  started and promotes through the surrounding high schools. She will be showing off her collection of gowns and jewelry this Saturday, Oct 26 at the Olds Legion. Be sure to come out and take a look!

Check out g4g on facebook, as information will be posted starting in November.

A few different items came into the store, smart/iphone cases! why not.

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!