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With another winter upon us, once again my wardrobe choices play tug-of-war between the desire to be stylish and the more important requirement to be warm and comfortable.  I wrote this story for Chicken Soup and it was published a year ago in "Chicken Soup - Oh Canada"..   Let me know if you enjoy reading it - I am looking for inspiriation for new short stories .... ideas welcome also!   Canadian Winters are NOT for Fashionistas At 20-something, I was ever so fashionable and cute.   I donned a meticulously selected outfit, hat, footwear and accessories for every event.   The effect of the look was the priority, not its comfort or practicality, which was all too obvious one winter night in Ontario’s Cottage Country. I jumped in my little red sports car, heading North for New Year’s Eve at my Family’s cottage in Halliburton.   Only a sprinkling of snow dusted the ground in Toronto as I began my two hour journey north.   The traffic was clear and the roads dry, u

Incorporate some helpful tips into your October 31 to join the fun with the kids and to keep them safe and warm on Halloween.   Plan ahead, be organised and practical while joining the fun. Pumpkin Carving Buy small pumpkins for the kids to decorate themselves.   If the kids are too small or not able to manage a carving tool – provide a marker and some food from your kitchen for a unique look.   My favourite is a ‘roasted red-pepper tongue’ – very realistic.   Instead of real candles – battery operated candles are readily available as a child-safe option ( Canadian Tire ).   If Moms or Dads are particularly crafty, keep a pumpkin for yourself so as not to hinder your child’s creativity.    Costumes Encourage your child to pick a costume that is both warm enough for the weather and bright to warn cars of their presence.     It is critical to keep their line of site clear for safe street navigation.    Convince them a nice ‘Crossing Guard’ costume with fluorescent stri