Winter

Now that the snow’s here to stay, I figured it’s time to re-up the emergency kit in my car just to be safe, and maybe give you some ideas of what to put in yours! 1. Number one on the list, you wanna stay warm. If you don’t keep a toque and mitts in your […]

Happy Monday, everybody! Reader here, and I think it’s safe to say that winter is here to stay. Last weekend, I made a quick trip home to the farm at Conquest, to visit my parents and throw my snow tires onto my car. I timed it pretty good, and got my winter wheels on just […]

I’m glad I’m an adult and don’t have to worry about my parents nagging me not to climb snow banks

This is hands down the best part of winter! -Olivia

I have little predicament that seems to haunt me every year during this time – the dreaded static shock! I’m practically convinced that I have some kind of electric superpowers during winter. It’s like I become a walking lightning rod, constantly attracting and discharging static electricity whenever I touch a metal object. It’s not just […]

In the Winter, Eddie tends to get static shock a lot when touching metal objects. Here’s what he legitimately does to minimize shocking himself

Just the other day, I spent what felt like hours clearing out a pathway from all the snow that had accumulated. The temperatures had finally risen a bit, and it seemed like a perfect opportunity to make some progress. I shoveled and shoveled, feeling a sense of accomplishment as the path became clear and accessible […]

Let’s talk about one of the most iconic winter rituals – plugging in our cars’ block heaters. Ah, the beautiful sight of extension cords stretching across snow-covered driveways (and road snakes), truly a sight to behold! Now, some might say, “Why bother plugging in a block heater when the weather is only slightly nippy?” There’s […]

Today is a momentous occasion as we celebrate the winter solstice, marking the shortest day and the longest night of the year. From this day forward, we can relish in the knowledge that we will gradually gain more sunlight with every passing day! Here’s some fun facts about winter solstice: Did you know that it’s […]