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The Ideal Team
Oct 9, 20201 min read
Fun Facts: Thanksgiving
It can be said that the origins of Canadian Thanksgiving are traced to the French settlers who came to New France with explorer Samuel de...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 7, 20201 min read
Turkey Trot!
One popular activity held during Thanksgiving, typically in the United States, is the annual Turkey Trot! A Turkey Trot is usually...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 7, 20201 min read
Savoury & Sweet Brussel Sprouts
One of the best ways to spend the Thanksgiving holiday is with food! Along with the traditional turkey or ham and mashed potatoes, this...
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The Ideal Team
Oct 2, 20201 min read
Fun Facts: October
Welcome October!! Did you know that originally, October was given its name from the Latin "Octo", meaning "Eight", as it represented the...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 28, 20202 min read
Paint Pour
Acrylic Paint Pouring is a fascinating technique of fluid movement on a canvas. Using a few materials and your own movements, you and...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 25, 20201 min read
Fun Facts: The World
Did you know that there are only two countries in the world that use purple in their national flags? (answer Dominica & Nicaragua) or...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 23, 20201 min read
Chili Con Carne
Nothing says Autumn like a warm bowl of hearty chili! Made with extra-lean ground beef, tomato sauce, a few veggies, and spices, this...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 21, 20201 min read
Paint with Leaves!
Last week, we wrote a blog on an activity for enjoying the great outdoors by picking colourful autumn leaves to sort and classify as a...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 16, 20201 min read
Salmon with Quinoa
Cooler days don't always call for heavy meals. Try this delicious, light, and nutritious salmon dish any day of the year! Salmon with...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 14, 20202 min read
Racing Cars
Although fun for some seniors, we are not suggesting seating your elderly loved one in a race car and firing up the engines, we are...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 11, 20201 min read
Is it a Cold or the Flu?
Know the difference between cold and flu symptoms to ensure you're taking care of yourself and those you love. #fluseason #flu...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 10, 20202 min read
Flu Season - Know the F.A.C.T.S
As the weather begins to change, protecting yourself and your loved ones during the flu season is an important step in ensuring a healthy...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 9, 20201 min read
Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Combining savoury and sweet, this warm dish is sure to please in the upcoming cool Autumn weather. High in fibre and protein, this...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 7, 20202 min read
Labour Day Activity
We thought it would be fun to share a list of professions that our elderly loved ones, and those in our care, can remember and relate to...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 4, 20201 min read
Fun Facts: Labour Day!
For many, Labour Day marks the end of summer vacation, the start of a new school year, and a reminder that Autumn is just around the...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 28, 20201 min read
Fun Facts: Bow Ties
Today is National Bow Tie day! The famous clothing accessory was first used during the Prussian wars when Croatian mercenaries used them...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 21, 20201 min read
Fun Facts: Siblings
It's well known that having a brother or sister can have quite an impact on your life as young children and as older adults. Siblings,...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 17, 20202 min read
Hand-print Sunflower Craft
There have been a number of social media posts lately of families, couples, and friends going to sunflower fields to take selfies, group...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 14, 20201 min read
Random Fun Facts!
Did you know that You can hear a blue whale's heartbeat from more than 2 miles away?! For Fun Fact Friday, we thought it would be a good...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 12, 20201 min read
Shakshuka
This irresistible Middle Eastern egg dish is a great way to introduce a melody of subtle spices and added protein to any time of day!...
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