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ring on the popsicles, sun hats and warm weather. Summer has arrived! There’s no doubt about it -- there are fun ways to enjoy the outdoors any season be it snowball fights in the Winter, puddle jumping in Spring rain, or fun walks in Fall wind that’ll just about blow you over. Nonetheless, many of us seem to enjoy the outdoors most of all when it’s Summer. A radio announcer the other day mentioned that music just seems to sound better when the sun is shining and the windows are open. I smiled and nodded...yeah, it kind of does! There are two things I love the most about summer. First, I like how intimately we interact with nature: Squishing the sand between our toes, sniffing the fragrances of blooming flowers, or soaking up the warm, beaming rays of the sun. My other favorite part? The adventure. With kids out of school, summer marks a bit of a deviation from the daily routine of Fall, Winter and Spring. Whether it’s an adventure at a day camp, a picnic at the beach or simply playing in the street followed by a bbq dinner, each day often brings something new and unexpected. It’s refreshing and most of all FUN. Take some time to be mindful of the season -- breathe loads of fresh air and appreciate the beauty around you. It’ll be a long 9 months until we’re back here again!
We’ve packed our summer issue full of great content for you. In addition, we’ve re-designed our entire website from the ground up. Featuring a blog-style format, the new OkanaganChild.com will feature regular updates with helpful, relevant content to keep you connected and in the loop. Don’t worry -- the site still features the Events Calendar and Photo Gallery like the original one so please don’t hesitate to share shots of your little one or a parent/child relevant event that we’ll post on the calendar. As always, we love to hear your feedback so please don’t hesitate to drop us an e-mail anytime. Okanagan Child is for you and the more we know about what you’d like to see (or not see!) the better we can make it for you.
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