Southpoint Living - Fall/Winter 2019

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Fall/Winter 2019

A lifestyle magazine for Kingsville, Leamington, Wheatley and surrounding area

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Dedication Happens Here From preventative care to life-saving treatment, Erie Shores HealthCare is at the heart of our community’s health and well-being.

Through your support, we can continue to make all kinds of amazing things happen here.

Discover how you can make a difference at:

eshfoundation.ca

Proudly Supported by Erie Shores Health Foundation

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5 Editorial 6 What’s Hot 7 Velvet Revival 8 Home Trends 9 Coffee House 10 5 Must-Haves For Your Cold Weather Wardrobe 12 Beauty 14 Supplements For Your Health 15 Hit The Ground Running 16 Oil Essentials 17 Easy Swaps To Eliminate Single-Use Plastics 18 The 411 On CBD 20 The Future of Tech 21 Good Cars For K-9s 22 Southpoint Travels 23 Winter Getaways 24 Infantile Spasms 26 My Favourite Things 27 Helping Neighbours In Need 28 Picture Perfect 29 Get Cozy 30 The Perfect Fall Side Dish 31 How To Make A Charcuterie Board 32 Holiday Gift Guide 40 How To Budget For Gifts 41 New Year, New Resolutions 42 Save The Date

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Christmas

The FLOWER SHOP at Thiessen’s Lush Winter Greens

Customized Stylized Outdoor Urns Stylish Christmas Giftware

Beautiful Christmas Arrangements

Dazzling Array of Holiday Mesh Bows

SAVE THE DATE

November 16, 2019 8:30am - 5:30pm Join us for wine, goodies and hors d'oeuvres and enjoy 20% OFF everything in store!

KRISSY THIESSEN & DESIGN TEAM 400 Talbot Road East, Leamington

519-326-5282

office@thiessenflowers.com • www.thiessenflowers.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5, Sat. 8:30-4

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Editorial In Southpoint Living, you will find a wide variety of topics about things happening in our community and topics written by people from our community.

Southpoint Living is published by:

Southpoint Publishing

194 Talbot Street East, Unit 5 Leamington, ON N8H 1M2

We also feature many products that can be found locally, however we don’t exclusively feature local products as we are realistic about the fact that people not only shop local but they also shop in bigger cities, other countries and online. So while you will find that not all the products in this magazine are strictly local, we always encourage you to shop local whenever possible.

(519) 398-9098 www.southpointlivingmag.ca hello@southpointlivingmag.ca

On behalf of everyone at Southpoint Publishing, I would like to say a big thank you to our advertisers who came on board for this first issue. Thank you for putting your faith in us and for believing in our vision. Without you, this magazine wouldn’t be possible.

PUBLISHER Jim Heyens EDITOR Melissa Hopper

And another big thank you to our contributors for the expertise they lent to the topics in this issue. These contributors did not pay to be featured - they were asked to be involved based on their expertise in the area they write about.

ADVERTISING Mallory Wright NOW BOOKING

SPRING/SUMMER 2020

Thank you for taking the time to read our new magazine. We hope you enjoy it, we hope you learn from it and we hope you support the people and businesses in it.

If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or even criticism, please email us: hello@southpointlivingmag.ca

COVER CREDITS

Sincerely,

Melissa Hopper Melissa Hopper Editor Southpoint Living

PHOTOGRAPHER:

CLOTHING PROVIDED BY:

www.vickibartel.com @vickibartelphotographer

5B Talbot Street West, Leamington @clothingbar Jacket: Mackage Sweater: Lila & Luxe Jeans: Mother Shoes: Vince Camino Purse: Rebecca Minkhoff

Vicki Bartel

MODEL:

Megan Olivia Whittle www.megan-olivia.com @megawhit

The Clothing Bar

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Chris Janson’s New Album Leamington Library The newly renovated Leamington branch of the Essex County Library has a video lab, music recording studio, study pods and 3D printer.

Disney Plus Parents rejoice! Disney’s long-awaited streaming service will launch on November 12th in Canada with a cost of $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year.

It will launch on all major mobile and TV devices and will include the various Disney franchises including Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic.

Country singer Chris Janson, the Saturday night headliner at this year’s Hogs For Hospice, will release his new album Real Friends on October 18th.

Pumpkin Spice Season

What’s hot...

It’s that time of year when pumpkin spice is everywhere you turn. The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte is credited with starting the trend and you can now enjoy one without having to drive very far since the world’s largest coffee house chain opened a location in Leamington last year.

Sustainable Clothing TikTok Is Taking Over TikTok is quickly becoming the most popular app in the world.

Users choose from a database of music and sounds that they then use to record no more than 15 second videos of themselves lip-syncing, dancing or doing comedy sketches, and sometimes a combination of the three.

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It’s Christmas For Sports Fans

There is no shortage of sports to watch this time of year, with the football season well underway, the start of the hockey and basketball seasons, and the Major League Baseball playoffs.

If you haven’t already heard about sustainable clothing, you will soon. It refers to clothing that is made using more environmentally conscious methods of production and fabrics made from recycled or organic materials, like the Carolyne Sweater (above) from arcapparel.ca that was made with organic cotton.

VELVET REVIVAL

Velvet has made a big comeback and it’s not going away anytime soon.

Gweana velvet earrings

ALDO

Miriam 2-in-1 Quilted Velvet Shopper Tote

GUESS

Velvet hair scrunchie

Claire’s

Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Velvet Pumps

Browns Shoes

Velvet Mini Dress Converse X Golf Le Fleur Chuck 70 High Top in Vibrant Velvet

Zara

Converse

We protect what matters most to you.

Life At Home velvet teal bench with gold legs

Real Canadian Superstore

Rainer velvet rocking chair

Structube

[ Leamington ]

Advocacy. Tailored Insurance Solutions. Peace of Mind.

With four locations to serve you:

Kingsville, Leamington, Wheatley and Windsor

519-326-9339 Business Insurance | Employee Benefits Risk Services | Personal Insurance Grey Velvet Tufted Sofa with Gold Base

Homesense

www.hubinternational.com Southpoint Living | 7

[ home ]

you can expect to see in 2 02 0

by Kat Tiessen

by Kat Tiessen Kat Tiessen, Designer

WALL MURALS Wall murals continue to dominate the wall scapes: large scale florals, traditional chinoiserie, abstract splashes of colour and everything in between.

Murals can be applied on a single wall or to an entire room for a dramatic effect.

Vintage Dark Floral Wallpaper Anewall

Kat & Co. Interiors www.katcointeriors.com

BLACK

Black accents in small doses will be popular for 2020.You will continue to see black framed windows, shower doors, faucets, framed mirrors, lighting and accent furniture pieces. Add a statement chair, lamp or black decor piece and your space is on trend! The key is to keep light natural elements with a small hit of black.

STATEMENT ACCENT CHAIRS

Accent chairs with interesting backs and arms are HOT for 2020! This home trend makes its way through every decor style.

Whether your home is traditional, contemporary, modern or a little bit eclectic, there is an accent chair for you!

Glimmer Of Hope Caracole

GESSO

Acadia Large Chandelier Circa Lighting

Wolfgang Dining Table Mr. Brown London

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Showing up in lighting, accessories and even furniture is Gesso. Artists use this material to create sculptures and to coat canvases. This material is applied in layers to an item that will produce a lovely patina over time and display the most beautiful webbing of cracks. When looking to add a layer of texture or break up finishes in your home, choose a piece covered in Gesso.

Pelor Black Table Lamp Currey & Company

Two-Handle Wall Mount Tub Filler Jason Wu for Brizo

SINGLE LEAVES

From fern to palm leaves, they are showing up in wallpaper, fabrics, artwork and accessories. Go bold with an entire room papered in palm leaf or keep it conservative and on trend with palm leaf bowls.

Monstera Leaf by Alex Merval Surya Little Palms Mitchell Black

RIFT SAWN WHITE OAK

White oak in kitchen cabinetry is very desirable for 2020! The white oak is cut in a way that reveals a linear grain and manufacturers of custom cabinetry are playing with bleaching and staining the wood to remove the natural orange undertones.

It is definitely more costly but the effect is simply gorgeous!

Kitchen install by The Cabinet Mill

COFFEE HOUSE

Reliable comfort all year long...

Looking to make a change to your walls?

Check out these paint colours with names inspired by a cup of joe.

CIL: Swiss Coffee

(50YY 83/057)

available at Rona and Walmart

Beauti-Tone: Café au lait

(CL26-0)

available at Home Hardware

Premier: Vanilla Cappuccino

(PR16R05)

available at Canadian Tire

Dulux: Cuppa Coffee

(DLX1076-4)

available at Lakeshore Paint & Supply

trusted

Your Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Company

Behr: Coffee With Cream (N170-4) available at Home Depot

Since 1 Iroquois Road Leamington 1997 519-326-6054 www.dhcmechanical.com Serving Leamington, Kingsville, Wheatley and Surrounding Areas Southpoint Living | 9

[ fashion ]

Must-Haves 5

For A Stylish Cold Weather Wardrobe

by Victoria Baird

For many, fall is launching into the season of overwhelm: you’ve survived back-to-school but that still leaves Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, New Year’s and anything in between such as a conference, birthday, wedding or anniversary celebrations to plan for.

Unfortunately this usually means one of two things happen when it comes to planning/shopping for fall: A – You do nothing, feeling closet paralysis, wearing the same outfit over and over because it works.

B – You impulsively buy a handful of gorgeous new items (the latest and greatest) yet you are unsure of how to incorporate them into your current fall wardrobe.

Without a doubt, these five pieces will create a great foundation within your closet to be worn over and over and in different ways.

Victoria Baird, Image Coach

Beautiful You By Victoria www.beautifulyoubyvictoria.com

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DARK DENIM JEANS

A good pair of dark denim jeans can take you almost anywhere. Dressed up with pumps, blouse and blazer on a weekday to rolled up and paired with a sweater or tee and sneakers on the weekend.

CLASSIC WHITE SHIRT Maybe you have one already in your closet and are bored with wearing it the same way with a blazer for work, 9-5. Shake things up. Try tying at the waist, paired with your jeans or a leather skirt, add a statement piece of jewelry and booties for a night on the town.

French Dressing Jeans ‘Olivia’

Pinstripes

[ Kingsville ]

Riley-Fit Tailored Poplin Shirt

Banana Republic

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TALL BOOTS

4 Dorking boots

Jacobs Shoes

[ Leamington ] Love And Lore Colourblock Wrap

Indigo

Wool-Blend Coat, Dark Beige

H&M

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A boot that sits just below the knee tends to be the most flattering for all body shapes. A simple tall black riding boot can be paired with leggings, denim and skirts/dresses.

A GREAT COAT

Living in a climate that can be unpredictable from fall into winter puts us in a pickle. We want warmth and style, and a long wool coat will do just that. Wear it buttoned up when the weather is cold, or open with a more relaxed feel (like t-shirt, jeans and sneakers) for a weekend street style look on a pleasant day.

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A Blanket Scarf

Don’t be shy about size, blanket scarves are supposed to be BIG. Wear as a scarf or use as a wrap instead of a jacket. And it’s a stylish alternative compared to a sloppy cardigan to have on hand if your office gets chilly.

SET YOUR SCENE

FROM THE BRANDS YOU TRUST:

LAKESHORE PAINT & SUPPLY Distributors of Paints & Products

120 Erie St. N., Leamington

519-326-3662

[ beauty ]

HOT NEW PRODUCTS

Nail It! Looking for some good nail colours for the colder weather?

Esthetician and OPI Brand Educator Samantha Silvius can help! Here are some colours she suggests from OPI’s Fall 2019 Scotland collection.

Samantha Silvius Esthetics by Samantha at The Hair Cafe IG: @samanthanailedit www.beyondthenails.com

A Little Guilt Under The Kilt

Edinburgh-er & Tatties

Things I’ve Seen In Aber-green

Good Girls Gone Plaid

Representing the vibrant autumn foliage of Scotland, this bold, shimmery shade is the perfect way to welcome the new season.

If red isn’t your cup of tea, undress your summer neon nails and opt for nude. OPI’s Edinburgh-er & Tatties is a fresh, classic peach and will coordinate with your fall wardrobe flawlessly.

Joining the dark side, OPI’s Things I’ve Seen in Aber-green is rich and edgy. Following Pantone’s trend report, green will be a goto colour this season.

If you are anything like me, nothing can compare to a deep, rich shade like OPI’s Good Girls Gone Plaid. This black cherry colour will compliment all skin tones and will definitely put some sassy in ya lassie!

LIP SERVICE It’s never too early to start protecting your lips from drying out in the cold weather.

Rinse Pucker Stick

Anna’s Garden, Home & Wellness [ Kingsville ]

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Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1

Kiehls.ca

O’Keefe’s Lip Repair

Available at most major retailers

Reversa retin[A]list cream Retinol to the rescue in the fight against wrinkles!

Reversa’s new retin[A]list cream uses an encapsulated retinol version that allows for controlled release throughout the day. Not only does it help repair the loss of firmness and sagging skin, but it also regulates melatonin production which helps reduce the appearance of dark spots.

Shoppers Beauty Boutique [ Leamington ]

Sephora Collection Hair Line

Sephora Collection’s new hair line includes dry shampoo, texturizing spray, smoothing cream, semi-permanent hair colour, a scalp massager, “alligator-jaw” clips, snag-free elastics and no-slip bobby pins.

Sephora / Sephora.ca

Beard Care Caring for a thick beard is no easy task, which is why it’s important to find products that help keep things under control and looking good.

Woody’s Beard Wash and 2-in-1 Beard Conditioner

Windsor Beauty Supply [ Leamington ]

ECO-LUXE KITCHENS

Custom, innovative kitchen designs by a professional, experienced Mother - Daughter design team...

and it’s Green!

Proud to sell the first and only non-toxic cabinetry in Windsor-Essex County At the Cabinet Studio, we have been designing custom kitchens since 1995 and have been selling green kitchens for almost a decade. Unlike most traditional cabinets, our cabinets are free of toxins and harmful chemicals. New cabinetry carries VOC’s (Volitile Organic Compounds) that jeopardize your indoor air quality long after installation is complete. When building a new house or renovating your existing kitchen, make the smart choice and protect the health of your family.

To learn more contact us today or visit our website

www.TheCabinetStudio.ca

Leigh Ann and Tereza Hello Mother-Daughter Duo

519.919.5058

[ health ]

SUPPLEMENTS

by Dr. Kelly Upcott-Siebert B.Sc. N.D.

Dr. Kelly Upcott-Siebert B.Sc. N.D. Naturopathic Doctor Origins Naturopathic Retreat www.kellyupcottnd.com

Thinking about taking supplements but not sure where to start? Here are some of my favourite supplements and why you should be taking them.

TURMERIC This spice contains the active ingredient curcumin which has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It can help manage arthritis, boost brain health and help prevent heart disease and cancer.

METHYLCOBALAMIN

(the non-synthetic form of B12)

This common vitamin deficiency increases with age.

Supplementation can improve fatigue, neuropathy, nerve damage, digestive issues, depression and memory loss.

OMEGA 3 LIQUID

(pharmaceutical grade)

Pharmaceutical grade is the purest form of fish oil and contains the highest concentrations of the essential fatty acids DHA and EPA, and ensures that the Omega 3 is free of contaminants and toxins. Omega 3s are important for every cell in the body and protect against most diseases.

VITAMIN D3 The “sunshine” vitamin has several important functions and is a common deficiency in people of all ages.Vitamin D3 is the most studied vitamin and optimal levels are important for regulating mineral absorption, bone and joint health, facilitating normal immune system function, cold and flu prevention, and lowering risk of heart disease, osteoporosis and cancer.

PROBIOTICS These live microorganisms can be consumed through fermented foods and supplements. A balanced gut flora is important for overall health and disease prevention. Benefits of supplementing probiotics include weight loss, improved digestion, proper immune function and optimal mental health.

45 MAIN STREET EAST, KINGSVILLE • 519.733.4681

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[ fitness ]

Hit the ground

RUNNING

Don’t let the cold weather stop you from heading outdoors for a run. Here is how you should dress depending on the temperature: 5 to 10 degrees Celsius

• Long sleeve t-shirt • Running capris • Breathable running cap •Thin, moisture-wicking socks • Running shoes • Polarized running sunglasses

0 to 5 degrees Celsius

• Fleece-lined long sleeves • Vest or moisture-wicking pull-over • Running tights or pants • Thin headband to cover ears • Thin gloves • Thin, moisture-wicking socks • Running shoes • Polarized running sunglasses

-5 to 0 degrees Celsius

• Fleece-lined long sleeves • High neck 1/2 zip pullover or wind/water-resistant jacket • Winter running tights/pants • Moisure-wicking running toque • Lined gloves • Thick, moisture-wicking socks • Running shoes • Polarized running sunglasses

Colder than -5 degrees

• 2 long sleeve shirts, layered • Wind/water-resistant jacket • 2 pairs of running tights • Neck gaiter • Fleece-lined toque • Fleece-lined gloves • Thick, moisture-wicking socks • Running shoes • Polarized running sunglasses

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[ wellness ]

Essentials

by Emily Lewis

If you’re looking for a natural way to fight off the cold and flu season or ease your stress levels while prepping for a big holiday dinner, look no further.

Emily Lewis, Mom & Lifestyle Expert @emily.k.lewis www.dimplesanddots.com

Essential oils have been growing in popularity over the years, and for good reason. They offer us so many ways to support our bodies, homes and minds using non-toxic, plant-based products that truly work.

Diffusing certain oils and blends is the perfect way to not only cleanse your air of all those germs floating around, but it also helps ease sinus congestion and makes your house smell great too.

Essential oils have anti-microbial properties which means they truly clean the air and help build immune systems.

Fall Blends made with Young Living essential oils

IMMUNE SUPPORT

SINUS RELIEF

COOL & CALM

CARAMEL APPLE

3 drops Thieves 2 drops Peppermint 2 drops Frankincense 2 drops Lemon 1 drop Oregano

4 drops Stress Away 4 drops Citrus Fresh

2 drops Oregano 2 drops Tea Tree 2 drops Peppermint 2 drops Lavender 2 drops Lemon

3 drops Orange 2 drops Thieves 1 drop Lemon 1 drop Stress Away

These little bottles of plant juice offer so many wonderful benefits, not only for cold and flu season, but for just about any ailment you may have. Here are some fun facts about essential oils: • Essential oils are all-natural compounds found in the root, petal, rind, leaf or bark of a plant • They have anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties • Essential oils can get into our bloodstream within 30 seconds • Oils are 50-70 times more powerful than herbs • They help support physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing Oils can be diffused, applied topically (need to be diluted with a carrier oil) and used to make a DIY all purpose cleaning spray. But with this industry’s growing popularity, you’ll see oils popping up everywhere you turn so be warned, not all oils are equal. Make sure you are using good quality oils otherwise you could be doing more harm than good.

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[ environment ]

EASY SWAPS

to eliminate single-use products

Becoming more environmentally responsible isn’t just a good thing to do; pretty soon it will become mandatory, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced earlier this year that Canada could ban single-use plastics as early as 2021.

Here are a few easy swaps you can make to reduce the amount of waste you use on a daily basis.

water bottle

Sandwich bag

Planet Wise Zipper Sandwich Bag

Napkin

Lunchbox Napkins

Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens

The Diaper Shop thediapershop.ca

ETSY: SeacliffeCottage

[ Kingsville ]

[ Leamington ]

DRYER BALLS

STRAWS

COFFEE POD

Fluff and Tumble Dryer Balls

Joie Stainless Steel Straws

Keurig My K-Cup Universal Reusable Coffee Filter

Pure Stainless Steel Water Bottle

[ Ruthven ]

Norwex Contact a Norwex rep or visit Norwex.biz

Giant Tiger

[ Leamington ]

FOOD WRAP

Beeswax wraps

BeeKeeper Food Wraps beekeeperfoodwraps.com

Available at most major retailers

Experienced in Financial Planning, Invested in You. Life transitions are inevitable, typically appearing at critical times.

Trying to decide which step to take next, people greatly need sound advice they can depend on.

This is one of the many things I have learned during more than 20 years guiding clients in Essex County while growing and managing their money.

As a Certified Financial Planner professional since 2008, I’m continuing to build a boutique practice that places clients at the core. My approach to financial planning is holistic, always taking into account that while numbers definitely matter, it is the clients who truly count.

Karrie Stowe CFP Financial Consultant

Investors Group Financial Services Inc. #1 Riverside Dr. West, Suite 102, Windsor PH 519-253-3553 / TF 877-497-5606 Karrie.Stowe@investorsgroup.com Trademarks, including IG Wealth Management, are owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations.

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THE 411 ON

CBD When cannabis became legal last year, it brought attention to the various different ways it can be used.

One way is CBD, which has become so popular that many retailers are having trouble keeping CBD products in stock due to the high demand.

Here is what you need to know about CBD.

What is CBD?

CBD is short for cannabidiol and it’s one of the more than 100 chemical compounds found in cannabis plants, including marijuana and hemp.

Can CBD get you high?

No, on its own CBD does not produce a high. The ‘high’ comes from another compound in cannabis called tetrahydrocannabinol, better known as THC.

How is CBD being used?

Many people are now replacing traditional medications with CBD products to aid in the treatment of a variety of conditions including anxiety, insomnia, menopause, inflammation and chronic pain like arthritis.

There are claims that CBD can be used to treat cancer, Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease, although many medical experts warn that more scientific evidence is needed to back these claims.

How can CBD be taken?

CBD is available in different forms including oil, topical cream, spray, tincture and edibles.

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What other products is CBD found in?

While primarily touted for its medical benefits, CBD can also be found in many other products like cosmetics, lotions, candy, coffee and water.

How popular is CBD?

VERY popular, as evidenced by the increasing number of products hitting the market and the fact that retailers are having trouble keeping CBD products in stock.

Celebs are getting in on the CBD action

A number of celebrities are launching their own line of CBD products including entertaining guru Martha Stewart and comedian Chelsea Handler. And CBD parties have become popular with celebrities after Kim Kardashian had a CBD themed baby shower.

CBD isn’t just for people

There are CBD products now on the market for pets (mainly dogs), to be used to treat many of the same ailments that humans are using it for like joint pain and anxiety.

Is CBD legal?

In Canada, CBD products are currently only permitted for sale in licensed cannabis stores. However, that could change as it’s anticipated that the government will legalize CBD soon. In the United States, CBD is legal if it comes from the hemp plant and contains less than 0.3% THC.

Where can you buy CBD products?

In Canada, CBD products are currently only permitted for sale in licensed cannabis stores. However, a large number of CBD products are available online and in unlicensed stores. In the United States, CBD products are readily available in many locations including many major drugstore chains.

CBD buyer beware

Medical experts warn to proceed with caution when using CBD products due to the lack of regulation of the products and since formal research is lacking regarding the long-term effects associated with using it. When in doubt, talk to a physician or medical professional about whether CBD is right for you.

[ tech ]

The future of TECH

by Yvonne Pilon

Yvonne Pilon

WEtech Alliance www.wetech-alliance.com

It’s not difficult to recognize just how much technology is used on a daily basis – from smartphones to smart homes, and in the cars we drive. Here are just a few ways technology may impact your daily life in the coming years.

TIFFANY & CO | BVLGARI | JIMMY CHOO | TOM FORD | PRADA | DIOR | DOLCE & GABBANA

SUNGLASS AND FRAME SELECTION IN THE AREA

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SWAROVSKI | VERSACE | GUCCI | MAUI JIM | OAKLEY | RAY-BAN | AND MANY MORE

LARGEST

Fashion and beauty: • Imagine a vacation photo on Facebook that tags merchandise for sale, like the new Gucci bag you picked up in Vradero.

• You can already virtually try on makeup using Sephora or a pair of glasses using Warby Parker.

• While in your suburban house you visit a fashion house with personalized styling backed by data science and artificial intelligence, like Stitch Fix and Project Muse.

Entertaining: • Throwing a do for a few is easy since you can welcome guests from the kitchen with a video equipped doorbell, grill from the comfort of your three season Florida room with the iGrill and order food from catering apps UberEats or Skip the Dishes.

• Expecting more guests?

Avoid repeating the Wi-Fi password with the Amazon Echo smart speaker feature called Alexa Blueprints that lets you create your own questions and answers.

Food and drinks: • Get ready for a robot to mix your drink. Boston restaurant Spyce has an automated robotic kitchen designed by MIT engineering graduates and the soon-to-open Sushi Singularity restaurant in Tokyo will prepare custom meals using a 3D printer.

Health and wellness: • Telemedicine already connects remote communities with doctors, but combine telemedicine with virtual reality and you open the opportunity for doctors to remotely assist patients with dementia or cognitive impairments.

• Health-to-home or healthto-work are key trends in healthcare, such as HENRY The Dentist that provides in-office checkups, mobile mammography services and fertility hormone testing from home thanks to Toronto startup Lilia.

• Other trends include bluelight blocking glasses to help you sleep better and smart clothing to keep you cool during menopause.

Travel: • Keep an eye out for recognition technology including hotel check-ins with facial recognition or access to hotel rooms by fingerprint or mobile phone.

• Augment friendly TSA staff with robots who can detect concealed weapons.

• Kayak already sizes up your bag long before pre-boarding with its augmented reality app, and AI and virtual reality will help you pick the right hotel room in the right neighbourhood.

[ auto ]

Good Cars For K-9s It’s common to buy a vehicle based on your current lifestyle needs, like plenty of space for a growing family or towing capability for boats or campers. But what about a vehicle that suits your dog’s needs?

Autotrader recently released a list of the 10 Best Cars For Dog Lovers based on the following features they think every dog-friendly car should include: - Leather seats because they are easier to clean - Tinted windows to help keep the interior cool - A low cargo floor so it’s easier for your dog to get in and out - Rear air vents to allow for good air circulation throughout the vehicle - Cargo area tie downs to help secure crates

With those features in mind, here are the 10 vehicles Autotrader recommends for dogs and dog-lovers: • 2019 BMW X2 • 2019 Buick Regal TourX • 2019 Chrysler Pacifica • 2019 Honda Fit • 2019 Jeep Wrangler • 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV • 2019 Subaru Crosstrek • 2019 Tesla Model 3 • 2019 Toyota RAV4 • 2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country

Discover our Collections From classic to rustic to contemporary, we have the perfect furniture for you.

Over 30 dining sets and 75 chair models on display.

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TRAVELS Who:

Ashton and Alan Beausoleil of Leamington

Where:

Rome and Praiano, Italy for their honeymoon.

Why:

We decided on Italy for our honeymoon because it incorporated all of our favourite things: pizza, pasta and WINE! Neither of us had ever been to Europe before and we thought Italy would be a perfect place to start. We also have family and friends who were recently there which was helpful for recommendations.

About their trip We flew into Rome and spent our first night there, which was great. The next morning, we took a train to Naples and then private transportation to Praiano that we arranged through our villa.

The transit system, Italiarail, is extremely user friendly and safe, especially when you don’t speak the language.

Praiano is located on the Amalfi Coast near the popular town of Positano. We chose to stay in Praiano instead of Positano because it was recommended to us as a quieter town with fewer tourists. We were so happy with our choice! Everyone was friendly and it was so safe to walk around at all hours. The restaurants were AMAZING and the view is undeniable.

Our day trip to Capri was also an experience I would highly recommend. We used the company Positano Boats which picked us up right at the marina in Praiano.

We also ventured into Positano on our second last day on the coast. We took a city bus which picked us up right outside our villa and brought us to downtown Positano.

Positano is beautiful but is very busy, so it was nice to come back to Praiano at night to relax. Although Praiano is much quieter than Positano, there is still lots to do and I would stay there again.

After four days on the coast we headed back to Rome for our last two nights where we toured the city and did all of the popular stops including the Vatican, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Coliseum, Roman ruins, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps which are all a must see, at least for your first trip.

Their recommendations PRAIANO

HOTEL

Villa Gianlica

Amazing view, clean and modern. They have a pool and a restaurant in-house where they make everything fresh! It is a great location to walk anywhere in town.

ROME

RESTAURANT

DAY TRIP

RESTAURANT

The view here is amazing.

You’re close to the top of the mountain and the food compares to nothing we have ever had. Black truffle pasta and fresh seafood!

This day tour was a must! We used the company Positano Boats which picked us up at the marina in Praiano around 8:30am. We saw many sites on the boat ride and once you arrive in Capri you are free to do whatever you choose.

Definitely try to make a reservation as this place is ALWAYS packed. The food is absolutely amazing. There are two women who sit at the front window and hand roll all of the noodles used in the restaurant. Not only is it a cool experience but you’ll talk about this pasta for the rest of your life!

KASAI

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Capri

Osteria Da Fortunata

[ travel ]

PLAN YOUR WINTER

GETAWAY...

If you already have dreams of escaping the winter weather, check out these vacation destinations.

... AND START PACKING!

Made in Kingsville!

Flounced bandeau bikini top and classic bikini bottom

Peach Palm Ruched One-Piece

Torrid

Ardene

[ Leamington ] Saxx Mens Swim Short

My Cousin’s Closet [ Kingsville ]

Caerula Mar Club

Tom Ford - Penelope sunglasses

Maui Jim - Red Sands sunglasses

[ Kingsville ]

[ Leamington ]

EYES

Imperial’s Eyeglass Shoppe

South Andros Island, Bahamas www.caerulamar.com Fans of the HGTV show Island of Bryan will recognize

Caerula Mar, the Bahamian resort that was gutted and renovated by expert handyman Bryan Baeumler and his interior designer wife Sarah. If you vacation there, be sure to look for the stunning Bravo Fire Pits that were manufactured by Dekko Concrete in Kingsville.

Grand Opening - November 2019

X The Cape

Sandals Grande St. Lucian

www.thompsonhotels.com A Thompson brand hotel, The Cape is a beachfront, luxury boutique hotel featuring spa cabanas, two pools, a rooftop bar and panoramic views of the ocean complete with the sun setting over the iconic El Arco (“the arch”).

www.sandals.com/grande-st-lucian No need to make the long trip to French Polynesia to stay in an over-the-water bungalow as Sandals now offers this luxurious accomodation including ‘sea through’ glass floors, an overwater hammock and butler service.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

493 Ouellette Ave • Downtown Windsor (519)253-2418 • (888)520-2737

Gros Islet, St. Lucia

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[ parenting ]

INFANTILE SPASMS

Why it’s so hard to diagnose and why an early diagnosis is crucial When Jessica Johnston’s son Bradley was four months old, she and her husband Ryan noticed that he had stopped smiling. Not long after, he began crying hysterically day and night.

it looked exactly like what was happening to Bradley. Her paediatrician, Dr. Ann Contrucci, advised her to take him to the hospital immediately.

The doctor in the ER witnessed Bradley having a spasm and “We could not calm him down said it looked like reflux, but no matter what we did,” Jessica Jessica refused to accept that said. “I look back at it now and I diagnosis. think that was him telling us that something was not right.”

“I told her, You don’t understand, he used to smile, he used to babble, he used to follow my But it wasn’t until they noticed that Bradley’s twin brother Blake fingers, he used to look at me, was clearly “leaps and bounds” he used to make eye contact ahead of his brother in terms of and he’s not doing any of that.” development that the couple realized something was wrong. The ER doctor was going to send them home but decided to consult with the hospital’s “People would tell us not to compare them, that no two chil- head paediatrician first, who dren are the same,” Jessica said. decided that since Bradley But she knows that being able was only four months old, they would keep him overnight to to compare the two actually make sure they weren’t missing helped in this situation. something.

In addition to Bradley losing They scheduled an EEG and an milestones, Jessica and Ryan MRI for the next day; the MRI started noticing other behavwould check for structural damiours they hadn’t seen before, either with their twins or when age, like an injury to the brain or their older son Zak was a baby. a tumour, while the EEG would monitor Bradley’s brain waves.

“We noticed physical things like jackknifing and eye bulges, and The MRI came back clear, then short little bursts of them in however the EEG showed that Bradley was suffering from clusters.” hypsarrhythmia, a chaotic pattern of brain waves that So the Kingsville couple took occurs in children with Infantile Bradley to their paediatrician Spasms, a rare form of child who prescribed reflux epilepsy. medication, as his symptoms were common with reflux.

It was exactly as Jessica had suspected based on what she When the reflux medication didn’t help, Jessica decided to had seen online. do the one thing nearly all Now that they had the correct doctors will explicitly tell you diagnosis, the next step was to not to do: she Googled her get Bradley on medication to son’s symptoms. stop the spasms as quickly as possible.

“I typed in ‘baby spasms’ and the first thing that came up was When the first medication did Infantile Spasms. I’m reading through it and it’s describing my not work on its own, it had to be combined with Prednisone, child to a tee,” she said. considered the “miracle drug” for its effectiveness but the Jessica called her paediatrician’s office and told them what “devil drug” because of the she had found online and that awful side effects. For Bradley,

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those side effects included insomnia, high blood pressure and extreme weight gain.

Despite the negative side effects, the spasms completely went away within five days and they haven’t seen them since.

Bradley Johnston during his first EEG when he was four months old.

An EEG in June showed that Bradley is clear of Infantile Spasms, although he has to remain on seizure medication until January 2020.

Bradley is now one year old and is three to four months behind in his development. However, it’s a good sign that his development is progressing again as he is now able to sit and chew food on his own, and he’s beginning to crawl and talk.

The Johnston Family, from left to right: Ryan, Zak, Blake, Jessica and Bradley (who was on Prednisone when this photo was taken).

He does physiotherapy monthly and he will need occupational therapy along with speech therapy in the coming months.

Long term, there are still many unknowns for Bradley; Jessica and Ryan know they just have to wait and see how he develops intellectually, but they know his long-term prognosis is better because of their persistence early on.

“The doctors have told us that the things working in our benefit is that he was developing fine before this started happening and that we caught it early and treated it early,” Jessica said.

It was two weeks after they had first noticed Bradley’s behaviour that he was diagnosed with Infantile Spasms. And Jessica is happy that she trusted her instinct, despite worrying that doctors and nurses were going to think she was just being a “paranoid mom”.

“With this disorder, every moment counts because it can do such irreversible brain damage,” Jessica explains. “But we honestly do believe that we’re one of the lucky ones.”

Bradley in early September at almost one year old.

About Infantile Spasms • Infantile Spasms is a rare form of child epilepsy.

• It often starts when a child is three to seven months old.

• The spasms are brief (only a few seconds long) but can occur in clusters that can last several minutes and occur numerous times throughout the day.

• Some indicators of a spasm are the arms and legs jerking, head nod or the eyes opening wide.

• Infantile spasms are most likely to occur immediately after a child has woken up.

• Infantile Spasms can be diagnosed with an EEG, MRI or CT. • Infantile Spasms can occur because of a pre-existing issue, such as a brain injury or genetic disorder, although in some cases there is no identifiable cause.

• Many of the symptoms of Infantile Spasms are similar to the symptoms of colic or reflux, often making an early diagnosis difficult.

• If you believe your child is having Infantile Spasms, you should see a doctor immediately due to the importance of early treatment.

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Spa Massages

“I love, love, love massages!

A great day to me is a day at the spa! I’m a sucker for a good foot massage with essential oils.”

My Favourite Things

Beaches and Palm Trees

“Sun, palm trees, the waves splashing...this is my favourite way to recharge.”

Flowers

“Obviously, I love flowers, my life revolves around them!

Flowers is not only what I do, but they have brought me so many friendships. Fresh flowers in my house are a must for me!”

Courtesy of Cedar Point

Cedar Point

“This is a family tradition for us every summer....and yes I’m a screamer on the roller coasters!”

Krissy Thiessen The Flower Shop at Thiessen’s Photo by Anthony Minaudo

Accent Pillows

“Yikes, this is a must for me! The more pillows on my bed the better! My friends laugh (my husband not so much!) because my pillows almost touch the foot of my bed, I have so many!”

Christmas Eve

“Such a magical night. I love the start of the Christmas season with my boys and my family! Silent Night is my favourite song.”

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Surprising People With Gifts “I love celebrating birthdays & ‘just because’ occasions! (My Birthday is usually a week long celebration!)”

Scarfs

“Nothing beats a great scarf & a cozy sweater! I’m all about being cozy and warm.”

[ giving back ]

Helping Our Neighbours In Need

It was a simple idea that led to jumped on board and with Matt Isaacs forming the that, the Neighbourhood Neighbourhood Charitable Charitable Alliance was born.

Alliance.

Since being formed in 2012, “I wanted to help people the group has raised approxdirectly who suffered from an imately $350,000 that has illness,” Isaacs explained. “So been donated to more than rather than donate money to 125 individuals and organian organization, I wanted to zations. The group initially give the money directly to the raised funds through a golf people who needed it.” tournament but now their main events are the Spring So the Kingsville resident Bling gala held each April and approached some co-workers Hoopin’ Around The Clock, at Hub International and some a 24 hour charity basketball friends who are business peo- game held each January. ple in the area, explaining that he wanted to start a group The Neighbourhood Charitato raise money for people in ble Alliance has assisted those need in our community. in need by paying bills for people who are off work due Everyone he approached to illness and providing gas

Members of the Neighbourhood Charitable Alliance presenting The Bridge Youth Resource Centre with a $50,000 donation. From left to right: George Bergen, President of The Bridge, with NCA board members Kim Lewis, Matt Isaacs, Harold Konrad, Gloria Cavenago, Shawn Chapman, Linda Jeffery, Tim Dobson and David Halliwill.

cards to patients who were required to travel for medical appointments. They have also made donations to local organizations including $8,900 to Erie Shores Hospice for the purchase of an ultrasound machine and a $50,000 donation to The Bridge Youth Resource Centre in Leamington.

100% of the money raised by the Neighbourhood Charitable Alliance is donated back to the community as the

group is entirely volunteer driven.

Current board members are Matt Isaacs, Carrie Pinard, Kim Lewis, Shawn Chapman, Gloria Cavenago, Linda Jeffery, Tim Dobson, Harold Konrad, Tony Gaffan and David Halliwill.

For more information about the Neighbourhood Charitable Alliance visit: www.neighbourhoodcharitablealliance.com

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PICTURE PERFECT Four photographers share their favourite local places to take outdoor fall photos.

Hillman Marsh

Kopegaron Woods

I absolutely adore all of the warm colours fall sunsets bring. The perfect sunset adds a romantic and dreamy feel to any photo! Hillman Marsh provides so many amazing locations to capture these beautiful moments.

It’s quiet and I love to go there on my own. Families can relax, trusting that I know the sweet spots for cozy engaging images of their families. I adore the trees and pathways, and how each season brings with it its own uniqueness.

Stella’s View Photography

Ginger Snaps!

Cate Foulon,

facebook.com/stellasviewphotography

Lee-Ann Dueck, gingersnapsyou.ca

Point Pelee National Park

Two Creeks Conservation Area

Anthony Minaudo,

Vicki Bartel,

With its beautiful beaches, forest and pathways, Point Pelee offers photographers an assortment of locations for a fall photoshoot.

Minaudo Captures

minaudocaptures.com

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The conservation area is beautiful during fall. I especially love the tall pine trees as the sun sets - perfect for magical photos!

Vicki Bartel Photography vickibartel.com

WHAT YOU NEED TO

get cozy

The colder weather will soon be here and one of the best ways to deal with the elements is to just stay home and get cozy.

Here are some things that can help you do that.

President’s Choice Deja Vu Mug

Real Canadian Superstore

Chai Tea

[ Leamington ]

your m o r f t i Get library! local

24/7 Solid V-Neck Tank

Maurices

[ Leamington ]

super soft!

Baked Goods

Tim Hortons

The Wooden Spoon Bakery at Aziz Fruit Stand [ Leamington ]

The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living

by Meik Wiking

Welcome Home 3-Wick Candle

Bath and Body Works

Graceful Embrace Wrap

lululemon

Basic Smocked Joggers

Ardene

[ Leamington ]

Sweaters from England Wool Blankets from Wales and England

Pokoloko Fleece-Lined Throw

Dusty Diamond Decor

Jackets from England

[ Cottam ]

Dr. Scholls Low Cut Soothing Spa Socks

Walmart

[ Leamington ]

Handmade Leather Bags and Wallets from England Jewellery from England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Germany and Spain Food all imported from the UK 25 King St. W, Harrow

www.blimeys.ca

787-1244

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Alsen Chaise

Ashley Furniture

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[ food & entertaining ]

THE PERFECT FALL

Side Dish Leamington resident Laura Wilkinson is the creative force behind the blog One House, 2 Barns.

Her instagram account is a steady stream of pin-worthy pictures including mouth-watering food, incredible thrift store finds and impressive holiday decor. Here is one of her favourite family recipes.

My mom’s squash and apple bake is a family tradition. It’s sweet, but not too sweet, and makes a nice foil to the other vegetables and proteins you are serving.

It’s super easy and you can assemble it ahead of time.

Throw it in the oven about an hour and a half before you’re ready to eat.

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Laura Wilkinson

@onehouse2barns onehouse2barns.blogspot.ca

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE A

Charcuterie Board Marinated vegetables Nuts

Variety of cheeses Dried Fruit

Olives Cured meats

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[ gift guide ]

FOR HIM

FOR HER

Saxx Men’s Boxers

Kate Spade New York Monogram Catch-All Dish

Source For Sports The Pine Knob Detrola Watch

bedbathandbeyond.ca

[ Leamington ]

Shinola

In Bloom Kimono

The Bay

2019 Vachetta Billfold

John Varvatos

Hallmark - Star Wars I Am Your Father Mug

Kingsville I.D.A. Pharmacy [ Kingsville ]

Holiday Gift Guide

Gemstone Earrings

ETSY: EVB Jewelry Also available at Kings Bake Shop [ Kingsville ]

Scrunchies

Scrunch Of Joy scrunch-of-joy.myshopify.com

FOR THEM

Denver Hayes Cotton/Rayon Casual Crew Socks

Mark’s

[ Leamington ] Herschel Cashmere Slippers

Indigo

Ready To Wheel Hat

Gongshowgear.ca

Rockwell Razors Beard Bib

Blimey’s British Store & Gift Shop [ Harrow ]

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Custom Portrait

Custom Peg Dolls

Instagram: @Jesmyne

ETSY: GluePaperScissorShop Ginger Bangle

Swarovski

Voluspa Pedestal Warm Tones Gift Set We’re Probably At The Rink Doormat

ETSY: TheDoormatShop

Sephora.com

[ gift guide ]

BOOK IT

local history

The Leamington Italian Community

by Walter Temelini

Amazon.ca

Gmorning, Gnight - Little Pep Talks For Me & You

by Lin-Manuel Miranda

local author

Fraiche Food, Full Hearts

by Jillian Harris & Tori Wesszer

Indigo

Indigo

Tea-spiration, Inspirational Words for Tea Lovers

by Lu Ann Pannunzio

Amazon.ca

BOX IT

Le Petite Eternity Roses

Venus et Fleur venusetfleur.com

Hand-made Truffles

Jewelry Box with Agate Handle

Dutch Boys Chocolate [ Kingsville ]

Deluxe Gift Box

Pier 1

Little Life Box littlelifebox.com

Hippy Lug Purse

Sleepy Kitten Bag

BAG IT

Leopard Shoulder Bag

Winners

[ Leamington ]

Shaving Kit

Roots

Cindy’s Home and Garden [ Kingsville ]

Marshalls

BOTTLE IT

Pelee Island Winery Lola red, rosé and white wine

Available at LCBO

Fragrance Sampler and Certificate For Her

Fragrance Sampler and Certificate For Him

[ Leamington ]

[ Leamington ]

Shoppers Beauty Boutique

Shoppers Beauty Boutique

Wolfhead Coffee Whiskey and Wolfhead Grapefruit Flavoured Vodka

Available at LCBO

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[ gift guide ]

MAKERS GONNA MAKE

Star Wars Silicone Spatulas & Apron Set

Williams-Sonoma.ca

STMT DIY Wooden Charm & Tassel Jewelry Kit

Michaels

Little Tikes Builder Bot

Walmart.ca

Melissa & Doug - Decorate Your Own Dinosaur Figurines

Dollar Haven

Scholastic Maker Genius: 50+ Home Science Experiments

3Doodler Start Essentials Pen Set

Trim-A-Rim Customizable Mirror / Dry Erase Board

Amazon.ca

[ Wheatley ]

Kid Made Modern - Comic Book Kit

ToysRUs.ca

BestBuy.ca

Dollarama

[ Kingsville / Leamington ]

Giving back to our community

Over the past 42 years, Hugo & Linda Tiessen have supported many causes, projects and charities in our community.

The HL Tiessen Foundation was established in 2018 to strengthen and expand this community support.

The HL Tiessen Foundation was established “to support charities to improve the quality of life of the local community and is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people offering, hope, inspiration and empowerment through financial support” (mission statement).

Hugo & Linda Tiessen, Greg & Amanda Tiessen

We have been overwhelmed by the support of individuals and businesses over the past 18 months and this has given us an opportunity to donate $50,500 back to our community to six registered charities.

Hugo Tiessen

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Greg Tiessen

519-326-5791

[ gift guide ]

fun for adults too!

WELL PLAYED

OH BABY Demdaco Baby Products Anna’s Garden, Home and Wellness [ Kingsville ]

Melissa & Doug - Pet Care Play Set

Beyblade Burst SlingShock

[ Kingsville ]

[ Leamington ]

The Fishing Game

LOL Surprise - Fashion Show On-The-Go

[ Leamington ]

[ Leamington ]

Wooden Chess Set

Team Canada Mini Hockey Net Set

Kingsville I.D.A Pharmacy

Walmart

Walmart

Giant Tiger

Mastermind Toys

Drool Buster Bib

Mommy & Me Activity Scarf

Frame

Baby Love Photo Swaddle

Canadian Tire

[ Leamington ]

KidKraft Corner Kichen Set

Wayfair.ca

2 Main Street West, Kingsville, ON www.DutchBoysChocolate.com 519-733-2222 Tues - Sun: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Milkmaid by Vermeer - collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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[ gift guide ]

TEE IT UP

adults

GET PERSONAL

Handstamped, personalized keychain 70’s Boblo Men’s & Women’s Tee

Southwest Shores southwestshores.com

Missguided - Britney Spears Graphic Tee

The Bay

kids

Brand Dead brand-dead.myshopify.com

Born & Raised Map Tee

Lise’s StitchCraft facebook.com/lisestitchcraft

Signature Engravable Leather Wrap Bracelet

Just Write Rectangle Charm

DNA Health and Ancestry Kit

Customizable Photo Travel Mug

Stella & Dot Contact a Stella & Dot rep or visit ca.stelladot.com

Good Things Grow In Ontario Tee

The Good Kid Clothing Co. thegoodkid.ca

Wake. Skate. Repeat. Tee

Little Ice Tribe littleicetribe.com

Monogrammed bookmark

Wolf & Rebel wolfandrebel.com

Thirty-One Gifts Contact a Thirty-One rep or visit mythirtyone.ca

Graphic Crew-Neck Tee

Old Navy

23andMe 23andme.com

Dollar Tree

[ Leamington ]

FUNNY FEET

Yo Sox - Golf Girl Crew Socks “The Only Iron I Use”

Briar Patch Studio [ Wheatley ]

Living Royal Oui Oui Glow In The Dark Ankle Socks

Kingsville I.D.A. Pharmacy [ Kingsville ]

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Blue Q Crew Socks “Ain’t No Bad Joke Like A Dad Joke”

Blimey’s British Store & Gift Shop [ Harrow ]

Graphic Ankle Socks “You Make Me Soy Happy”

Forever 21

[ gift guide ]

IN THE KITCHEN

TECH IT OUT

Tile Mate Bluetooth Item Tracker

Staples

[ Leamington ]

Oculus Virtual Reality Headset

BestBuy.ca

Manual Espresso Machine

Wusthof Magnetic Knife Stand

DeLonghi

Williams Food Equipment

Kuraidori SIngle Burner Induction Cooker

Wildly Delicious Brie Baker

[ Leamington ]

[ Leamington ]

Lakeside Bakery

Home Hardware

Google Nest Hello Video Doorbell

Costco.ca

SYMFONISK Table Lamp with WiFi Speaker

Ikea

California Champagne Saber

Amazon.ca

Mini Video Projector

Amazon.ca

Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones NBA Collection - Raptors White

The Source

PET PRESENTS

Budz Round Cuddler Bed

Jump Owl House Cat Cave

[ Leamington ]

[ Kingsville / Leamington ]

Naughty and Nice Pet Bowls

Bonzai Gifts by Pet Nanny ETSY: BonzaiGiftsPetNanny

Ruffin’s Pet Centre

Pet Valu

Pet Bandanas

Winners

[ Leamington ]

[ Kingsville ]

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PROMOTIONAL

GET WELLNESS

PRODUCTS MAKE GREAT CUSTOMER

GIFTS

Saje X Samara Farmacy Grey

Relaxus Himalayan Salt Night Light Diffuser

Saje Natural Wellness saje.com

Spartan Nutrition

[ Kingsville / Leamington ]

Drinkware

Notepads Oriwest Multi-Function Ultrasonic Diffuser (Diffuser, alarm clock, bluetooth speaker)

Hush Weighted Blanket

Hush hushblankets.ca

ShopEco shopeco.ca

Pens

FOR THE JETSETTER

USB’s Popsockets

Reusable Shopping Bags Leather Passport / Journal Cover

Collapsible Water Bags

Tagged It Paper Co. taggeditpaperco.ca [ Essex ]

Belkin Power Bank

Canada Luggage Tag

[ Leamington ]

[ Kingsville / Leamington ]

Staples

Dollarama

Reusable Straws

Ban.do Getaway Travel Pillow

Anthropologie

We Design and Print Almost Anything

519.398.9098 www.southpointprinting.ca

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White & Warren Exaggerated Star Cashmere Travel Scarf

Holt Renfrew

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PRACTICAL MAKES PERFECT

[ gift guide ]

TEACHER

Teachers spend a lot of their own money on supplies for your child’s classroom, so gift cards can help them purchase those items. Trust us, they have enough coffee cups and apple-shaped items.

10-in-1 Pressure Cooker

Instant Pot

Titan Trash Compactor

Joseph Joseph

Dyson V11 Absolute Stick Vacuum

Canadian Tire

[ Leamington ]

IN MEMORY

Grasslands Road Products Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens [ Ruthven ]

Life At Home Luxury Bath Towel

Real Canadian Superstore [ Leamington ]

MyPillow Giza Elegance

MyPillow mypillow.ca

Always In Our Hearts Angel

So Loved Frame

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[ finances ]

Now you need to

BUDGET

for all those gifts

Many holiday shoppers worry about whether or not they will have enough money for gifts, while others anticipate using credit cards or other financing methods to stretch their abilities to spend even further. This can make the holiday season more stressful than it needs to be while affecting finances into the new year.

Budgeting for the holidays is a great way to keep spending in check. With these suggestions and shopping strategies, holiday shoppers can better manage their spending.

LOOK AT LAST YEAR

The first step to establishing a budget is to review spending from last year. See how much you allotted to each person and how much you actually ended up spending on those people. Did you go over or under? Think about the other ways you spent money, including on decorations, entertaining, etc. Once you have a clear picture of how you spent your money last year, you can start building a budget for this year.

SET LIMITS

Set limits on spending. You may want to be generous with everyone and go above and beyond, but overspending is impractical and can have some grave consequences. Many financial planners recommend shoppers spend no more than 1.5 percent of annual income on holiday expenses, so establish realistic spending limits that won’t break the bank.

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MAKE A LIST

Select the gifts that have the most importance or those you want to buy the most, and budget with them in mind. Resist the temptation to buy extra items in an effort to make gifts look more impressive.

KEEP TRACK

Be sure to keep receipts and maintain a log of all your holiday spending. You will not know if you are sticking to your budget if you do not keep a running tab of all your spending. Those receipts and spending records also will be handy to keep for next year when you have to establish a new budget.

[ new year ]

New Year, New Resolutions New Year’s is a time to reflect on the year that passed, and to plan for the year ahead. But if you’re tired of making the typical New Year’s resolutions (we’re looking at you working out and eating healthier), here are some others to consider: • • • • • • • • • •

Try at least one new food each month Take up a new hobby Compliment at least one person each day Be nicer to your co-workers Read a classic book you’ve never read Drive the speed limit more Be a better friend Wear more bright colours Reconnect with an old friend Get the photos on your phone printed

share,

Let’s

laugh, dream,

Together.

discover, connect,

We live our best lives hand in hand.

Let us lend you ours.

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Save the date!

October

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Carnegie social Kingsville Mill Street Night Market Leamington Southpoint kite festival Leamington

October

October

Thanksgiving

MIgration festival Kingsville

November

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November

kingsville santa claus parade

fantasy of lights begins Kingsville

November

November

November

american Thanksgiving

Black Friday

MILL STREET NIGHT MARKET Leamington

November

EYEWEAR

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December

Leamington santa claus parade

wheatley santa claus parade

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