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Continue ShoppingBy the time we finished dinner last Sunday there was about 10cm of snow on the ground. One of the luxuries of living in the track of perpetual Great Lakes squall activity is not knowing which forecast will turn up, the one that says slight possibility of snow or the one that proclaims snowmageddon by morning. Sure, we rely on the great education of those who work at telling us what the weather will look like in the future...and we also know to look out the window every so often just to confirm.
Don’t get me wrong, the soft fallen white blanket on our thousands of trees this time of year paints a serene Hallmark picture that puts us in holiday mode. But it also adds fifteen minutes to the pre-bus routine when kids haven't worn boots in three days. My husband, Kevin, always refers to this as “Canadian Too Weather”; you know, too hot, too wet, too windy...I can’t imagine growing up in an area that didn’t have seasons. We all complain some days, but I wouldn’t change it for the world.
Winter for me is respite. Time for planning, scheduling, or even just thinking and dreaming. I am full of pent up desire by spring thaw to get digging and planting, like most of us, even though it’s a happy place I find little time for thinking and dreaming. Bring on winter.
So to help get you through the winter, Day 8 of our 24 Days of Giveaways features a Winter Respite Box. You will receive a Ceramic Life is Good Mug from Good Vibes on Main, an 80 g package of Creemore Market Blend Tea from Clearview Tea Company, a Floral Bouquet Soy wax candle from Cork & Bottle, and a $75 Gift Certificate from Stems Flower Farm.
For a chance to win leave a comment below. In your message, share your favourite season and why, or where or how you find respite, or tell us about your favourite season and why, anything really, as long as it puts a smile on everybody’s face. EASY. This giveaway is open to anyone with a Canadian shipping address. This Giveaway is open until Sunday night December 12th at Midnight PT.
UPDATE: Congratulations to our winner, Shelly S
Of course, if you know someone who would be inspired by browsing our selection of flower and vegetable seeds, please share!
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Eileen Wassink
Dec 08, 2021
My kids ask me often what’s my favourite season such a tough question… winter is great especially when it’s full of snow though it doesn’t seem to be coming yet in this part of Alberta. Spring I look forward to its full of anticipation that is so built up I almost explode! Summer when everything is blooming so beautifully and we take some time to go camping, fishing, etc. Then there’s fall oh all the beautiful colours. This past fall we got to enjoy a longer one and oh what a time to enjoy! It was great not having to rush with the harvest! “For everything there is a season!”
Brenda Kerton
Dec 08, 2021
I always think my favourite season is whichever one I happen to be in! I guess that’s because each of them has something special to give. Spring is all about promise and excitement for the garden season ahead of me. Summer is all about abundance and warmth (and the occasional garden break to hit the beach). Fall is the main veggie harvest, dahlia explosions and lovely colours. Winter is rest, planning and the best time of year for magical morning light that my camera just loves.
Chris
Dec 08, 2021
Ok-now you’ve really got me. Speaking my language after working all day. Sitting there with a hot mug of tea, candle burning-scent of tea and candle. Feet up. Reviewing in my mind what seeds I will grow next spring. Reminiscing about those glorious seeds of yours that turned into the most beautiful zinnias. Life IS good. This is nice.
Stephanie Locas
Dec 08, 2021
I always prefered winter since I was a child. It is just magical. The snow is so white and tree are so dark. It is a perfect white and black background. It is a season that make us slow a little bit. It cosy!