Button Tree Designs
As Summer continues to shine and bring heat and the blooming colours of August flowers, there are many opportunities for seniors to be...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 10, 20201 min read
Fun Facts: Poinsettia
Tomorrow, December 12th is National Poinsettia Day! Legend has it that the poinsettia’s association with Christmas comes from a Mexican...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 22, 20201 min read
Stick & Twig Christmas Tree
Have fun making this adorable Christmas tree with your elderly loved one or those in your care. Using items from nature and a few...
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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
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 10, 20202 min read
Jar Lid Sun Catchers
Sun catchers are instant pick-me-ups! Placing these colourful ornaments on your windows is a great way to brighten your space and your...
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The Ideal Team
Jul 31, 20201 min read
Fun Facts: August
Tomorrow the month of August begins. In the Northern hemisphere, it marks the final full month of summer and shares its attributes with...
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The Ideal Team
Jul 24, 20201 min read
Fun Facts: Owls
They may not wear glasses and read books, as we once believed as children, but owls truly are fascinating creatures! With over 200...
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The Ideal Team
Jul 13, 20201 min read
Happy Camper!
During the hot days of summer, it's best to do simple art activities so as not to overexert your elderly loved ones, or those in your...
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The Ideal Team
May 29, 20201 min read
Fun Facts: June
Another month of 2020 approaches, so we thought we would celebrate the new month with a few fun facts to share with your elderly loved...
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The Ideal Team
May 15, 20201 min read
Fun Facts: Birds!
So, after placing your own bird feeder outside, making your own birdhouse craft, and do some birdwatching, we thought we would share a...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 26, 20202 min read
DIY Bird Feeder
As the spring season continues, you may notice more and more wildlife scurrying about like squirrels, chipmunks, and of course birds! By...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 23, 20201 min read
Fun Facts: Trees
This week we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. Many around the world seek ways to help the environment by doing community...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 21, 20203 min read
Recipe for the Planet
As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, many people use the day to do community clean-ups, spring cleaning household items or...
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The Ideal Team
Apr 15, 20203 min read
The Power of Walking
No we aren't talking about "power walking", although it is a healthy way to stay active, we are talking about the powerful benefits of...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 31, 20202 min read
Create a Rainbow!
During times like this, when the weather is rainy and gloomy, and the world seems a bit out of reach at the moment, why not bring in some...
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The Ideal Team
Mar 21, 20201 min read
Fun Facts: Spring!
Today marks the Vernal Equinox - First Day of Spring- in the Northern Hemisphere! A season celebrated by new beginnings, renewal,...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 25, 20201 min read
Feb. 25th: On This Day...
#history #artist #boxing #painting #art #seniors #culture #seniorcare #museum #impressionist #alzheimers #nature #hockey #varietyshow...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 7, 20201 min read
Fun Fact: Coldest Day in Canada!
#cold #winter #snow #nature #Canada #ice #February #instagood #travel #ottawaseniors #funfacts #history #coldweather #beautiful...
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The Ideal Team
Feb 4, 20201 min read
Feb 4th: This day in History
#history #Stanleycup #ww #ottawa #photography #elderlyinfo #culture #s #museum #love #nature #heritage #travelphotography #historia...
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