With a new school year upon us, that means lots of packed lunches, and lots of scrambling in the mornings to decide just on what to make! Here is a helpful list for all you busy parents out there, of 25 healthy ideas that are perfect for your children's packed lunches- from healthy treats to light meals and easy snacks, there is something for everyone! Visit http://www.thecreativebite.com/healthy-back-to-school-lunc…/ for the complete list!
From August 31 until September 3, the Winnipeg Art Gallery will be holding its exhibit for the Defying Convention Women Artists in Canada, featuring work by more than 30 groundbreaking women of the Modernist period in Canada, who not only challenged artistic conventions, but defied constraints on women's roles in the decades after the Victorian era. Visit https://www.wag.ca/…/display,exhibit…/217/defying-convention for more information.
The moment Fall hits, we rush to our local coffee shop and order a pumpkin spice latte. Why not just take it upon yourself and try to make it at home? This recipe is easy and we bet you have most, if not everything, you need to make it at home right now! Check out https://www.inspiredtaste.net/…/pumpkin-spice-latte-at-hom…/ for the entire recipe!
At Crocus Gardens B1 we are almost all moved in! There are some finishing touches on the exterior in progress. The lobby area will be finished after everyone is moved in to ensure the furniture and decorations remain in pristine condition. The numbers have been painted in the underground parking and the last final lines will be painted the end of this week or early next week. There will be exercise bikes placed in Crocus B1 in the next couple of weeks. At Crocus Gardens B2 the underground parkade flooring is being poured. The first-floor framing is currently underway!
Movies play almost every week during the Summer months outdoors at Transcona Centennial Square located at 135 Regent Avenue West! So bring a blanket and a lawn chair, and enjoy Black Panther on August 30th under the stars with some friends and family because this luxury won't be available come fall time!
As summer comes to an end, and back to school season begins, it can be hard to get back into a regular schedule-both for kids and adults. To help you out, visit Care.com's blog post which lists 101 back to school tips for both kids and parents, which for sure will help you ease into this upcoming school year at https://www.care.com/…/101-back-to-school-tips-for-kids-an…/
Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean that patio drinks should! Enjoy the rest of August with this delicious and refreshingly good strawberry limeade vodka smash- all you need is one juiced lime, strawberry juice, tonic water and vodka, and you're good to go! Let us know how you like yours!
Do you love hiking and active living? The Transcona Trail connects just down the road on Transcona Boulevard, for hiking, jogging and cycling through the Rotary Tall Grass Nature Park, the Transcona Community Bioreserve, or observe the waterfowl in the George Olive Park marshes!
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A quick update for you all - we have been working hard to complete Crocus Gardens Phase 1 building so it is ready for all its lovely new owners! We are so excited that our Crocus Gardens family is growing!! Want to keep up with our construction updates and blog? Visit www.crocusgardens.ca/blog to keep yourself in the loop!
Experience this memorable multicultural festival by visiting the 44 volunteer-run pavilions that feature live entertainment, cultural displays, warm hospitality and authentic ethnic cuisine. Explore Folklorama between August 5-18 at various venues across Winnipeg. Visit www.folklorama.ca for more information!
We are so excited for all of our brand new home owners to start their new chapter here at Crocus Gardens and we can tell that they are just as happy as we are! Thinking of starting a new chapter for yourself? Check out our website for information on how you could start moving in, in no time! www.crocusgardens.ca
We at Crocus Gardens would love to congratulate those who started to move in on Phase 1 residences! Welcome to the community, and most importantly; welcome HOME! www.crocusgardens.ca
The Crocus Gardens Clubhouse has something for everyone! Check out the main floor: composed of a common area / activity room with tables and chairs, a private dining room/meeting space, a kitchen with fridge, microwave, and stove, a lounge with a couch and TV, and an office! Want to see what's inside the rest of the clubhouse? Visit http://www.crocusgardens.ca/amenities for the rest of our amenities!
A huge advantage to owning a condo here at Crocus Gardens is if you would prefer not to mow the lawn, weed the garden or make any outdoor repair, we have you covered! For a list of other condo perks, visit our website here to see all Crocus Gardens has to offer! http://www.crocusgardens.ca/amenities
We are situated in the growing family neighbourhood of Crocus Meadows, with nearly every possible amenity just minutes away! Anchored by the Kildonan Place shopping centre, the area offers an abundance of shopping and dining options! Check out more info on your future community at http://www.crocusgardens.ca/community
To answer all of pet parent's inquiries, yes, we are 100% PET FRIENDLY! Owners are allowed up to two cats or two dogs, weighing no more than 35lbs each! So bring your furry friends along with you during your move, because at the end of the day, they're family too! www.crocusgardens.ca
Patio season is finally upon us, so what better way to celebrate than to visit one of Winnipeg's best patios! Grab your friends or grab your family and head to one the 15 patios that you need to add to your summer bucket list, listed by Narcity: https://www.narcity.com/…/15-winnipeg-patios-you-need-to-ad…
The temperature continues to rise, and so do our needs to stay cool! Visit one of Winnipeg's best outdoor pools this season, and enjoy some physical activity in the sun! https://www.todaysparent.com/…/best-outdoor-pools-in-winni…/