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How to refresh your home!

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Lori from Costandi Designs gives tips on how to refresh your home during the pandemic.

We are spending a ton more time in our homes these days. And I can’t be the only that is looking around with a critical eye and see all the things I’d like to change. But what can we do? We’re in the middle of a pandemic!!!
I’ve laid out a few ideas to help you make some changes in your home without breaking protocol!

  1. Rearrange the furniture – sometimes simply switching around a room can be enough of a change to scratch the itch.
  2. Shop your home – by looking around your home to see what you can borrow from another space, whether it is furniture, a rug, art or accessories, you can create a new look without leaving the house.
  3. Paint your walls – some of the local stores are still taking paint orders, like Chase’s on Prince Street, and they can mix it up, take payment over the phone and do a contactless pick up
  4. Paint your furniture – if you haven’t tried painting a piece of furniture, now is the time, I’ll warn you, it’s addictive! Give Phillips and Chestnut a call and make arrangements to get the right
    paint for your project!
  5. Contact your favourite local shop or artist – lots of small businesses and artists would be thrilled to sell you their wares and then you can create a new look in your home.
  6. Set up a virtual consultation – here at Costandi’s, we are offering virtual consultations if the project you want to tackle is something you need some expert advice on so feel free to give me
    call!

Let’s do our part the #flattenthecurve while still creating a safe sanctuary for our family.

Easy crafts at home!

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Jane Atkinson of the Colchester East Hants Public Library whipped up these great suggestions for keeping the kids (and adults) busy and creative at home!

At this time we all need help keeping our little ones occupied while isolated from friends and schoolmates. Here are some fun simple crafts and activities that can be made with things you probably
have at home.

  1. Using Up Those Empty Toilet Paper Rolls

Bunny Stencils

  1. Take 3 TP rolls and flatten 2 of them a bit to make an oval shape.
  2. Tape the 3 rolls together with the round one on the bottom with the two oval ones attached like large ears.
  3. Dip the end of this in the paint colour of your choice and press onto a sheet of paper. You’ll see the shape of a bunny’s head.
  4. Use different colours to make a lot of colourful bunnies!
  5. Using a marker or pencil, draw in the eyes nose, mouth and whiskers.
  6. You can colour or paint in grass around the bunny heads to make it look like they are in a field

Napkin Holder

  1. Take a TP roll and cut in half 
  2. Paint it with pretty colours or decorate it all over with markers.
  3. You can add glitter if you have it, or stickers/stick-on gems.
  4. Glue on frilly ribbon or lace – whatever makes them pretty!
  5. Slide a napkin through it and use at the supper table to glam it up!
  1. Cloud Dough (a sensory activity)
    1. Take 4 cups of flour in a large bowl and add ½ cup veg oil. 
    2. Mix until combined and holding together ( you may need to add extra oil depending on the dryness of the flour).
    3. Mold it to make your own creations. 
    4. Can store for one month in a plastic ziplock bag.

            (Another recipe calls for 2 cups cornstarch and about ¼ cup hair conditioner, which smells great!)

  1. Mandela Rocks
    1. In your backyard – or on a social distancing walk – find a smooth stone.
    2. Wash the rock and let it air dry. 
    3. You can paint a base coat with the colour of your choosing, or you can just add the Mandela dots to the natural surface
    4. Paint dots all over the stone using a variety of colours in a certain type of pattern or just do free painting.  It’s your unique creation!
  1. Monster/Animal Heads
    1. Using a cereal box or another type of cardboard box you might have on hand, cut out eyeholes that line up with your eyes when the box is put over your head (you may need an adult’s help with this).
    2. Use paint or markers to make a scary face or an animal face.
    3. Tape on shredded paper to the top of the box for hair or tape on antennae made from extra cardboard pieces.
    4. Have fun creating your own animal or scary monster head!
  1. Bow Tie Pasta Butterflies
    1. Use markers to colour bow tie pasta. Add designs on the pasta to look like colourful insects.
    2. Glue the pasta onto paper.
    3. Use a dark marker add antennae. 
    4. You can draw a scene around the butterflies and have them flying around flowers, etc.
  1. Window Painting
    1. Paint on your windows with washable paint to make a cheerful scene or message for your neighbours.

Adult Rec. Video Series

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There are so many recreation programs offered in the Truro and surrounding areas.

Here are the ones that we came across and some, we even tried!

Langille’s Tae Kwon Do– looking to learn traditional martial arts, self-defense or just want to get a great work out in, Tae Kwon Do could be for you. With monthly or per term membership options, you can contact the school at 902-956-1559 or by emailing wayne@langillestaekwondo.com

Scotia Pool – This is perfect for someone who loves the water but doesn’t like cold water. The Scotia Pool is registered with the Arthritis Society and has many different class options such as AquaFit, Aqua Yoga, Lane Swimming, Aqua Zumba, Aqua Therapy, Red Cross Swimming Lessons and more. Their membership options are; monthly, punch pass and drop-in (cash or cheque).

Contact them at (902) 893-6364, online at biblehill.ca and on the media platforms.

RECC – The Rath Eastlink Community Centre has something for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re looking to swim, skate, climb the 35 ft rock wall, use gym equipment, structured fitness classes or use the walking track, the options are endless! Membership options are by day pass, drop-in, monthly and annually as well as special rates for students, seniors, and family memberships. Contact information is (902) 893-2224 or online at www.ratheastlinkcommunitycentre.ca

Joyful Yoga Studio – With over 15 classes to choose from, plus private and off-site classes in Bible Hill and Brookfield, you’ll be able to find the class to suit your time and fitness level. Membership options are; punch pass of 5, 10, 15 or 20 class passes. Classes available for all fitness levels. Contact info is (902) 956-2166 or joyfulyoga@hotmail.com and online at joyfulyoga.ca

Bluenose CrossFit – New to CrossFit or Olympic level training, there’s support for you at every fitness level. Offering Teen Fit, Open Gym, Bootcamps and Yoga, this studio has personal training and much more! Membership options are; 10 punch pass, monthly unlimited, annually unlimited and a fundamentals option for NEW TO CROSSFIT people, to properly introduce them into CrossFit. Contact info: (902) 895-7507 or by emailing admin@bluenosefitness.com

Marmac – This studio offers recreational kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and professional coaching as well as amateur and professional sparring. It’s open to all levels, beginner to advanced. Membership options are by drop-in, 10 punch pass, and monthly unlimited. Contact info is (902) 986-5092.

Kickboxing

Jui-Jitsu

Bowlacade – Whether you want to join a league or recreationally bowl, there are options available to anyone. There are 24 lanes to bowl on and you’ll have lots of fun in the process! Membership options are drop-in or by contacting the Bowlacade for league information by calling (902) 893-1522.

Cobequid Dance Academy – offering high-quality dance training for students of all ages, you can enjoy Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Tap, Barre fitness and more! Cobequid Dance Academy has a drop-in, 10 punch pass, as well as annual membership options and you can contact them by calling (902) 843-3773.

Colchester County – Cobequid Trails that outdoor enthusiasts will love and so many trails and stunning scenery to wow you. See their complete trails map at www.colchester.ca/trails.

Colchester County also offers other programs such as Babes on Blades which is a Learn-To hockey program offered to women with little to no hockey experience as well as other programs. You can also rent sporting equipment from the County Office by contacting them at (902) 897-3185.

Truro Curling Club – Hurry HARRRD to the curling club to knock some rocks on one of their 5 sheets of ice. With many ice times available, you’ll be sure to slide this into your schedule. Membership options are; Full Unlimited, One Night, Men’s Daytime, Ladies Daytime, Stick League for those with mobility issues, Adult Learn to Curl, Social, New Curler and Student. Contact info is (902) 895-1639.

Truro Parks & Recreation – has SO MANY programs and services offered to the public for FREE as well as low cost. You can also rent sporting equipment. The Douglas Street Recreation Centre is one of the best-used facilities the Parks & Recreation has to offer. With programs such as Pickleball as well as Basketball, Badminton, Ball Hockey, Belly Dancing and so much more, you’ll be able to find a program suitable for your skills and ability. Contact information is (902) 893-6078.

Truro Run Tribe – This is a group dedicated to teaching and building running skills. Meeting three times a week, you’ll have accountability as well as group support while pushing yourself to the next level. There is a public Facebook page as well as information on the www.runnovascotia.ca website.

On a side note, one of the best things about this group is that, if you can’t make the run meets, you can reach out to others on the Facebook group and see who’s available to run with you! Such a great community.

We also took the time to create some funny Highlight Videos of our time shooting these videos. Check them out here…

Some other locations to consider are….

  • Cougar Dome – Tennis, Golf, Track, Turf, and Soccer
  • Dal AC – Basketball, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash and Gym membership.
  • Brookfield Curling Club
  • Debert Rink has men’s hockey leagues, learn to skate programs as well as open public skates.
  • NSCC Wellness Centre– Volleyball, Basketball Court, Facility Rentals, Full Gym facility, Fitness Testing,
  • Cycling – information found at www.bicyclenovascotia.ca
  • Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi, Prince Street
  • Truro KungFu Kajukenpo, Pleasant Street
  • Aikido of Colchester, Prince Street
  • Lawn Bowling, Douglas Street Rec Centre
  • Goodlife Fitness, Queen Street Truro
  • New Beginnings Health & Fitness, Bible Hill
  • StudioFit located on Inglis Place.
  • CrossFit Hubtown in Lr. Truro
  • Darts at the Bible Hill Bowlacade
  • The pool at Dooly’s on Juniper Street
  • Yoga East (formally Body Solace Studio) on Prince Street