Mama Cormier

…. my journey to a healthy life, making new memories and so much more

Oranges and Browns of Autumn

Posted on November 14, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….still a lot of colour out there

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Sunny Yellows and Golds in the Neighbourhood

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Mama Cormier

…they won’t be around much longer

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The Reds of Autumn

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….despite being November there is still lots of colour in the neighbourhood

These photos were taken on November 10th.

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Silent Sunday – November 7, 2021

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Mama Cormier

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The Colours of Mid-Autumn

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….the leaves are rapidly falling from the trees but there is still plenty of colour left in the gardens

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Wordless Wednesday – November 3, 2021

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Happy Hallowe’en Everyone

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….a very satisfying Hallowe’en night

Last year our doors were closed because of COVID. This year I noticed in our block that more homes were shelling out than I’ve ever seen in the 43 years I’ve lived here. It was a perfect night. I had made up 50 bags of treats and had another 20 chocolate bars left over. It all went and I had to close shop early.

In total we had 64 kids come to our door. I felt badly when I ran out because I know that there would have been more. One of the things that I loved about Hallowe’en this year was the sense of community with those that participated. We walked up and down the street and talked to our neighbours and chatted with the parents when they brought their children up to the door. My husband and I both shelled out the treats and we were able to sit outside because the weather was so mild.

Did you participate in Hallowe’en this year?

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The Neighbourhood is Ready for Hallowe’en

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….looks like we’ll have more doors open this year for Hallowe’en

Last year Hallowe’en was a bit of a bust because of COVID. Some people left candy outside on the honour system and many families had small costume parties with people who were in their bubble only. This year it looks like the rain will stop just in time for Trick or Treating and many people have decorated their houses with spooky decorations. I’m looking forward to opening the door again to all those lovely little kids (and some big ones too) all decked out as ghosts, witches, princesses and their favourite super heroes.

As an added precaution I’m prepackaging their treats in individual bags so there will be less handling of the food. Tonight I will clean out the pumpkin and let my husband do his magic on our Jack o lantern in the morning. Are you ready for Hallowe’en this year or are you going to give it a miss for another year?