Let the Wind Blow the Fog Out of Your Soul!

“It was November – the month of crimson sunsets, parting birds, deep, sad hymns of the sea, passionate wind-songs in the pines. Anne roamed through the pineland alleys in the park, and as she said, let that great sweeping wind blow the fogs out of her soul.” – Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

Is there a more iconic Canadian novel than Anne of Green Gables? Generations have grown up reading the tales of Anne, a girl with a plethora of emotions written by an author who had a way with words. We truly hope our November issue helps to blow the fog out of your soul this November!

We’re beginning with a tough one – what to do when a pet dies. Losing a fur-baby can be very difficult for the adults of the home, who then have to pull up their boot straps and support the kiddos. Find an  age by age guide to helping your children cope and remember a pet on page 8.

We’re also tackling a very important topic in today’s society – preventing gender-based violence early. Learn five things parents can do to teach their children about healthy relationships from a very young age (don’t wait until they’re teens!) on page 6.

Let’s lighten things up by giving you permission to do something you might think is not allowed – KEEP DINNER SIMPLE! Are scrambled eggs, toast and some cut-up fruit dinner? How about pasta with jarred tomato sauce, frozen vegetables and pre-cooked chicken? Find out what our nutritionist, Jenn, has to say on page 22.

Lastly, we would like to take a moment to remember all of those who have given so much for us to enjoy the freedoms we do today. This Remembrance Day, let us never forget those who fought, saved and lost, and those who continue to do so. Our Kid Zone kids have suggested new symbols and traditions (page 10), and we believe it is so special that our youngest citizens are still remembering.

May your November be full of all the hidden beauty that this sometimes dreary month brings. Here’s to noticing the pretty sunsets, honking geese and wind in the trees (just like Anne did).

 

 

Sabina Manji, a lifelong Londoner, is an irrepressible entrepreneur, mother of a wonderful son, and also a committed volunteer.