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10/13/2026

So many gift bags! I tend to give them away. What do you do?

GIFT BAGS

There is apparently an unwritten rule:

A gift bag must never be used only once.

You receive a gift.

You carefully remove the tissue paper.

You flatten the bag.

And into the gift-bag collection it goes.

Eventually you have 47 bags, yet somehow, when you actually need one, none of them is the right size.

Reusing gift bags makes perfect sense.

Keeping enough to open your own gift-wrap department doesn't.

Choose a reasonable number of your best ones and actually use them.

And yes, the slightly crumpled Christmas bag you've been moving around since 2004 can go.

How big is your gift-bag stash?

10/13/2026

Passport day is this coming Friday.... Lots of time to get your passport photo done at Contact Photo Arts

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10/09/2026

Stunning books.

10/08/2026

Love that we have this service in our town.

🖐️5 Signs Your Parent
May Need Some Extra Help at Home.

It can be difficult to know when a parent could benefit from additional support. Sometimes the signs are subtle, and small changes can gradually become bigger concerns.

Here are 5 signs to watch for:

1. Household tasks are becoming difficult
You notice laundry piling up, meals being skipped, dishes accumulating.

2. Personal care is being neglected
Changes in bathing, grooming or dressing. They may be wearing the same clothes over and over.

3. Mobility has changed
They seem less steady on their feet, are having difficulty getting up from a chair, avoiding stairs, or becoming more hesitant about walking around the home.

4. They are becoming more isolated
Your parent may be spending more time alone, giving up activities they once enjoyed, or having fewer opportunities for social interaction.

5. Family members are becoming concerned
Perhaps you’re making more frequent check-in calls, worrying about whether they’ve eaten, or feeling anxious when they don’t answer the phone. Sometimes your own stress is a sign that additional support could help.

Getting a little help doesn’t mean giving up independence.

The right support can help a loved one remain comfortable, safe and independent in their own home while giving family members greater peace of mind.

If you’re wondering whether your parent could benefit from some extra support, we’re here to help you explore your options.

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10/07/2026

Printed in Canada!

10/07/2026

Personalized mugs are such a great gift.

🎃🎄Too early for Christmas?...Never!🎃🎄

CUSTOM MUGS & TREE ORNAMENTS - made to gift, priced to save!

Starting Saturday October 10th at 10 AM!
at Contact Photo Arts!

10/06/2026

I certainly have that box of cards. I finally recycled my childhood box because I could not remember half the people. 💜

Birthday cards. Christmas Cards. Anniversary cards. Thank-you cards.

Some are absolutely worth keeping.

But do you need every card you've received since 1987?

Greeting cards are one of those things we were taught felt almost wrong to throw away. Someone chose it, signed it and gave it to us, so into the drawer it went.

When downsizing, try separating the memory form the card.

Keep the ones with meaningful handwritten messages, special signatures or sentimental value.

The generic " Love, Susan & Bob" card from 23 Christmases ago?

You have permission to let that one go.

You have permission to let that one go.

Be honest do you have a box of greeting cards somewhere?

10/06/2026

What a unique gift idea!

✨Step into Leonardo da Vinci's workshop and get ready to build!🔨

Build, launch and fly with Leonardo da Vinci's paper Flying Machines, based on his original sketches!🚀✨

13 pop out Flying Machine Models, plus a slingshot launcher!👀

For curious minds, creative hands and future inventors.

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