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January 2018

Crystal Growing Kit

Purple Crystal Growing Kit

The kit came with chemicals for growing our crystals, a paperback book about crystals, a real piece of amethyst, and a cardboard backdrop for displaying the crystals.

Day Trip to Grouse Mountain

A Day Visit to Grouse Mountain

When a work holiday came around during a winter when conditions were frosty, but never quite right for snow, we decided to take a day trip to a ski resort. My husband researched his best options, and landed on Grouse Mountain.

Could Be Worse

Picture Book Spotlight: “Could Be Worse!”

In “Could Be Worse!” by James Stevenson, two kids can’t seem to get their grandfather to offer them any sympathy. No trying, troublesome, gut-wrenching day can get any comment out of him other than, “Could be worse.”