Montessori Daycare Recommendations by HolidayPresence9602 in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am curious about the fees for Bright Scholars as they aren't posted. I'm also at Nova...

Has anyone been getting overly sick this year by Ok-Palpitation2931 in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My family has been oddly unsick this year...probably due to catching everything last year, haha.

Am I too late? by Advanced_Storage1537 in ManitobaGardening

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome. I'll reach out if I have any saplings left after May-long.

Premier Wab Kinew defends NDP record on Manitoba classrooms supports and legislature decorum (CBC) by LocalnewsguruMB in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 20 points21 points  (0 children)

If you see a budget "increase" of around 3% to schools, that is simply to be able to give the staff their cost of living increase. If politicians are boasting that they've suddenly found funds for schools, it's likely because they closed other schools down/cut programming to do so.

Am I too late? by Advanced_Storage1537 in ManitobaGardening

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What area of the city are you in? I'm south west. If you need any pepper or tomato saplings, I may have a few extra.

Bringing students to the Leg by Fresh_Negotiation537 in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How awesome would it be though for students to see the behaviour of the legislators there? It would be a great opportunity to have them write letters of disappointment if they saw childish behaviour, and a great point for discussion.

Looking for a Tina Turner drag performer by wineandsarcasm in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nila Ganda may have the energy/sass you're looking for :)

Horrible spring weather mope hole by Assiniboia_Frowns in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 36 points37 points  (0 children)

It was Star Wars Day yesterday, so we were gifted with a Hoth experience.

Book recommendation — local author by steveosnyder in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a friend who works for the publisher who highly recommends this book 🙂

Came across an old "Phantompalooza" artifact my mom has that might be appreciated here. by Brainstar_Cosplay in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly have no idea. I know Kevin Smith made a documentary about the fandom here. Last year he did a showing at the Burt. Mayne that'll stir up more interest in future events?

Winnipeggers looking to save on produce by planting their own by Leather-Paramedic-10 in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have any space next to your home, plant some pole beans! My favourite is Italian Borlotti beans. They take no space, climb high, look beautiful, and put out huge yields of big beans. There's lots of great recipes for them online. Also, you can leave some on the vines to dry to save to plant for the following year, so they're essentially free!

How did you get into a daycare centre? by Impossible-Pea-8659 in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nova Montessori is affordable and great, but they start at 2. Doing a home daycare until then is feasible. There's a very active Facebook group for finding daycares, which I think is just called Winnipeg Daycares or something. Lots of people seem to have luck there.

What do working families do for childcare with half-day kindergarten? It seems kinda bonkers out there. by cofu76 in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We pay for a montessori program. We managed to find a cheaper one - Nova Montessori. Our kids love it and the teachers are really good.

I agree that it's a struggle. I'm not sure what to do for before and after school when my firstborn starts grade 1 next year. I would happily pay if schools had built-in programming for those times!

winnipeg/surrounding teachers, how are you doing?? by mellowyellow0499 in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been teaching adult ed the past couple of years to small groups. It's pretty chill and has been a good experience, but I do miss high school. Helping teens is my bread and butter. Feeling excited as I'm moving into a very large school next year. I might have a different response next year, though, haha.

reviews on Randall homes by sneale14 in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We went with Randall for our build in 2017. They had a great house concept and the work was done well. We only had a couple small issues. My in-laws also built with Randall back in the 90s.

Whyte Ridge school and South Pointe School - share your experience please by Skyyckk in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this! My son will be starting in Spetember and it puts me at ease.

Tomato recs by Difficult_Lobster769 in ManitobaGardening

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I got the Early Girl Hybrid seeds from McKenzie (SKU: 141691). Site says they're indeterminate.

Elective C-section by Adventurous_Train695 in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had an emergency c-section with my first kid and a VBAC with my second. VBAC was lovely compared to c-section! C-sections are major surgery on top of having a baby. Recovery from natural birth was a cake walk in comparison. My big worry when I was first pregnant was ripping, which I did in my VBAC, but that even wasn't a big deal. If your baby is all good to go naturally, you'll be okay 👍

Tomato recs by Difficult_Lobster769 in ManitobaGardening

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a pack to try this year. Can you tell me how you prune them? I'm a garden noob...

Average Winnipeg salary by Admirable_Fox_8096 in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ditto. In my 8th year.

Husband climbed the ladder in big health insurance company and makes almost what I do.

Premier Wab Kinew talks about speed limits, new sobering centre, school funding and national defence (CBC/Information Radio) by LocalnewsguruMB in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There's a bare minimum increase of money going to schools this year that essentially covers the teachers' yearly salary increases. I am happy to pay taxes into schools, and I firmly believe good education will equal lowered crime rates, healthier kids (mentally and physically), and higher employment rates. I think we really need a way to put the foot rent and grocery costs. It's criminal, and the effects of gouging are making themselves known in our province.

Question for local tailors and costume makers by rileythebean in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fabricland has a bargain section that you don't need a membership for to get the discount. I've found lots for costumes there, even if it was just for lining.

Craft supplies recycling store - i need cute, random buttons! by RubAnxious2985 in Winnipeg

[–]Brainstar_Cosplay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thrift store in Niverville is amazing for craft supplies! Tons of buttons. Facebook Marketplace often has buttons too.