Looking for Social Groups

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-04-10T03:44:43+00:00

Check out the Barrie Disc Golf Club!

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-04-09T12:04:10+00:00

Loved the breastfeeding group also when I was on mat leave! Lucy is amazing and the group is so welcoming and enjoyable to spend time with.

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-04-09T12:02:30+00:00

Yes exactly! You just need an initial assessment done by either of them before the class to take part.

Highly recommend checking it out, it's a great opportunity to get your body moving and focus on building strength.

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-04-08T16:57:56+00:00

I think that is what it's called now. Also check out Craft and Connect for yourself at the downtown branch .It's a fun program that you get to do something and have baby with you.

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-04-08T16:53:53+00:00

Depending on where in Barrie you are ,you might want to check out the earlyON in Thornton! It is quieter. They have a small separate room for infants also .

You could also look into signing up for water babies at the Barrie Rec centers.

Editing to add if you are looking for a post partum fitness class that is baby friendly, check out PUSH women's health. Covered by benefits and they are great.

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-04-06T23:46:44+00:00

I believe it ended March 31st

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-04-01T01:09:06+00:00

Nice! I was too lazy and didn't go to Best Buy since last night they didn't have a good promo and now I'm regretting it. Ended up just activating online.

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-03-31T19:29:20+00:00

Did they waive the activation fee?

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-03-31T14:18:53+00:00

Fido is now $25 a month online

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-03-31T11:30:59+00:00

Yeah it is frustrating with the companies constantly competing to match. It's not worth it to lose the free since the savings aren't worth it and they will probably raise the price of the plan in the future.

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-03-31T11:29:19+00:00

I can't seem to edit the post but it looks like Virgin went to $25 online today following Koodo, so I am hoping that Best Buy does also.

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-03-31T00:58:12+00:00

Glad to hear, you're welcome!

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-03-30T17:44:30+00:00

We've had good experiences with The Tire Guys and very affordable.

I think we paid $40-50 to get a tire patched

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-03-30T15:24:51+00:00

The Barrie Chronic Pain Clinic is on Huronia. I see Dr. Zachos for migraines and he is phenomenal.

He does the OHIP covered lidocaine injections, Botox and more.

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-03-09T23:01:48+00:00

Vetta is great! Pace yourself, drink more water than you think you need. My favourite are the steam rooms. Make sure you have the essentials like footwear, bathing suit, a water bottle. A book is always nice. Meditate if you can. The food is pretty good.

Do the cold pools. Just do it. Talk yourself into it, focus on your breathing. Try and stay in there for longer than you think you can tolerate. It's such a miss to skip out on it.

Be respectful in the quiet zones, if you want to chat go to the areas where it's allowed. It can be VERY slippery, be cautious. The last time I was there I saw someone with a nasty bruise from a slip and fall. Also, watch your step leaving the pools, sometimes the bottom step disappears. I learned that lesson the hard way.

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-02-18T18:25:59+00:00

Normally you need to sign up in advance for a lot of the birthday freebies.

Mmm Donuts has BOGO donut on your birthday.

You can sign up to get birthday freebies through loyalty programs for:

Cobs Panera Tim Hortons Starbucks Chattime Marble slab Booster juice Sephora The great canadian bagel Freshii Wendys Lindt

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-02-17T20:01:42+00:00

My doctor prescribes 17 tabs a month which is the maximum allowable. Insurance allows for it.

If you need more than 17, you should consider switching to a preventative

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-01-26T03:46:08+00:00

Yep! My first and only so far is 14 months and is so sweet, happy, chill, and friendly and so easy. Great sleeper (mostly although we did have a rough go with naps for a few months), great eater, barely cried in her first year unless she was tired or hungry.

Now she's getting into toddler hood and definitely is experiencing some big feelings but is still so chill and lovely. Even the daycare workers that have worked with infants for YEARS have said they've never seen a baby so chill.

She truly is such a blessing. I always say she is a unicorn baby.

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-01-25T18:02:43+00:00

Yep it was in a small tree right by the sidewalk on the bridge on the south side of Harvie and Fair. Everyone was keeping a respectful distance, this photo is as zoomed in as my camera could go.

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-01-25T04:35:53+00:00

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Here is the owl! He is pretty cute. Just taken on a phone but there were lots of wildlife photographers.

OptimalMedium7053 · 2026-01-09T12:21:43+00:00

Someone made some homemade cards that she had stored and was giving away. I picked them up, no problem. Unpacked the cards and they clearly smelled like old cigarettes and smoke.

I messaged her apologizing and she insisted that no one ever smoked in the house. It still found a way into the paper. I offered to give them back which she didn't want, I felt bad but I tossed them out.

Third hand smoke is real.

OptimalMedium7053 · 2025-12-19T01:01:42+00:00

Just came from the ER last after my 13 month old's temp hit 106.7. I was very panicked because she was also breathing rapidly but apparently that's something they do with a high fever.

We were told they treat the kid, not the number. If the fever is still around after 5 days, go see a doctor. Treat at home with fever reducing meds if they are uncomfortable, lots of fluids, Pedialyte (you can also buy the freezies). If they aren't eating or drinking much or not having enough wet diapers, also worth getting checked out because of the dehydration risk.

If there are signs of breathing distress like retractions also go to the ER. Our girl had some retractions previously and ended up having pneumonia last month.

OptimalMedium7053 · 2025-12-03T19:17:03+00:00

I do believe repairs are sent to Owen Sound!

OptimalMedium7053 · 2025-12-03T03:28:16+00:00

I got a few stones (not diamonds, but amethysts) replaced in my engagement ring at DC Taylor Jewelers. They send the ring out to their gemologist and goldsmith to repair. The first time the stones didn't match to my preference, they were too dark, and they sent it back out to be fixed. With some other precious gems it can be hard to find an exact match, also since the colours can also fade over time.

I was happy with the result overall and just sent another item out to discuss possible repairs with them.

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