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Celebrate Canada’s Cold Weather Heroes #TideColdHero

in Lifestyle on 03/01/15

Let’s all admit that come February, there are days that we look outside and think “Oh heck no!” But despite the cold weather, there are those special people; the ones that often make us wonder, “How could they possibly do that job in the cold?”, that continue to battle on throughout the colder months, that make our lives just a little bit easier, sweeter or safer.

Tide wants to recognize and celebrate Canadians that suffer the cold to get the job done – our humble, local Cold Weather Heroes! From the crossing guard who helps your little one get to school safely to the linesman braving heights to ensure  you have power and heat on these frosty days, Canadian Cold Weather Heroes can be found in every community, and they don’t let the cold stop them!

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Tide travelled across Canada to meet real Cold Weather Heroes and document their stories of everyday heroism.  Visit theweathernetwork.com to see how a crossing guard, zamboni driver, search and rescue team, fisherman and linesman do their best in the cold!

Now I have the unique pleasure of spreading the joy and recognizing some local Cold Weather Heroes right here in my own neighbourhood with a random act of kindness, a token of appreciation, this gift from Tide!

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The only problem, where to start?  Do I give my gift to the sweet lady across the street, always the first to help shovel out the elderly neighbours driveway after a big snowfall?  Or maybe the dedicated Teacher who bundles up during every lunch hour, making sure our kiddos are safe out there in the yard as they slip and slide in the school yard.  Perhaps the Crossing Guard afterschool is the Cold Weather Hero I should be giving a shout out to?  Ultimately I decided to give my gift to someone who helps make everyone feel a little safer, sleep a little better and never, ever takes a snow day; one of our very own neighbourhood Police Officers. 

This gentle soul was touched and preferred not to be identified, once again proving that Police Officers are the most caring of all.  This generous soul also decided that since he really was “just doing his job”, he would like to pay this gift forward to the Men’s Mission, knowing all the quiet Heroes that work there would put this gift to wonderful use.   A true Cold Weather Hero.  Thank goodness for all the Police Officers that are out there day and night, sun or snow keeping us all just a little bit safer. 

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Does this make you think about some Cold Weather Hero’s in your neighbourhood?   I want to know who they are! because I have a fun giveaway for you to do!!  Yes, TEN lucky readers of How To Survive Life In The Suburbs will win a Tide Cold Hero Bundle to gift to their Tide Cold Hero. This special gift will include a limited edition Tide scarf, travel mug, and Tide Coldwater HE Liquid laundry detergent Canada only {excluding Quebec} – ends March 3rd

Want to win and have a chance to pay it forward?  Please comment below and use the Rafflecopter form provided below.

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Disclosure: I am a P&Gmom. As part of my affiliation with this group I receive products and special access to P&G events and opportunities. The opinions on this blog are my own.  By entering the following contest you are accepting that if you win your contact information will be shared with a P&G PR and shipping agency for the purpose of mailing your prize.  Please allow 4-6 weeks from the contest closure date to receive your prize.  This giveaway may appear on other blogs as part of the #PGmom program. However, to be fair, you can only win once per giveaway.  If your name is chosen more than once, another winner will be selected. Open to Canada Only.

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    Comments

    1. Heather says

      March 3, 2015 at 11:25 pm

      I commented on your facebook!

    2. Heather says

      March 3, 2015 at 11:24 pm

      I’d give it to my sons Daycare staff, they are amazing!

    3. Jess says

      March 3, 2015 at 11:23 pm

      I commented on your facebook

    4. Jess says

      March 3, 2015 at 11:23 pm

      I’d give it to my crossing guard!

    5. kelly young says

      March 3, 2015 at 11:16 pm

      commented on facebook

    6. kelly young says

      March 3, 2015 at 11:13 pm

      i am the tide women i do everything myself

    7. Rebby says

      March 3, 2015 at 10:15 pm

      I visited your FB page!

    8. Rebby says

      March 3, 2015 at 10:14 pm

      My Mom! She is a special ed Assistant and she has to do lunch hours and recess outside with the kids!

    9. Lana Hood says

      March 3, 2015 at 9:11 pm

      My friend who is always thinking of others ahead of herself.

    10. Melissa D says

      March 3, 2015 at 9:02 pm

      I visited your fb page

    11. Melissa D says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:59 pm

      my husband who shovels the drive and clear off my car for me!

    12. Lee-Ann says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:24 pm

      The letter carriers who work out of small town post offices!

    13. TJ Turnbull says

      March 3, 2015 at 7:19 pm

      it would have to be my mom

    14. jessica monahan says

      March 3, 2015 at 7:11 pm

      I would say my mailman to brave the cold cold weather to deliver all are mail 🙂 Also my hubby is my hero for walking to kids in this weather

    15. michelle matta says

      March 3, 2015 at 7:09 pm

      visited your page

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