A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME

The Peterborough Lift Lock

 Thanks for taking the time to read my most recent blog.

For those of you who don’t know me, I am Rick Phillips, Director of Sales and Marketing at Parkview Homes. In 2008, I relocated from Southwest Florida to Peterborough, Ontario. Prior to moving here, I did extensive research before choosing Peterborough as my new hometown, and more specifically the College Park area located in the West End.

Before I conducted my research to find my new hometown, I determined a list of “wants/must haves” that my new hometown would ideally provide for my family and I:

• I wanted to live in an area with many convenient amenities close by.
• I wanted easy highway access to visit family in Toronto.
• I wanted to be close to many lakes and rivers and tourism located in the Kawartha’s.
• I wanted to be in an area with great schools.

After extensive research, I purchased my new home in Peterborough, more specifically the College Park area, and I must say it is a fantastic place to live. Not only did Peterborough and the College Park area meet all my “wants/must haves”, Peterborough offers so much more! In terms of entertainment, lifestyle, indoor and outdoor recreation, travel and tourism and overall quality of life, Peterborough is a fantastic place to live, work and play.

I currently have the pleasure of selling a brand new community just seconds from my front door; Lyon’s Gate III. I couldn’t be more excited about this new community, not only because I get to work in my neighbourhood, but also because I get to share the neighbourhood I have called home for the last five years with many new families. My hope is that they will have the home of their dreams and they will enjoy this spectacular neighbourhood as much as I do.

In terms of amenities Lyon’s Gate III and the College Park are in a premier location! These communities are located just minutes from:

• Peterborough Sport& Wellness Centre
• Mapleridge RecreationCentre
• Fleming College
• PRHC (PeterboroughRegional Health Centre)
• Lansdowne Street Shopping & Restaurants
• Highway 115

Not only does the College Park area provide you with the best location in the city, Peterborough as an entire city also offers so much to see and do! 

• Vibrant Downtown:
• Wide array of unique shops and restaurants
• Peterborough Musicfest 
• Taste of Downtown
• RibFest
• Hootenanny on Hunter
• Peterborough Folk Festival

• Markets
• Wednesday Downtown Farmers Market
• Saturday Farmers Market

• Parks and Splash Pads
• Riverview Park & Zoo 
• Rogers Cove
• Beavermead Campground

•  Trails
• Jackson Creek Park
• Trans Canada Trail
• Rotary Trail 

• Recreation
• Kawartha Golf & Country Club
• Peterborough Golf & Country Club
• Peterborough Curling Club

• Sports
• Peterborough Petes (OHL Hockey)
• Peterborough Lakers (MSL Lacrosse)

I am so happy with my decision to call Peterborough and the College Park area my hometown. After five years I couldn’t image a better place for my family and I to live!

Lets become neighbours! I would like to personally invite you to come and experience the amazing lifestyle in Peterborough’s College Park area. With the 407 joining onto Highway 115 in only a few more short years, now is an amazing time to invest in Peterborough, and experience the unbeatable lifestyle it provides.

I look forward to touring with you around the area, and having the opportunity to show you many of the fine amenities that Peterborough has to offer you and your family.

Lyon’s Gate III Sales Centre

1633 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough

705.748.4663

I look forward to meeting you!

Rick Phillips

Director of Sales & Marketing

Office – 705.748.4663

Cell – 705.868.6441  

rphillips@parkviewhomes.ca

HOW TO BE HAPPIER IN YOUR HOME

Here at Parkview Homes we strive to bring you happiness in your brand new home. However, once you move in, you are in control of creating your own “inner home happiness” for your new home.

I came across a great article with some great tips on how to do just that: http://headedsomewhere.com/2012/10/12/10-things/ (Click through for the full article).

It contains some great tips, not just for your home but also for you in order to create a better world each and every day for yourself. When I came across the article I knew it was something I wanted to pass along.

Here is the basis of each of the points they share:

1. Make your bed – a three minute task that provides positive impact by improving the look of your bedroom.
2. Bring every room back to ready – clutter causes stress, and that's a fact! Simply take three minutes to bring each room back to ready before you depart it. (Does this apply to the kitchen? I don’t think three minutes will cut it!)
3. Display sentimental items around your home – make your home a gallery of positive memories.
4. Start a gratitude journal – before bed, write down one happy memory from that day. Reflection is a part of happiness.
5. If you can’t get out of it, get into it – rather than drudging through the mundane household tasks, crank the music, sing and dance while vacuuming, doing dishes, or making the beds. In other words, create your own fun!
6. Before you get up each morning set an intent for the day – this is not adding another "to do" item on the list. Your daily intent could be "hug my loved ones" or "be productive".
7. Do small favours for your housemates or family members, expecting nothing in return – not even a thank you! This will cultivate a strong healthy relationship.
8. Call at least one friend or family member today – texts and emails don’t count!
9. Spend money on things that cultivate experiences at home – save money for a new BBQ or a DVD for family night.
10. Spend a few minutes each day connecting with something greater than yourself.

I love this list, they all make sense to me and I plan to implement some of these items into my own home and life right away! I particularly like item #6, I enjoy the idea of having an intent each day. Some days I have a lot to do in terms of tasks, but would benefit from having a larger purpose to my day. Something positive to think about accomplishing as I move through the day.

I already make my bed each day (check), and I was happy to see that number one on the list was covered off. I enjoy the satisfaction of turning down the bed each night and tossing the big pillows on the floor. “Messy bed equals messy head” sticks in the back of my mind.

I hope this inspires you like it did for me and good luck creating your personal list!

- Susan

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Susan Fenn
Design Studio Manager
Parkview Homes Design Studio
580 The Queensway, Peterborough ON
susanfenn@parkviewhomes.ca
705.741.4410