5 Ways to Keep Your Poppy in Place

Remembrance Day is coming up November 11th and here are a few tips to make sure your poppy stays on so you can show your thanks to all those who paid the ultimate price in defense of this country.

1. Borrow a backing. Grab the backing from another pin or even an earring.

2. Erasers. Hold the pin in place by using it as an improvised backing.

3. Bend it. Stick your poppy in your piece of clothing, then bend the pin up towards the centre of the poppy.

4. Stick it. Use strong tape or some gently used gum inside your clothing.

5. Grab a few extra. Toss some extra money in the Royal Canadian Legion collection box and have a few spare poppies with you, just in case.

Here’s a powerful song that Canadian artist Trevor Guthrie released in 2015 called ‘Strong Hands’