I don’t know how anyone ever taught without the internet: it’s an endless treasure trove of lesson ideas and resources to make the curriculum come alive for the kids of this millennium. Today I’m sharing some of my favourite sites, and others that have been recommended by friends. Almost all are free for teachers; a […] Read more…
Stars: They Get Sick Just Like Us
I’ve written before about the importance of taking a sick day when you need one (I just did it last week, to tell you the truth; nobody wanted those germs), and despite being high-profile, many stars don’t hesitate to take care of themselves when necessary too. As much as we try to prevent common illnesses […] Read more…
Eva’s Kitchen Episode 3: Chewy Brownies
There will be a hiatus before my daughters’ cooking show returns…mainly because we don’t have a kitchen! For now, please enjoy Episode 3 – and you have to make these brownies! P.S. If you’re new here, you may not have heard that for special occasions my mom puts together the dry ingredients for something yummy […] Read more…
How Not To Get Sick This Winter – Plus Win a $160 Shoppers Drug Mart Pack!
***GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED*** I will admit I didn’t come up with these tips all by myself (I’m no medical expert), and I’m pretty sure you’ve heard them before…but do you really follow them? As parents, it’s important to keep ourselves healthy and to model good habits, but it’s also sometimes necessary to explicitly […] Read more…
What’s Your Social Media Schedule?
Do you have a social media schedule? Is your morning coffee not the same without Facebook? Is Twitter an essential part of your commute home? (Assuming you’re not the driver, of course!) I think to some extent we all have our own habits and routines, and in 2018 social media is very much a part […] Read more…
Tips For Beating the Winter Blahs
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. After the excitement and buzz of the holidays and New Year’s celebrations, it’s easy to start feeling the blahs. Short days and dreadful weather (the cold snap we just experienced in Ontario was crazy!) […] Read more…