When going through old souvenirs, I came across my certificates from Royal Canadian Legion speaking competitions. While it seemed like a big deal at the time, I think I only ever made it as far as one step past our local Legion, which is a far cry from the provincial championships my niece and nephew have […] Read more…
Okay – this one’s going to be brief, with just a few highlights: Language: I love to connect a study on Point of View (peoples’ thoughts/feelings) with Black History Month, and I’m always touched by the fact that my (almost exclusively white and of European descent) sweet students have very little understanding of the idea […] Read more…
This year I’m following along with one of my favourite books, Gretchen Rubin’s “The Happiness Project”, to find ways to make life even better – not just for me, but those around me who benefit from my happiness! Gretchen’s goals for March were based on the theme of “Aim Higher: Work”, and were: Launch a […] Read more…
Last Sunday I attended a neat little party called “Headshots and Happy Hour”. Hosted by the lovely Alex (@clippo, I Don’t Blog), it was an opportunity for a handful of bloggers to get together and have new headshots taken by the very talented Cherie-Lynn Buchanan (@clbuchanan, CL Buchanan Photography). As each of us waited for […] Read more…
Right from my twelve-year-old niece, “Anastasia” – more book recommendations for tweens! Game Slaves by Gard Skinner Team Phoenix is the best video game villain group in the world. Fast, strong, and powerful, they are top on the ranks. One day, a new assignment shows up. Her name is Dakota. Phoenix never questioned the programming […] Read more…
You may also be interested in my “behind-the-scenes” visit to THE SOCIAL, and my latest interview with Cynthia on set! As a new mom of a nine-month-old son and one of the four co-hosts of CTV’s hit talk show “The Social”, Cynthia Loyst is a busy woman. Thankfully, she made time to have a chat […] Read more…
Yep, that says FREE movie passes! Read on! Is there a mom out there who doesn’t have childhood memories involving Barbie? I remember receiving one doll each Christmas, and some of my favourites were the bride doll with brown hair (a big deal for me), an office Barbie (her pink suit skirt reversed to something […] Read more…
You may remember that in the summer of 2012, Build-A-Bear invited my girls to come visit their workshop for the very first time, and they each got to make and take home a special friend: Since then, these Bears have been VERY well-loved. They each have their own beds, and just this Christmas the kids […] Read more…
I don’t know who’s happier when my seasonal Hallmark packages arrive…me, or my students! Just check out the great Valentine’s Day goodies that are up for grabs for my class: Disney Sweethearts Minnie (MSRP $14.95) Bittys Disney Happy Hearts (MSRP $6.95 each) Suddenly Flowers (MSRP $14.95) When you lift off the box, the paper flower […] Read more…
I am definitely an organized person. I come by it naturally, and have always seen the value in lists, schedules and everything having its place. When discussing “The Happiness Project” at book club, one of the members commented “I just don’t get how having a clean closet is going to make you happy!” and I […] Read more…