Some bills are non-negotiable (heat, electrical) and if you want to save money, it’s up to you to adjust your usage accordingly. However, as I have recently learned, some bills are up for very worthwhile discussion. I called Bell to ask how I could lower my monthly costs. I already know that my BlackBerry plan […] Read more…
Paint the Town Red This Halloween With Nestlé
Forget about tacking on the “Disclosure” at the end of this post: I’m going to be upfront and tell you that Nestlé sent me a box of their assorted snack size bars as an incentive to share the information below with you. While I will work for chocolate (it it weren’t for my blogging ethics, a […] Read more…
KIDZ BOP Halloween Hits!
You already know I’m a fan of KIDZ Bop (versions of the songs we love, cleaned up and sung by kids, for kids). This Halloween season, the fun continues with KIDZ Bop Halloween, featuring many “monster” hits! I can’t wait to use this for October gym lessons, and have it on in the class as […] Read more…
What Counts As Swearing?
My husband and I have been disagreeing lately over whether or not our girls should be permitted to use the word “heck”. While hubby concedes that it’s not actually a swear word, he feels it’s still inappropriate and not “ladylike” enough for our six and four year olds. When the word came up in a […] Read more…
Halloween From Hallmark: Scary, Fun and Educational!
As a clutter-phobe, you’d think I would avoid accumulating more holiday-themed decor, but cheesy seasonal decorations are a bit of a weakness of mine, especially with young daughters and students who deserve some inspiration to get into the spirit! My autumn/Thanksgiving decor made its appearance on Labour Day, and I’ll be pulling out my Halloween bin on the first […] Read more…
Rainbow Magic Fairy Books: Get Girls Reading!
My six year old daughter (a strong reader) is absolutely addicted to the Rainbow Magic Fairy chapter books from Scholastic. They have been her exclusive library selections for the past year, and she has reread the titles she owns multiple times. As a teacher, I see firsthand that series are a great way to motivate […] Read more…
How Much Do You Know About Your Insurance?
When I was presented with the challenge of answering some questions about insurance, I was pretty confident. Having worked for an insurance company throughout university, I figured I would know a lot. I processed thousands of new homeowner policies, and typed countless descriptions for scheduled items. While the motorboats and furs didn’t interest me much, it’s always helpful […] Read more…
Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau: The Momterview
Update: Sophie and Justin are expecting their third child in March 2014. You may know Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau as the wife of Liberal MP (and son of former Prime Minister Pierre) Justin Trudeau. Perhaps you recognize her from her onscreen gig as Quebec correspondent for CTV’s eTalk. My image of Sophie is based on her tireless philanthropic work, including her […] Read more…
Nitwits: If Head Lice Hits Our House, I Am So Going Here
So far (knock on wood) we have not experienced head lice in our household. If we ever do, I likely won’t blog about it anyway, out of respect for my children’s privacy. But man, if one of my girls ever gets it, I will totally be banging down the door of Nitwits…which I just heard […] Read more…
How To Save an iPod That’s Been Through the Washing Machine
Let’s cut to the chase here: an iPod went through the laundry at the Winn house just recently, unnoticed until the wet clothes were pulled out of the washing machine. Whose was it? Now that doesn’t really matter, does it? I didn’t even try to turn it on, which is VERY important (I know this because I have looked up the […] Read more…