When this study from the University of Eastern Finland hit my inbox I was intrigued, as a kindergarten teacher, mom and a picky eater myself. (I wouldn’t, however, self-diagnose with “neophobia”, a new term I learned from this study which means an extreme or irrational fear or dislike of anything new, novel, or unfamiliar – […] Read more…
Giveaway open to Canadians. I’ve been receiving a lot of pitches for baby products lately, and while I am (ten years) out of that phase myself, I thought it would be fun to do a little bit of research into what the hottest baby products are these days. I did a call-out to social media […] Read more…
Yesterday was our 5th annual school donation day for Wigs For Kids and 8 generous girls answered the call, giving up 10″ of hair to be made into wigs for kids with medical hair loss. My Olivia was back again for the second time and Eva made her third donation. The other girls […] Read more…
Depression:The Comedy – A Tale of Perseverance is a mental health memoir – a funny book about sadness, if you will – written by comedian Jessica Holmes. In a nutshell: if you have ever suffered from depression, or known someone who has (I think I just covered everyone there) then you should read this book. […] Read more…
This passage from Matthew Kelly’s book Rediscover Catholicism really resonated with me, and I am so grateful to be surrounded by these sorts of friends in my life! I love being around people who are striving to love God and better themselves. They energize me. They inspire me. They challenge me. They make […] Read more…
Jennifer Reid is a busy blogger (A Woman Like You) and mom of four transplanted from Canada to Nashville…oh, and she’s married to music star Johnny Reid! (Her blog takes its name from one of his songs!) I love Jennifer’s writing, and after rereading many of her posts before this interview I told her I […] Read more…
Five years ago I interviewed Arisa Cox just as the very first season of Big Brother Canada was launching. Time flies, and Arisa has recently resumed her hosting duties for Season 6. I was happy to get a chance to catch up with this busy wife, mom and TV personality! What have been your most memorable […] Read more…
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. We can all identify the subtle signs of spring – birds chirping, longer days (how are you doing with that whole clocks-forward thing?) and blooming flowers. The warmer weather signifies a fresh start with […] Read more…
I have been a magazine junkie pretty much since I started reading, and now I read over a dozen titles each month on my Texture app: fashion, beauty, home and decor, entertainment – I love them all, though I have a particular interest in celebrity interviews. Today I’m sharing some quotes from stars that have […] Read more…
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…