Even if you’re not a fan of “resolutions” per se, I think we’re all looking for ways to make sure the upcoming year is our best ever. To that end, I decided to call upon some of my expert friends to help point us in the right direction…and boy, did they ever rise to the […] Read more…
I will admit it: I did not identify most with Ginger Spice. (Who can guess who my spirit Spice Girl was?) That said, I loved – and really related to – a quote that Geri Horner, mom of two, gave Hello Canada about contentment, and getting over worrying about what others think. The […] Read more…
If you have a tween or teen, I have a gift idea for you. In fact, I think it should be required reading. It’s the brand-new book Momentus, written by 14-year-old Canadian activist Hannah Alper. Not only is the book packed with interviews (Hannah speaks to many young people who are making a difference in […] Read more…
My last “yard duty” boots were purchased when I began teaching…in 2000. Perhaps they were trendy then (I’m not too worried about small children judging my outdoor attire anyway), and they did keep my feet warm, so it was actually quite frugal of me to use them for this long. That said, the time had […] Read more…
GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED Flu season is here again, along with messages from medical experts urging people to protect themselves with the flu shot. There are also many myths about the flu shot floating around (especially online!) which may have you worried unnecessarily. Here we debunk many of those myths! The flu is basically the same […] Read more…
Yes, of course: full tummies and literate minds for all, as well as world peace. I swear, I would give away all of my possessions if you could promise me those things. But just for fun, it’s nice to dream about some of the more materialistic items that would be a joy to find under […] Read more…
When I received this post from Dr. Sanam Hafeez, I immediately knew I wanted to share it. Do you fit into one of these categories? Does someone you know? *********** With the holidays upon us it’s easy for us to get caught up in the rush of it all. While we may be cooking, shopping, […] Read more…
Before we get to it, I want to make sure something is very clear: gifts for teachers, at any time of year, are NEVER required or expected. Practices differ from area to area and school to school, and it’s always a parent decision. Because I’m a teacher, readers from all over the place often ask me for […] Read more…
Are we there yet? Between delayed flights, lost luggage, public tantrums and that one thing you forgot to pack, travelling with your family can get complicated, fast. In fact, 1 in 5 Canadian parents say one of their main concerns when travelling is keeping their kids entertained. With the holidays just around the corner, parents can look […] Read more…
Born in Manila, Philippines and raised in Canada, Carlos Bustamante has leapt at every opportunity to entertain his audience, literally dangling off the CN Tower, bobsledding down an Olympic track, and nervously hopping into a cage with a 700 pound tiger. As former host of Canada’s favourite after-school program The Zone on YTV, Carlos was no stranger to the […] Read more…