Here are some things I did for the first time in 2025 — better late than never! 2. Visited the… Read more Firsts of 2025 in Pictures
6 Things I Learned in April
2. “Grass” (verb) is British slang for informing or snitching on someone. 3. Uwe Rosenberg of Bohnanza fame has six… Read more 6 Things I Learned in April
Favourite Things: April Edition
I have a sneaking suspicion that I use a picture of daffodils every April. They’re my favourite flower and I… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
5 Things I Learned in March
2. Our basil and parsley flourished through the winter even though they were in a sun room that got very… Read more 5 Things I Learned in March
Favourite Things: March Edition
Bring on spring! Read I’m currently working through a few books, but the only one I finished in March was… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition
8 Things I Learned in February
2. Camu camu is an Amazonian berry that is extremely high in vitamin C (I bought some in powder form… Read more 8 Things I Learned in February
Favourite Things: February Edition
Ralph’s been working on the seven times table and whenever he gets 7 x 4 or 4 x 7 he… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
9 Things I Learned in January
2. Sourdough starter can survive for years in the freezer, though I’m not sure I recommend it since my bread… Read more 9 Things I Learned in January
Favourite Things: January Edition
I’m a few days later than planned with this recap, but I’m glad I took the time to look back… Read more Favourite Things: January Edition
7 Things I Learned in December
2. Canada’s national museums are free for kids from December 12, 2025 till January 15, 2026. 3. Cutting bangs is… Read more 7 Things I Learned in December
Favourite Things: December Edition
On the last day of 2025 my last grandparent passed away. Grandpa was nearly 96 and in his last year… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
11 Things I Learned in November
2. Intarsia is a technique of inlaying wood to create designs or pictures. 3. Cows’ milk can be divided into… Read more 11 Things I Learned in November
Favourite Things: November Edition
Today we got back to school after taking a week off at the end of term. It feels like an… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition