Here’s an odd assortment for you… 2. The difference between poisonous and venomous organisms — poisonous organisms hurt you when… Read more 6 Things I Learned in December
Favourite Things: December Edition
Happy New Year! Just like in November we had quite the snowstorm in December followed by rising temperatures and rain.… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
Miss Macphail’s Recipe
A few weeks ago I was flipping through our free community newsletter when I came across “Miss Macphail’s recipe,” a… Read more Miss Macphail’s Recipe
Five Picture Books About Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was a famous American poet, known for being a recluse and having nearly 1,800 poems (including “Because… Read more Five Picture Books About Emily Dickinson
True or False: Victorian Christmas Traditions
Christmas as we know it largely emerged during the Victorian era, but do you know which traditions originated in the… Read more True or False: Victorian Christmas Traditions
Who Was Saint Nicholas of Myra?
Tonight is Saint Nicholas Eve! I’m sure you know that the legend of Santa Claus begins with this early Christian… Read more Who Was Saint Nicholas of Myra?
10 Things I Learned in November
2. I found farro at Bulk Barn and it made such a nice dish cooked with tomatoes and onions and… Read more 10 Things I Learned in November
Favourite Things: November Edition
Gearing up for the holidays around here, though it’s funny that we had a huge amount of snow that’s already… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
The History of Red River Cereal
Last night Andrew texted me this article about Red River Cereal. I can’t remember ever eating the iconic hot cereal,… Read more The History of Red River Cereal
2022 Gift Guide: 15 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
It’s getting hard to find history-themed gifts that weren’t featured in my previous gift guides. Thankfully, I remembered The Met… Read more 2022 Gift Guide: 15 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
Who Was John McCrae?
With Remembrance Day coming up on Friday, it seems like a good time to take a look at a famous… Read more Who Was John McCrae?
6 Things I Learned in October
It’s so warm and sunny at my house this week, I can hardly believe it’s November. Here’s hoping for another… Read more 6 Things I Learned in October
Favourite Things: October Edition
I hope you’ve all been enjoying “October’s bright blue weather”! Here are some other things I’ve enjoyed over the past… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition