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
Timeline of Seven Literary Awards
I’m toying with the idea of printing out a list of Newbery Medal winners and seeing how long it takes… Read more Timeline of Seven Literary Awards
12 Things to Know About the Bruce Trail
The Bruce Trail is Canada’s oldest and longest marked footpath: approximately 900 km with over 400 km of side trails,… Read more 12 Things to Know About the Bruce Trail
CM Perspectives on History (Part 2)
I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving! After a long, but satisfying day (hiking, making and eating turkey dinner,… Read more CM Perspectives on History (Part 2)
5 Things I Learned in September
I have a bird theme going on… Goldfinches lay their eggs in late summer instead of early summer like most… Read more 5 Things I Learned in September
Favourite Things: September Edition
September was a tough month, but we had some good times, and I still have recommendations for you! Read Sad… Read more Favourite Things: September Edition
The Polish Soldier Tree
Yesterday we went on a short hike on the Bruce Trail and saw autumn leaves, fungi, a blue jay feather,… Read more The Polish Soldier Tree
CM Perspectives on History (Part 1)
As I delve more and more into the philosophy and practice of a Charlotte Mason education with my children, I… Read more CM Perspectives on History (Part 1)
Three Picture Books About Architects
So the first person featured is actually a landscape architect but I’m saying that counts. I was searching my library… Read more Three Picture Books About Architects
9 Things I Learned in August
The Big Dipper is not a constellation, but an asterism within the constellation Ursa Major (the Great Bear). Asterisms are… Read more 9 Things I Learned in August
Favourite Things: August Edition
We started back to school this week. Just like last year, I decided to begin a week before Labour Day… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
The History of Labour Day vs. May Day
It’s a week early, but let’s talk about Labour Day… Why in North America is Labour Day in September rather… Read more The History of Labour Day vs. May Day