I’ve shared my favourite alphabet picture books, as well as some fun animal-themed ones. Today’s list is an assortment of… Read more 6 Unexpected ABC Books
Point Farms Summer Resort
On Saturday we had a picnic at Point Farms Provincial Park near Goderich, Ontario. It’s now a campground with beach… Read more Point Farms Summer Resort
The Short History of Chocolate Truffles
In January I wrote about the long history of truffles; now I thought it would be easy to find out… Read more The Short History of Chocolate Truffles
5 Things I Learned in April
I’ve been able to sew for years (decades?) but I am just now learning the proper names of stitches (ladder… Read more 5 Things I Learned in April
Favourite Things: April Edition
We’re in the middle of our third lockdown, but there have been some some bright spots! Read My favourite read… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
Did You Know? The First Ferris Wheel
The biggest splurge of our wedding was renting a Ferris wheel. This type of Ferris wheel with seats that hold… Read more Did You Know? The First Ferris Wheel
Q&A with the Founder of Letter Library
Letter Library is a subscription service that mails you reproductions of historical letters. The letters are sourced from archives around… Read more Q&A with the Founder of Letter Library
Celebrating Beverly Cleary
“Where are the books about kids like us?” Beverly Cleary took this question to heart and ended up writing dozens… Read more Celebrating Beverly Cleary
Dead Sea Scroll Discovery
In my last post I forgot to share something I learned in March — archaeologists recently discovered the first Dead… Read more Dead Sea Scroll Discovery
3 Things I Learned in March
I need to get in the habit of tracking things I learn throughout the month, but here are three things… Read more 3 Things I Learned in March
Favourite Things: March Edition
We got out of the house more in March, which was lovely. If you’re wondering, here’s what we’ve been up… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition
The Surpisingly Interesting History of Crocuses
At the end of last week the kids found the first crocus blooming in our front yard. This of course… Read more The Surpisingly Interesting History of Crocuses
12 Picture Books About Inspiring Women
Every year I like to gather a bunch of picture books for Women’s History Month. I think you’ll find these… Read more 12 Picture Books About Inspiring Women