2. I also tried Peruvian food for the first time; I didn’t know they made green spaghetti (tallarines verdes). 3.… Read more 8 Things I Learned in March
Favourite Things: March Edition
As I mentioned last month, we had a big trip planned for March. We drove down to Alabama to visit… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition
6 Picture Books for Women’s History Month
For women’s history month here are six picture books that highlight women throughout history that I’ve read over the past… Read more 6 Picture Books for Women’s History Month
Trying Out a Historic Telescope
On our way home from Alabama we stopped at the Cincinnati Observatory for a short tour. The Cincinnati Astronomical Society… Read more Trying Out a Historic Telescope
The Pest that Heralded Prosperity
Enterprise, Alabama is the first city to put up a monument to a pest! The statue of a Greek woman… Read more The Pest that Heralded Prosperity
8 Things I Learned in February
2. I didn’t know that “King’s X” is another term for “time out” in children’s games. 3. I didn’t know… Read more 8 Things I Learned in February
Favourite Things: February Edition
February was quite the month with my in-law’s away in California for nearly two weeks and Andrew driving back and… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
The Battle of Ogdensburg
On February 17 I took my older kids to see a reenactment of the Battle of Ogdensburg, which took place… Read more The Battle of Ogdensburg
Parody of Hiawatha
Like the music inspired by The Song of Hiawatha that I shared last week, there’s an abundance of parodies inspired… Read more Parody of Hiawatha
Songs of Hiawatha
We’re wrapping up our school reading of Longfellow’s The Song of Hiawatha this week, so I took a quick look… Read more Songs of Hiawatha
8 Things I Learned in January
2. Did you know that the sun rotates once every 27 days? 3. My ignorance also extends to sports. I… Read more 8 Things I Learned in January
Favourite Things: January Edition
The first half of January was a bit of a doozy with nasty coughs and pink eye, but thankfully we… Read more Favourite Things: January Edition
Three Unusual Picture Books
You know I love to feature picture books about historical figures and events. Well, today I have three picture books… Read more Three Unusual Picture Books