2. The kids and I have been studying amphibians and we learned that a newt is a type of salamander… Read more 9 Things I Learned in April
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Favourite Things: April Edition
We’ve had a few April showers, but are also enjoying spring flowers — daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, forsythia. Here are some… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
Did You Know? Citrus Fruits
Did you know that most modern commercially available citrus fruits are descended from three “core species”: pomelo, citron, and mandarin?… Read more Did You Know? Citrus Fruits
Did You Know? Philadelphia Cream Cheese
When we were in Philly in March my sister-in-law said in passing that Philadelphia Cream Cheese doesn’t come from Philadelphia.… Read more Did You Know? Philadelphia Cream Cheese
8 Things I Learned in March
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
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
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
Firsts of 2023 in Pictures
This January I’ve spent more time than usual thinking about the highs and lows of the past year and brainstorming… Read more Firsts of 2023 in Pictures
8 Things I Learned in December
2. We never took the kids bowling in Owen Sound because it seemed expensive and now we find that in… Read more 8 Things I Learned in December
Favourite Things: December Edition
Happy New Year! We’re an ill and exhausted bunch around here, so it’s going to be another short post this… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition