(Updated for October 2024. Originally posted in October 2019) October 6th kicks of Fire Prevention Week. Children across the country will not only be learning about how to help prevent fires but also what to do if there is one. This is an important safety step for all children. Learning it, briefly, at school isn’t…
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You came up rich? Tweed coats in the hall closet meant only to cover Sunday bests. Wooden beads clacking, cascading down as you walk through the kitchen door, Coconut boiling down down down to oil in a jar. So you were rich rich? Thick carnation milk spinning the colour wheel in her cup of tea.…
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“I’ve never seen that before” They’ll say. “I bought them when you were young, but no one liked them.” “ That smells amazing!” They’ll opine. “ I made them a few times when you were kids, but you scrunched up your nose.” “I’d love to try that.” They’ll announce. “ We did when you were…
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A cool breeze is in the air so you know what that means? Back-to-school prep! This will be a big year for O. Grade Nine is on the horizon. I have…feelings. I’ve always said that the goal was to get though grade 8 and then have a big talk. Elementary education is incredibly important but…
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It’s December ya’ll! How is it December? We’re barreling towards a new year and that calls for introspection. Fresh eyes. New outlooks! Finding my niche on this platform has felt like a near impossible task. When I started this blog I just wanted to write. I wanted to practice. I wanted to share. I had…
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Whew! That was a long break. It wasn’t planned but it was necessary. 2022 has been so busy and this Summer was an absolute whirlwind. As much as I love this space and enjoy social media, anyone following along so far knows it’s one of the first things I put down when things start leaning…
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Eeeeeeeeeeee! Halloween is almost here! Let’s talk family movie nights. Usually we watch a movie after trick or treating. It gives the kids a chance to eat some candy and then unwind before bed. There are so many great spooky movies out there but I’ll keep it simple and stick to ones you can find…
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For those of us following a traditional school year schedule, Back To “School” is upon us! We start back on September 7th but many start earlier or even later. The first day is always a little trying. I always keep the first week low-key. My focus is getting everyone back on schedule (because let’s be…
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From the Winter Solstice springs a plethora of holiday celebrations and here in Canada we’re pretty much all in from November 1st (somber moment on the 11th for Remembrance Day not withstanding). The snow has already started falling (intermittently) in most provinces, and the temperature is dropping quick. Movie nights are a great way to…
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Decorating Whether you love cutesy ghosts, creepy crawlers, witchy vibes, or a full on Haunted House, I AM HERE FOR IT! I love it all. I love walking through the leaves and seeing all of the different decorations people put up and seeing the kids light up every time we come across something really cool…
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