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
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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
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
Favourite Things: November Edition
My monthly post is a bit short this time around, but if nothing else I’ve got some great book and… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
Favourite Things: October Edition
We had quite a few appointments in October (doctor, dentist, optometrist), but here are some of the more fun things… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
7 Things I Learned in September
2. The Vermont Teddy Bear factory has a very informative 30-minute tour. I was interested to learn that the teddy… Read more 7 Things I Learned in September
Favourite Things: September Edition
Upstate New York was our home base throughout September. We finished house sitting for my in-laws while they were in… Read more Favourite Things: September Edition
Four Picture Books About Famous Authors
I’m on a roll with picture book reviews lately. Here are four more, this time highlighting the life and times… Read more Four Picture Books About Famous Authors
Favourite Things: July Edition
First and foremost, our new baby Tristan Alexander Bond was born on July 7th! Read Because of all the time… Read more Favourite Things: July Edition
Favourite Things: June Edition
My very favourite thing from June is my new niece Violet! Since I can’t exactly share her, here are some… Read more Favourite Things: June Edition
Origins of Clichés (Part 1)
I’ve decided to start a summer series on the origins of clichés. My starting point will be The Dictionary of… Read more Origins of Clichés (Part 1)
Favourite Things: May Edition
It’s a hot week here and surely we’re past the last of the frost warnings?! Anyway, here are some of… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
Favourite Things: April Edition
I have a lots of things I’m excited to share with you today, especially some humorous recommendations. Read It took… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition