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
Two Quotations to Ponder
I’m planning a longer post for next Monday, but for now — short on sleep as I am — here… Read more Two Quotations to Ponder
7 Things I Learned in February
The finches I’ve seen at our feeder are house finches not purple finches (they have streaky bellies and only part… Read more 7 Things I Learned in February
Favourite Things: February Edition
We had a snowy February and I’m looking forward to the gradual approach of spring. But first here are some… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
Did You Know? Books Inspired by Toys
You probably know that Winnie-the-Pooh was inspired by Christopher Robin’s stuffed bear, but did you know that the Thomas the… Read more Did You Know? Books Inspired by Toys
Pros & Cons of Recent Historical Reads
I looked over my Goodreads account and made a list of all the fiction with historical settings that I read… Read more Pros & Cons of Recent Historical Reads
Who Was Saint Valentine?
Five years ago I posted a history of valentines (with lots of interesting pictures). This year I decided to look… Read more Who Was Saint Valentine?
6 Things I Learned in January
Squirrels do not like safflower seed. This was great to learn because our bird feeders hang from a fence and… Read more 6 Things I Learned in January
Favourite Things: January Edition
In Ontario we’ve been in lockdown for a month. Thankfully there are a few differences from the spring lockdown (churches… Read more Favourite Things: January Edition
6 Entertaining Animal ABC Books
If you’re looking for a serious animal picture book you’ve come to the wrong place! These six children’s books range… Read more 6 Entertaining Animal ABC Books
The Long History of Truffles
Priced between $900 and $3000 per pound, truffles are one of the delicacies of haute cuisine. Truffles are fungi that… Read more The Long History of Truffles
Knock, Knock. Who’s There?
Do you know when knock-knock jokes appeared? Let me enlighten you with some quotes from the NPR article “The Secret… Read more Knock, Knock. Who’s There?