I’m a few days later than planned with this recap, but I’m glad I took the time to look back… Read more Favourite Things: January Edition
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Favourite Things: December Edition
On the last day of 2025 my last grandparent passed away. Grandpa was nearly 96 and in his last year… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
Favourite Things: November Edition
Today we got back to school after taking a week off at the end of term. It feels like an… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
Favourite Things: October Edition
I’d sum up October as more outdoor adventures plus visiting with relatives, while also dealing with cold symptoms. Here’s what… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Favourite Things: September Edition
As you can see I took a break from blogging over the past month… but I didn’t want to miss… Read more Favourite Things: September Edition
Favourite Things: August Edition
It’s back-to-school season, so now I’ll be busy at home and not running about so much (besides fall hiking). Here’s… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
Crossing Canada with Historical Picture Books
I prepared this post ahead of time because we are away from home for a few days. Since we’re in… Read more Crossing Canada with Historical Picture Books
Two Picture Books About Barbara Cooney
In 2024 two picture books about beloved author-illustrator Barbara Cooney were published. Let’s take a closer look. Because Barbara: Barbara… Read more Two Picture Books About Barbara Cooney
Two Picture Books About Microbes
Did you see that coming? Tiny Creatures: The World of Microbes by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Emily Sutton (Candlewick Press,… Read more Two Picture Books About Microbes
Two Picture Books About Zookeeper Helen Martini
Two years ago I read My Zoo Family (1953) by Helen Martini aloud to my kids (after it had sat… Read more Two Picture Books About Zookeeper Helen Martini
5 Things I Learned in May
2. Canola is an acronym?! It stands for Canadian Oil Low Acid and is made from a hybrid rapeseed plant… Read more 5 Things I Learned in May
Favourite Things: May Edition
It’s leafy and green, the sound of lawn mowers fills the neighbourhood, school is almost out! Here are my May… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
Three Picture Books About Zoologists
More picture books! If your kids love animals they will love these gorgeously illustrated biographies of entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre (1823-1915),… Read more Three Picture Books About Zoologists