The Canadian Online Homeschool Conference is now available on YOUR computer with tons of information and advice on homeschooling, education, parenting and more! Lisa Marie Fletcher, blogger and homeschool mom extraordinaire, has put together a wealth of information for homeschoolers. With stellar homeschool speakers from across Canada, the Canadian Online Homeschool Conference has sessions for […]
5 Favourite Canadian Books for Kids #5Faves Vol. 31
One of the problems with homeschooling in Canada can be finding good Canadian materials. Our main curriculum comes from the United States, so I’m always looking for books about Canada for the girls. I felt like I’d hit the jackpot when I saw DK’s Oh Canada titles. For this week’s 5Faves linky, I’m sharing our favourite Canadian […]
Canadian Catholic Saints
The Catholic Church recognizes fourteen Canadian saints. These include the Canadian Martyrs as well as four women, a bishop and a religious brother. Here is a brief description of who each of these Canadian Catholic saints were. The Canadian Martyrs These Jesuit missionaries worked with the Hurons in the colonial days of New France. They […]
Behind the Blog: Heather of Life Love and the Pursuit of Play
I love meeting new bloggers and today I’m happy to introduce to you a really “new” blogger whom I just met. Heather van Mil from Life Love and the Pursuit of Play started blogging just last year. Read on to find out how she got started and what she loves about blogging. TKM: When and […]
Behind the Blog: Ricky Shetty aka Daddy Blogger
Ricky Shetty is the man behind Daddy Blogger. Today, he’s sharing about why he likes Facebook, how he got started as a daddy blogger, and how blogging is really for his kids. KBW: First, tell us a bit about yourself. Ricky: My name is Ricky and I was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. My […]
if you want to see a whale (and more great kids’ books)
When I open the mailbox, the girls always ask, “Is there something for me?” Mostly we get bills and bank statements. Sometimes they get excited to see a package, until I tell them, “It’s just a book for Mommy.” Last week, though, I handed them the package and said, “These books are for you.” They […]
Give a Suit Change a Life with Moore’s annual Canadian Suit Drive
Over the last three years, my husband has gone through a lot of job interviews for co-op positions during school. Right now, he’s working his second-last co-op job and searching for articles for next year when he graduates. That means more job hunting, more interviews. Just before his last big interview, I noticed his suit […]
Canadian Martyrs: Researching and Writing Their Stories
The first few times I heard the Canadian Martyrs mentioned, I didn’t really stop to think about them. Recently, they came to my attention again and I began asking questions. Who were these men and what did they do? As I began researching, I turned—as usual—to writing, wanting to share what I learned with others […]
