While cruising through one of my favourite websites the other day (Red Tricycle), I came across a story so touching that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. Gregg Eicchorn and his wife Katie live in Cincinnati, Ohio … Continue reading
I have always been a big fan of stand up comedy; I so respect the way a good comic can find humour in embarrassing, upsetting, even traumatic stuff that happens. They possess this wonderful ability to spin negative events into … Continue reading
Get Inspired by the Natural Beauty of these Classroom Decor Items
In 2 weeks, my maternity leave is ending, I am returning to my classroom, and life as a teacher-mom officially begins. A few days ago, I visited my class to check in and get an idea of where the kiddos … Continue reading Get Inspired by the Natural Beauty of these Classroom Decor Items
There Is So Much to Love About These Canadian Children’s Musicians
With a little one running around our house now, the things we watch and listen to are pretty kid-centric. There are plenty of songs and shows that we find intolerable, but sometimes the kids’ stuff genuinely entertains us, makes us … Continue reading There Is So Much to Love About These Canadian Children’s Musicians
Showing Your Fur Baby Love Can be Tough When a New Bundle of Joy Arrives; Here’s Some Helpful Advice
Max is our yellow lab, and was the first “baby” my husband and I had together. He is a big, silly fur ball of love and about 14 months ago his world, and ours, was turned upside down by another … Continue reading Showing Your Fur Baby Love Can be Tough When a New Bundle of Joy Arrives; Here’s Some Helpful Advice
This New Podcast Tackles Parenting Topics with Honesty and Humour
I love love love listening to podcasts. I play them while I cook, drive, eat…there seems to be one for whatever mood I’m experiencing. Sometimes I want the total silliness of Tigerbelly (hosted by Bobby Lee and his partner Khalyla … Continue reading This New Podcast Tackles Parenting Topics with Honesty and Humour
Watch the Wonderful Way these Students Start the Day
This adorable video has been popping up on social media for a while. I came across it again this morning and, with the return to my kindergarten classroom just a few weeks away, it really struck a chord. As much … Continue reading Watch the Wonderful Way these Students Start the Day
Seth Meyers and his Wife Now Have Two Crazy Birth Stories!
This is a cool story for a variety of reasons. I won’t spoil all the sweet, funny parts of the video below, but it is a beautiful thing hearing Seth talk about his wife, Alexi, and the strength she showed … Continue reading Seth Meyers and his Wife Now Have Two Crazy Birth Stories!
This Dad’s Holiday Gesture is the Sweetest Expression of Father-Daughter Love
I love stories that remind me of what Christmas spirit looks like. When I read this New York Times article about a dedicated dad (click here for the full article) it brought to mind my own father, who we lost … Continue reading This Dad’s Holiday Gesture is the Sweetest Expression of Father-Daughter Love
People Searched “Good” More in 2018 than in Any Other Year; Here’s the Beautiful Video Proof
For anyone looking to end 2018 with a dose of optimism, here you go: apparently, people used Google to seek out stories of positivity more than they ever have before. This moving video definitely brought a tear to my eye … Continue reading People Searched “Good” More in 2018 than in Any Other Year; Here’s the Beautiful Video Proof
