Intel Security program aims to protect Canadian students from cyberbullying – Giveaway CAN

I am a true believer or knowledge is power and with the right info and tools anything is possible. This includes keeping ourselves and our children safe. If you have been involved with the online world for any amount of time, I am sure you have seen your fair or should I say unfair share ofContinue Reading …

The sexual-education curriculum debate

I do not normally touch on sensitive subjects on my blog. However one reason I started this was to share my views as a parent. I wanted to talk about something I am seeing a lot lately being discussed. I realize not everyone agrees, however we all have a right to our opinions. I amContinue Reading …

How Parents are keeping Informed by Ontario College of Teachers

We have four children each at different levels in their education. One daughter who is in her third year of college, two boys in high school and our youngest who is in grade one. Each child is at a different stage in their life and a very different level in their education. So of course their teachers areContinue Reading …

Why Ontario Teachers Rock!

I have had the opportunity to live in a few provinces over the years and have had more than my share of experience with schools. Having four children in the school system in three provinces, it is easy to feel lost, even confused. My oldest just turned twenty so we have been involved in theContinue Reading …

Buy 2 Get 1 Free Sticker Books at @DKCanada

We have had a lot of snow days this winter. Buses canceled and plain old boring days. Days we were not able to plan ahead for things to do with the kids. Little one loves books and loves stickers, so sticker books are a big hit with her. Recently DK Canada sent me a varietyContinue Reading …

Save money Renting text books this Semester

Every semester college and university students are faced with additional costs on top of their tuition fees. The costs vary dependent on their programs. But there is often supplies, uniform and always, text books. For most students in college and university this is an expensive addition to their already thin budget. But without their textContinue Reading …

Calico Critters from Mastermind Toys

Calico Critters are just the cutest little animal friends ever! Teeny, tiny, soft and fuzzy, they’re the most loveable creatures this side of Cloverleaf Corners. Calico Critters are small animals (parents are about 3″ tall, brothers and sisters are 2-1/4″ tall, twins are only 1-1/4″ tall) with moveable limbs and turning heads. They’re perfect forContinue Reading …

Are you saving for your child’s Education?

Looking back over the years I wish I had put a little away for my children’s education. A little very month would be so much easier than having to worry about large sums of money when it comes to time for post secondary school education. It seems like every job now a days requires collegeContinue Reading …