Five years ago, we took the plunge and traveled with our family to Boulder, Colorado. We arrived during a 100-year flood (fact, but not really a fun fact though). Today, I will take you on a fun-fact trip to this area in the western part of the United States of America. Are you ready? Let’s […]
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Did you know that sheep outnumber people in Iceland 3:1? Bring this hearty Icelandic lamb soup into your home with this simple recipe. Our trip to Iceland was an adventurous family experience. The landscape looked like a different planet. There is nowhere you can be lowered 400 feet into a volcano except in Iceland. Hot
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Teachers working in a diverse classroom: Have you thought about hosting a Parents Night event especially for your bilingual families? It’s a great chance to make a personal connection with parents who have a unique set of concerns, as well as a valuable skill set they can bring to your school. Parents in bilingual households, tell
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Although I left Canada 17 years ago, I’m still very much a prairie girl at heart, and the land of the living skies is missed every day. Saskatchewan is a wonderfully diverse place that has many unique features. Some people think that there’s nothing to see in Saskatchewan, but with the wide open spaces of
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Hispanic Heritage Month honours the contributions of North Americans with roots in Spanish-speaking Countries. Given the often unsavoury treatment of Latinos in the U.S. historically, many welcome the chance to put the spotlight on Hispanic culture and celebrate the best of the U.S.-Latino community. Sadly, well-meaning celebrations do turn into events that perpetuate stereotypes. Often the room
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