Meet Cinnamon...my very first teddy bear. The story is that my Grandma bought Cinnamon for me on the day I was born, which makes him fully 41 years old (and it shows). And Cinnamon has been loved on a continuous basis ever since that day. He's lost his nose and most of his mouth, his fur has mostly … [Read more...]
Haraam: My Cultural Mis-steps
Being a non-Muslim teacher at an Islamic School is a very interesting and exciting experience, but it is a bit of culture-shock, too. Different cultures/religions do things in a very different way, which is an lesson I'm learning through experience: mostly good, some bad.Haraam is an Arabic word … [Read more...]
“Where’s Your Burqa?”
So last post I shared a bunch of images of some different items of clothing commonly associated with Muslim women, like the jilbab, abaya, hijab and niqab. What I didn't show was the image that, due to extensive media coverage related to the conflict in Afghanistan, has become synonymous for many … [Read more...]
Knorr Lipton Chicken Noodle Soup with 25% less salt
It's an all-time family favourite: Knorr Lipton Chicken Noodle soup. And now it's even better, with 25% less sodium. It's also endorsed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Health Check program, so you can feel confident knowing you're feeding your family the same great soup they love, packed with … [Read more...]
Puttin’ on the Jilbab
I broke the fabulous news in my last post that I got a full-time teaching position, which pretty much explains why it's been a full week since I last posted!There was a lot I omitted from that post, though. First of all, I didn't mention I was hired by a private school. A private religious school. … [Read more...]
School Daze
My kids went back to school a few weeks ago, and Monday it's my turn.Yes: I got a teaching job. Woot!Now I can honestly say I'm a real-life full-time classroom teacher with my very own class. Le sigh. It's a goal I've spent the better part of the last year working towards, and I'm truly thrilled to … [Read more...]
Hill’s® Science Diet™
Anyone with a pet knows that we love our furry family members every bit as much as the rest of the family. But dogs and cats age faster than humans, and it can be hard to cope with the changes that come with an aging pet in the family. Dogs, in particular, can suffer from noticeable mobility issues … [Read more...]
Kids and facebook: Yes or No?
My oldest wants a facebook account.Ugh. I knew this was coming, I just didn't think it would be before her tenth birthday (which is near the end of October this year).Before we go any further, I guess I should be upfront with you and let you know that I'm not sure which way to go on this one. Part … [Read more...]
But She Said So
This morning, my seven year-old daughter dropped this on me:"Ghosts are real, Mom. Ginny and Lacey's* mom said so."This, after I've spent many nights convincing her that ghosts, monsters and Voldemort are not, in fact, real, and that there is nothing for her to be afraid of. And please, go to … [Read more...]
Big Day, Big Changes
Whew. My kids went back to school today!Knowing my kids, it was actually a bit of a Freaky Friday situation (albeit it's Thursday today). My oldest daughter, Charlotte, has always hated school. She never looked forward to the first day (I always did as a kid) and she would often throw tantrums (even … [Read more...]
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