- Thursday, November 26, 2009
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So it's finally happening. My daughter is starting to sound out words phonetically! It amazes me to know end and although she spelled Africa "Afik" I am so excited to see how her skills will grow from here. It makes me light up with utter joy to hear her spell words on her own and read isolated words. She is so smart! My son is also making some achievements of his own as well. Not only is his lexicon ever expanding, but he is also saying these new words with more clarity. And he notices it, too. I love it!
I just wanted to share this picture I took of them around Halloween.

And here is a recent picture of my little ham!
I just wanted to share this picture I took of them around Halloween.
And here is a recent picture of my little ham!
- Thursday, November 26, 2009
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I'm not quite sure what happened but I am pretty sure I did get plenty of shut eye last night. I just don't understand why I'm so tired to the point where I can't even keep my eyes open. I have tidied up a bit around the house and I really want to do more, but I'd rather curl up under a blanket and watch Grey's Anatomy on demand. Let's hope I can keep my eyes open long enough to see the ending.
- Monday, November 23, 2009
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During this crazy flu season, you might be one of those moms (or dads) who, like me, is constantly debating about what to do to help our kids be as healthy as possible. Now that my kids are both in daycare, with my eldest attending kindergarten as well, I often worry that they are now at more of a risk of catching the flu and other ailments.
This year we opted out of giving our children the flu vaccine as well as the H1N1 flu vaccine. I think the main reason we chose to do so is simply because our kids now have to get so many more vaccines than we did as children. It's scary to think about what is actually inside these vaccines (such as thimerosal in the hepatitis B vaccine) but it can be even scarier to think about what can happen if our children were to fall ill to the disease itself. I know this can be a very touchy subject but it is one that should be explored, discussed and debated until we can find a definitive answer, which could take a very long time if it is at all possible. It is thus my opinion that parents should do their own research if they are unsure of what to do, cover all our bases, so to speak. I know it can be time consuming and frustrating when you find information that conflicts, so it is handy to know which sources are most reliable and contain the most up-to-date information.
I was asked by Mom Central to participate in their blog tour to help make moms (and dads) aware of the resources provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health. Here are some of their helpful links that may aide in your decision-making process:
Updated flu clinic information
General flu information provided by the Ministry of Health
Online influenza assessment tool
(Disclosure: I wrote this post while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central, who will be sending out a "Fight the Flu" gift pack to the 20 bloggers who have to chosen to participate. Also, my name will be entered into a draw to win an Acer Notebook computer. So please keep your fingers crossed on my behalf!)
This year we opted out of giving our children the flu vaccine as well as the H1N1 flu vaccine. I think the main reason we chose to do so is simply because our kids now have to get so many more vaccines than we did as children. It's scary to think about what is actually inside these vaccines (such as thimerosal in the hepatitis B vaccine) but it can be even scarier to think about what can happen if our children were to fall ill to the disease itself. I know this can be a very touchy subject but it is one that should be explored, discussed and debated until we can find a definitive answer, which could take a very long time if it is at all possible. It is thus my opinion that parents should do their own research if they are unsure of what to do, cover all our bases, so to speak. I know it can be time consuming and frustrating when you find information that conflicts, so it is handy to know which sources are most reliable and contain the most up-to-date information.
I was asked by Mom Central to participate in their blog tour to help make moms (and dads) aware of the resources provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health. Here are some of their helpful links that may aide in your decision-making process:
Updated flu clinic information
General flu information provided by the Ministry of Health
Online influenza assessment tool
(Disclosure: I wrote this post while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central, who will be sending out a "Fight the Flu" gift pack to the 20 bloggers who have to chosen to participate. Also, my name will be entered into a draw to win an Acer Notebook computer. So please keep your fingers crossed on my behalf!)
- Sunday, November 22, 2009
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I came across this link posted by Valerie Reiss, who writes about healthy and holistic living. She shares some really interesting tips to help prevent you from getting the flu. You are probably aware of some of the tips but there are others that I am going to have to try out for myself. If you haven't already, read up on these simple tips on flu prevention. Hope this helps!
- Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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Seventh Generation and millions of babies are crawling to Washington to demand a law that will regulate toxic chemicals found in household products.
Check it out!
Babies are getting on soapboxes to demand toxic chemical policy reform from Congress, and to rally support for The Million Baby Crawl. Just have a look at this video.
And if you haven't already, check out this video: Babies Seen Crawling Through a Crosswalk
Let's all join the crawl!
- Saturday, November 14, 2009
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Okay, so this is my first ever vlog so please don't laugh at how terribly it turned out. I recorded this on Facebook using my laptop camera in poor lighting conditions and to top it off, I sound ridiculous. It makes me wonder what I sound like when I ramble on during a lesson. My students must be so annoyed hearing me talk all period long! LOL I'm going to watch it again tomorrow and if I still feel embarrassed by it, I will most likely delete this post. So here is my Monday Mingle Vlog:
- Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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Just a short month ago, I was pleasantly surprised when my personal Clorox cleaning kit arrived at my door. Inside I found a bottle of Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner, Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Clorox Clean-up and several packages of their Disinfecting Wipes. You're probably wondering why I got so excited about cleaning products. Aside from the fact that I got to try them out at no expense, all these products have something in common that I find very important - they are DISINFECTING! This came at a crucial time of the year, the ever-dreaded flu season. With the H1N1 flu pandemic causing much concern amongst parents and the general population, it was nice to know that I had a stash of disinfecting wipes that kill 99.9% of household germs such as E. coli, Salmonella, Influenza Virus Type A2 and Rotavirus. Simply wipe any hard, non-porous surface throughout your house, bathroom or kitchen and let it remain wet for 10 minutes and voilà! The surface is disinfected!
Although I was thoroughly pleased with the results of these products, I am very curious to try their Green Works Natural Cleaners. They contain plant-based and biodegradable ingredients, are not tested on animals and use recyclable packaging. These cleaners are available in a wide assortment, including laundry detergent for high efficiency washing machines, and are said to be powerful eco-friendly cleaners without harsh chemical residue. I am so glad this is where the trend is heading!
I had to share them with my colleagues at work because, as any teacher will agree, it's always handy to have something to disinfect surfaces that have been touched by that student with a terrible sounding cough who just sneezed into their hands. Yuck! Needless to say, my colleagues were quite eager to get their hands on a package or two. The packages contain 35 wet wipes and come in three scents: Fresh Scent, Lavender Clean and my favorite, Lemon Fresh. Plus, the new, thicker wipes are now available in a low-streak formula for use on shiny surfaces such as glass and mirrors. After using these wipes, I feel more confident knowing that I'm cleaning and disinfecting my house, protecting my family from nasty germs, with an easy, convenient and bleach-free product.
My other two favorite products have to be the bathroom cleaner and toilet bowl cleaner. Whenever I think of germs, the bathroom is the first place I think of and hence, the first room I clean. Unlike some of the other bathroom cleaners I've tried, these two products do not have an overwhelming scent. This is very important to me because, ever since I had kids, I find my nose is awfully sensitive to powerful smells. I also like that the spray handle didn't leak, which I have experienced with some other spray bottles. It also gave me satisfaction in knowing that my bathroom was disinfected.Although I was thoroughly pleased with the results of these products, I am very curious to try their Green Works Natural Cleaners. They contain plant-based and biodegradable ingredients, are not tested on animals and use recyclable packaging. These cleaners are available in a wide assortment, including laundry detergent for high efficiency washing machines, and are said to be powerful eco-friendly cleaners without harsh chemical residue. I am so glad this is where the trend is heading!
- Monday, November 09, 2009
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