A Reflection as a Mom in Canada

Today, I want to talk about double standards. And more than just talk, I need to vent… 😔 and maybe find someone here who can help me make sense of it. Personally, I have a serious problem with double standards. So, what is a double standard? Simply put, it’s when a person (or group) applies … Read more

Set Your Kids Up for a Smooth and Successful Transition After High School

🎓 Canada is globally recognized for the quality of its education, from elementary and secondary schools to post-secondary studies. Students from all over the world choose to study in Canada for its academic excellence, internationally recognized degrees, and, above all, because it offers a safe and accessible path to residency or a work permit. However, … Read more

Prepara a tus hijos para que la transición de secundaria sea fácil y exitosa

(For the English version click here) 🎓Canadá es reconocido mundialmente por la calidad de su educación, tanto en las escuelas primarias y secundarias y aún más, en la educación superior. Estudiantes de todo el mundo eligen estudiar en Canadá por su excelencia académica, el reconocimiento internacional de sus títulos y, sobre todo, porque ofrece un … Read more

Thrift Like a Pro

✨Did you know thrift stores (both in person and online) are super common in Canada? You can buy and sell all kinds of secondhand treasures there! Buying and selling used goods might sound simple, and to be honest, a few years ago, it really was. But things have changed! The game has become more competitive, … Read more

What is “Every Child Matters” about?

Every Child Matters is a fairly recent movement here in Canada, and you’ll definitely hear a lot about it around this time of year. But what is it really about? It all goes back to the residential schools (from the late 1800s to 1996) that the Canadian government imposed. Christian churches (Catholic, Anglican, United, Presbyterian, … Read more

Living in a Multicultural Canada: The Ups, the Downs, and Everything in Between

Canada has woven multiculturalism into its very identity. Since 2000, we immigrants have arrived at an average of roughly 260,000 per year, and from 2021 onward, that number has jumped to nearly 500,000 annually. In the last 25 years alone, almost 7 million immigrants have joined this country.⁉ We come from all corners of the … Read more

How cold is it?

Believe it or not, many people think Canada is always cold. And yes, most of the time it is!!!. But summer can get really hot and dry. Canada’s climate changes depending on the region: So, what’s the best climate? There isn’t one “best” or “worst”… it all depends on your personal taste. What’s certain is … Read more