As our parents age, it is inevitable that we are often faced with taking our mother or father for visits to see doctors and specialists, and ultimately, spending time in hospital at their bedside, helping to care for our ill, or injured, parents. I recently faced this reality when my mum passed away after falling and breaking her hip. Despite being involved in many visits … [Read more...] about Advice You Need For Helping Your Parent In Hospital
Leave The Passports At Home And Find Fun In Niagara, Ontario
It might be a polite one but, there’s always been a debate about which side of Niagara Falls is the better side. Since there’s an international border in the way, that kind of complicates things for those who either don’t have, or don’t want to use, a passport. But, depending on who you ask, they’ll likely prefer one side over the other. If you ask someone from the United … [Read more...] about Leave The Passports At Home And Find Fun In Niagara, Ontario
You’ll Be Fit To Be Tied When You Realize How Often You Use Idioms!
When I was growing up, there were a whole lot of idioms in our house. Careful, I said idioms, not idiots. Big difference! Do you know what an idiom is? From Grammarist.com: "An idiom is a word or phrase whose meaning can’t be understood outside its cultural context. These expressions are usually figurative and would be nonsensical if read literally. Although most of us … [Read more...] about You’ll Be Fit To Be Tied When You Realize How Often You Use Idioms!
Snakes Alive! Go See Reptiles At The Canadian Museum Of Nature!
The Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa provided Canadian Blog House with passes to visit their fascinating Reptiles exhibit. All opinions are our own. You don't like spiders and snakes? Don't let that stop you from visiting the Canadian Museum of Nature and their featured exhibit, Reptiles, on now until April 8, 2017! We recently had the chance to see this fascinating … [Read more...] about Snakes Alive! Go See Reptiles At The Canadian Museum Of Nature!
5 Stunning Beach Resorts In The Philippines
Have you ever considered vacationing in the Philippines? If not, I've got news for you. Apparently, you and I have been missing out on a fantastic travel destination with stunning beach resorts. According to the perpetually smiling and happy Filipino lady who works at my dad's retirement home, the Philippines is a destination that should be on all of our bucket … [Read more...] about 5 Stunning Beach Resorts In The Philippines
