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The Holiday season is in full swing and by now most of us are making a list and checking it twice. Trying to find that perfect, unique gift for everyone can take some time and often feels challenging. While we recently published our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide, showing how to support and shop local on …
Sunday mornings I usually grab a cup of coffee and take time to catch up on stories I might have missed throughout the week. I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday Morning Coffee as well. Wellness Wednesday – How to embrace your holidays I really loved this post from Amanda , a fellow …
We are so fortunate to live here on the South Shore of Nova Scotia! Our beautiful beaches and trails, our friendly and supportive communities and an abundance of talented artisans and committed entrepreneurs are just a few of the reasons this area is so unique. During the upcoming Holiday season, we can do our part …
Inspiration comes to us in many forms. While playing music during a weekly session at a local craft brewery, Vickie Gray noticed that all the musicians glasses were the same and often hard to distinguish from each other. Coupled with a perfect stage of life to finally chase after her entrepreneurial spirit, a dream came …
When Kacy Delong was studying metalworking at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design she most likely wasn’t thinking then that her skills and artistic abilities would be contributing to a cause that has had such a profound impact on her life. After watching her husband struggle with complications from kidney disease for many …
How often do you think about what you’re putting on your body? Do you ever wonder what ingredients are in some of the products you are using every day? Those very thoughts are what led Amanda Rhyno to research and begin developing her own products to use at home and ultimately sharing with friends and …
Choosing a Locally-Owned and Community Based Financial Institution I’ve written a lot about my journey with this blog, from its humble beginnings with my first ever I Should Start a Blog post, to my recent 2-Year Blogiversary where I talked about the journey in becoming a full-time blogger. In the middle of all that I …
Operating one of the oldest established businesses in Bridgewater, Gow’s Home Hardware has certainly experienced a lot of change over the years and decades. However there has been one thing that has stayed consistent…their dedication to their customers. You don’t operate a business for 169 years without having loyal and dedicated customers, and to recognize …
Wow…what a year it has been! Two years ago I swallowed hard and hit publish on my first ever post, aptly titled, I should Start a Blog. My goal right from the start was to blog for a year, see what the response was, and then make a decision on next steps. After reflecting on …
I so enjoy bringing you stories, helping you with meal plans and highlighting all we have to offer here on the South Shore. The support of these Simple Local Life sponsors over the past month, allows me to dedicate the time required to continue with this work and the blog. As we welcome November, I …