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In Canada, there are generally more months of the year when we need some sort of heat on, than there are not. It’s time to start thinking about how…and what..we are using to heat our homes. For some it’s staying cozy with the “can’t be beat” heat from a roaring wood stove, and for others …
I know October feels early to start talking about the Holidays…but in truth…I’m a few weeks behind my own self-imposed deadline. Last year I published 3 different local gift guides with a set of goals in mind. I wanted to get Simple Local Life more known…I wanted to help smaller independent producers and makers with …
Sunday mornings I usually take time to catch up on stories I may not have time to read through the week. I thought I would share some that caught my eye this week, that you enjoy with your Sunday Morning Coffee as well. Bridgewater’s much-anticipated public transit system hits the road – Nova Scotia – …
It was our anniversary last week. Typically when October 4th rolls around, we sort of force ourselves to go out somewhere, usually opting for a quick bite and then we can say to the kids “See, Mom and Dad went out!” Just kidding…but only sort-of. Fall is a busy season for us and trying to …
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 October, I …
We built our dream home here on the lake 11 years ago. My older kids were 7 when we moved in and Grace was only 2. It was a year-long project with lots of late nights and endless decisions. Finally in March of 2006 we moved in and have been here ever since. We love …
Beautiful weather, a walk through a scenic town, and lots of things to do for young and old…sounds like a perfect way to spend a weekend! Nothing says “fall” on the South Shore quite like the Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival and Antique Fair. Heading into its 21st year, this unique festival, where over 200 hand-made, …
How do you become an Art Festival Creator and Director? You attend one, become so smitten with it, that you then set out to create and build something similiar in your own small town. Sounds easy enough? 😉 Well that is how the Afterglow Art Festival in Bridgewater, NS came to be. Founder and Creator …
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 September, I …
The South Shore is known for their volunteer spirit. In communities all across this area there are hundreds of people giving back in some way each and every week and making a difference in people’s lives. They are fire-fighting, teaching, entertaining, raising money, driving, cooking, serving and more. Volunteerism is a vital part to building …