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Welcome August. 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. I would encourage …
When I received an email inviting me to visit Origins of Beauty Spa and Salon and “indulge in a few services”, it only took me a few minutes to look at my pitiful feet and say…”Yes please!” In truth, I don’t spend a lot of time at spa’s and salons. In fact I joke that …
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 …
Have you heard of Haskap berries? Do you know what they are? Have you ever tasted them on their own or in something? Health benefits of the haskap have earned it the ancient phrase “the berry of long life and good vision”. I’ve tried a few products made with Haskap berries and have read a …
Welcome July! 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. I would encourage …
There’s also just something about wandering around a book store. Now picture the cutest, independently owned bookstore, in Lunenburg, one of the most picturesque towns and you have Lexicon Books. Basically it’s like being in the middle of a Hallmark movie. What better place to browse the shelves and pick up some Summer Reading material. …
June 23 It’s the last weekend of June. What? How exactly did this happen? If you have kids, this time of year can feel like the sprint at the end of a marathon. There’s a lot that happens in the last week of June…proms, graduations, awards ceremonies, parties, last day of school, etc. This is …
Imagine going into a store where everything is locally produced, with its owner often going direct to the farm and producers, learning about quality and craftsmanship, so that you don’t have to think about where your goods are coming from, that work is done for you! Then you are imagining Fisherman’s Picnic General Store. Opening …
Can you feel it? Summer….I think it might finally be making an appearance. After a cool and wet spring, we are now just starting to get glimpses of a some pretty remarkable days and evenings. School events are winding down and people are lingering outside well into the evening. It’s pretty sweet. Now…what are you …
Sunday mornings I usually grab a cup of coffee and 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 might enjoy with your Sunday Morning Coffee as well. LighthouseNow: Port Medway log roller …