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Fall is such a beautiful time of year to get outside and enjoy the cooler temperatures, changing colours and best of all…no bugs! Here on the South Shore, we are so fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful parks, beaches and many wonderful trails. Right in the Town of Bridgewater, we have the Centennial Trail, a multi-use …
Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week. I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well. Small-town hiring no piece of cake, chocolate maker says An interesting piece about the difficulty Peace by …
I know October feels early to start talking about the Holidays, but the truth is….it’s never too early to start planning! 😉 For the past two years we have published a Simple Local Life Holiday Gift Guide, and it’s something we love and really look forward to. Our goals are to help smaller independent producers …
There is nothing prettier than seeing the markets loaded up with squash this time of year. It symbolizes the harvest and all the hard work the farmers have put into growing their crops. There are many different varieties of squash, with them either falling into the summer or winter category. Pumpkin is part of the …
Photo Credit- Coffee Geek Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week. I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well. Halifax surgeon sews up favoured teddy bear after boy’s operation This is just …
It’s fall, and time for all things pumpkin! Today I’m sharing a pumpkin pecan cake roll recipe that has become a favourite autumn tradition, and offers a change from traditional pumpkin pie. Don’t be scared off by the fact that it’s cake roll style — it is an extremely easy recipe, and the finished product …
Thanksgiving is one of my favourite holidays. It has the beauty of the fall season and time spent with family and friends, without all the commercialism and sometimes stress, of Christmas. I also love a holiday where the focus is on the meal… and family, of course! 😉 There’s turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce, squash, corn …
Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week. I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well. Tweet elicits thousands of birthday wishes for 92-year-old Cape Breton man I saw this tweet when it …
Fall is my favourite season. Okay, I do lament the end of summer – those long afternoons at the beach, swimming in the warm salty ocean, a lush and abundant garden, no need for real shoes. But, when the temperatures starts to cool down, I seem to have more energy for creative activities, and I …
September means back to school time for most, and if you are like me, you need a few recipes with some really quick prep. It’s also a great time to get the crockpot out and put to use. With some meal planning and adding a few slow cooker recipes, your week can feel much more manageable …