Big football game last night…it was Super Bowl Sunday and we all gathered to watch the game…even though we’re not a big football family…a big sporting event …gives us all the feels. I didn’t go all out with snacks like some do as we had a really nice Sunday dinner, but we did pop some …
Sunday Morning Coffee
Sunday mornings 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. Jillian Saulnier’s Olympic journey started at a backyard rink in Nova Scotia We are SO excited for Jill …
A Perfect After School Snack- Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
I don’t know about you, but my kids always come home from school STARVING! I won’t mention that might be because sometimes their lunch wasn’t touched…oh my…that’s a rant for another day. They immediately start looking in the fridge or pantry, searching for anything they can devour. There’s no lingering…just grabbing…if there is a batch …
Gow’s Home Hardware Recognizes Giving Back!
Devan Naugler and Julie Vissers 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 …
Winter Storm Prep- Here’s Your Checklist
We live in Canada….winter storms are inevitable. Here on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, those storms can often be accompanied by strong winds, rain, freezing rain and ice pellets. The power of Mother Nature has been evident here in Nova Scotia over the last decade with Hurricane Juan , White Juan and the winter …
Sunday Morning Coffee
Sunday mornings 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. This Nova Scotian marked her 50th birthday with 50 firsts- CBC News I followed along with Donna’s …
Crockpot Turkey Soup with Rice
This is a super easy crockpot recipe that makes use of leftovers, and what tastes better on a snowy cold day, than turkey soup? I use turkey (leftover) if I have it. But if I don’t have it, it’s so easy to just put two chicken breasts in the crockpot seasoned and uncooked. This recipe …
January- A Perfect Time to Think about Budgeting and Saving
When the new year rolls in, I think a lot us spend time thinking about how we want the next 12 months to look and feel. What sort of things we want to accomplish, plan for any big purchases or events and start thinking ahead to our future. I know my husband and I sit …
Meal Plan Monday
I don’t know about you…but I’m finding January going quite quickly! When you have kids sporting events in the calendar, it does really makes the weeks fly by. Right now we are deep into my daughter’s basketball season…which included a tournament in Truro this weekend..and my sons Junior B Hockey team…which involve games every weekend. …
Sunday Morning Coffee
Sunday mornings 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. A token of change: Halifax cafe helping those in need with a hand up I love this. …