I think most of you are like me, and appreciate holiday recipes that are quick, easy, look festive and taste delicious. Here is a three ingredient cookie called Pretzel Rolo Bites that you will love, and it requires only 5 or 10 minutes of your time to prepare. My tips for this one are to …
Just like Mom Used to Make- English Muffin Mini Pizzas
I posted a photo on my Facebook earlier this month of some English Muffin Mini Pizzas I had prepared and so many people responded with nostalgic memories. Lots of comments like…”these are just like my mom used to make!….”I used to love these…” I have to say that they regularly make appearance here and everyone …
Top 5 Stocking Stuffer Ideas from Maryann’s Gifts…Where Every Gift Tells a Story
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 Morning Coffee
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 …
Recipes for the Holidays- Chicken Broccoli Wreath
If you are looking for a beautiful, festive party food, check out this Chicken Broccoli Wreath recipe. I generally will cook 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts the night before (just season and bake at 350 for 1 hour, covered with foil). You can also use rotisserie chicken if you wish to make it easier. It …
Simple Local Life 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
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 …
Old Barn Pottery-Made with Hands, Heart + Rhythm
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 …
Delong Designs- Creating with a Cause, Raising Funds, Spirits & Awareness for Kidney Disease
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 …
Nourished Natural Self-Care- Earth’s Elements for Mind, Body and Spirit
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 …
Sunday Morning Coffee
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. Why Cookbook Clubs Should Be the New Way We Entertain- Serious Eats Oh. My. Gosh. I LOVE this …