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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 …
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 might enjoy with your Sunday Morning Coffee. How a heartbroken doomsday prepper who lost everything is now saving hurricane victims …
I love Thanksgiving. It’s one of my favorite holidays with the focus being on family and food. On top of that, the weather and beautiful fall foliage, has me swooning. We always head back to my in-laws on Sunday for a big family feast, but I also host a family dinner here on Monday which …
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 …
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 might enjoy with your Sunday Morning Coffee as well. It’s October…one of my favourites. No one sums the feeling up …
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 …
By late September, many things in the garden are finishing up and other may be still producing their fall crop. It’s the season to reap the benefits of all your hard work put into the garden. There are many ways to preserve your harvest, including your fresh herbs. Preserving herbs gives you the benefit of …
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, …
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 might enjoy with your Sunday Morning Coffee as well. The secret Caribbean vistas right off Nova Scotia’s coast – Nova …
So today is the first day of fall, but our weather this week has been pretty summer-like, with warm temperatures and unending humidity. I feel like my kitchen is still in summer mode, but Sunday Dinners and more comfort type foods are starting to creep back in. One day I’m firing up the barbecue and …