A Greener Back to School Routine- Zero Waste School Supplies

It’s still August and I have both feet firmly planted in the sea and sand, and my fingers are stained with blackberry juice, but September is only a few weeks away. My mind is starting to drift towards fresh starts, new routines, and the many lists I need to make to prepare. (To be honest, …

Simple Tips for a Zero Waste Summer

  In summer, it feels good to step away from our usual routines, be spontaneous, and let a fun beach day roll right into an easy, casual dinner. Food trucks, canteens, and seasonal restaurants can make it fun and easy to treat your family to a meal. Who doesn’t want a break from meal planning …

10 Habits for Zero Waste Food Shopping

Food shopping is something we all do every single week (or once a month if you are really organized!) so shifting your food shopping habits is a great way to take a giant leap towards a Zero Waste lifestyle. Let’s talk zero waste food shopping! You exert your consumer power every time you choose what …

10 Local South Shore “Experiences” to Give this Year

Christmas is in 5 days…how are you doing? Got everything wrapped up, under the tree, sipping on eggnog? I didn’t think so. Do the thoughts of hitting the mall make you feel woozy and faint… or maybe that’s just my husband who gets like that anytime he is near a mall in December? 😉 Do …

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 …

Welcome November

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 November, I …

Welcome October

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 …

Welcome September

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 September, I …

Welcome August

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 …

Fresh Cuts Friday with Fresh Cuts Market- July 21

What a week! The sun is shining, the beach is calling and the evenings just beg for you to sit outside sipping on something cool. Summer in Nova Scotia can be glorious and we are deep into the summer season right now. I love it! Wait…what’s that? Oh, it’s just the kids/spouse/partner…asking what’s for supper….AGAIN! …