Simple Local Life Holiday Gift Guide- South Shore Spirit

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 and business owners, are just a few of the reasons this area is so unique. During the upcoming Holiday season, we can …

Simple Local Life Holiday Gift Guide- Cozy Coastal

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 and business owners, are just a few of the reasons this area is so unique. During the upcoming Holiday season, we can …

Meal Plan Monday

Did you know the Atlantic Superstore opens at 7:00am? Well, it does! I know this because that’s what time I was there this morning. 😉 Made my list, grabbed my items and now I’m ready for the week. It’s another crazy one….thank god for my meal plan. Welcome to Meal Plan Monday! This weeks meal …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday mornings I usually take time to catch up on stories I may not have time to read through the week. Thought I would share some that caught my eye this week, maybe you will enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well. Atlantic Fashion Week highlights 11-year-old Nova Scotia designer – Nova Scotia …

Mom’s Chili

It’s November, there’s a chill in the air, it’s dark before suppertime and there’s talk of a Nor’easter this weekend. Do you know what that means? It means that it is time to make a big pot of Mom’s Chili. There are many versions of chili, with everything from mushrooms and quinoa, to venison and …

Simple Local Life Holiday Gift Guide- Love Lunenburg

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 …

Meal Plan Monday

How’s it going? Are you feeling a pinch in your wallet with all the upcoming expense related to December? Guess what? There’s one major expense you actually have control over…it’s your food budget. Every week or month you head into the grocery store and only you control what goes into your cart and how much …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday mornings I usually take time to catch up on stories I may not have time to read through the week. Thought I would share some that caught my eye this week, maybe you will enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well. Why Canadians should care about Facebook’s fake news problem I saw …

Brandied Orange Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce, is the utmost essential holiday side dish or condiment. What? You don’t agree? I’m ready to throw down with a beautiful turkey sandwich with salt, pepper, mayo and cranberry sauce and convince anyone that it is delicious. How to kick it up a notch…add Brandy. Trust me, heads are going to turn when …

Meal Plan Monday

Another week is upon us. Another week in November, inching us closer and closer to the Holidays. My calendar is already starting to fill in with concerts, parades, parties, etc. How are you coming with your Holiday prep? Don’t forget about some of the tips in my How to Simplify and Enjoy the Holiday Season …