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Cool Bloggers Walking Club: Week 1 Recap

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to fellow Canadians and anyone else celebrating today. Before I head to the airport to drop off SHU and Kae (*sob* — their visit was waaaaaaay too short), it’s time to…

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  • Blogging, Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Exercise, Friendship, Habits
  • Oct, 13, 2025
  • 39 Comments

A Fall Hike at Cape Split, Nova Scotia: Blogger Adventures, Beautiful Views + Cozy Vibes

I don’t usually post on the weekends, but I woke up in the middle of the night and could not get back to sleep, so I’m choosing to take that as a sign there…

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Nova Scotia, Travel
  • Oct, 12, 2025
  • 20 Comments

Birchie in Nova Scotia Part 3: Cape Split + Tasty Treats

For those just joining the party, blogger extraordinaire Birchie is making a point of visiting all U.S. capitals (and their Capitol buildings), along with all the Canadian provinces and their legislative buildings. Luckily, I…

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Nova Scotia, Travel
  • Sep, 29, 2025
  • 20 Comments

The Cool Bloggers Walking Club Kicks Off Next Week (October 1st)

The Cool Bloggers Walking Club starts ONE WEEK from today — and yes, you are invited!

You don’t have to be a blogger.

You don’t have to walk marathon distances.

You don’t even have to call…

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  • Blogging, Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Exercise, Friendship, Life
  • Sep, 24, 2025
  • 49 Comments

Meet My Favourite Guy: A Q&A with John (Part Two)

As promised, here’s the second part of my “interview” with John. If you haven’t had the chance to read Part 1, start here! He’s already talked about parenting, marriage, and life miscellany. Part Two…

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  • Guest Post, Life, Marriage, Personality Insights, Travel
  • Sep, 23, 2025
  • 35 Comments

Birchie in Nova Scotia Part 2: Peggy’s Cove + Pretty Views

(Part 1 of our adventures is here…)

DAY THREE: CHURCH + PEGGY’S COVE + GAMES

I woke up Sunday morning feeling ten times better. My cold wasn’t completely gone, but I could breathe (always helpful!) and…

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Nova Scotia, Travel
  • Sep, 18, 2025
  • 39 Comments

Meet My Favourite Guy: A Q&A with John (Part One)

When I floated the idea of doing a guest “interview” with John, he was agreeable, if a bit skeptical. He wasn’t convinced anyone would have questions for him.

I knew better. And, you had so…

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  • Guest Post, Marriage, Parenting, Personality Insights
  • Sep, 17, 2025
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