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Guest Post: Welcome Sophie!!

It’s always a special honour to introduce people to a new-to-them blog and I suspect many of you have not yet “met” Sophie.

Ironically, even though she is literally from the other side of the…

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Guest Post
  • Nov, 18, 2024
  • 40 Comments

Guest Post: Welcome Michelle!!!

I can’t remember who first introduced me to Michelle, but I have been smitten with her writing, her life on a farm, and her too-adorable-for-words dollhouse decor, sewing projects, and whimsical illustrations ever since.

If…

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Guest Post
  • Nov, 11, 2024
  • 43 Comments

Guest Post: Welcome Kristen!!!

I am so excited to welcome Kristen – better known as The Frugal Girl – to my little corner of the internet. It was fun to answer Kristen’s questions for a recent Meet a…

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  • Blogging, Guest Post, Minimalism, Money, Personality Insights, Thrifting
  • Nov, 04, 2024
  • 104 Comments

I’m Not Here…

…because I’m Kristen’s Meet A Reader guest over at The Frugal Girl talking all things thrifty and frugal.

I’ll be back in my blog space tomorrow to vent about a pet peeve (hey it can’t…

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  • Blogging, Budget, Guest Post, Money, Thrifting
  • Sep, 30, 2024
  • 17 Comments

Guest Post: Welcome Diane!!

First, Happy Canada Day! I remain deeply grateful to live in such a beautiful part of the world. Too often I forget the tremendous blessing of calling a democratic country my home.

This national celebration…

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Guest Post
  • Jul, 01, 2024
  • 22 Comments

Unexpected Introverting and Other Sunday Things

First, I am a guest on Engie’s blog today talking all things Nova Scotia. Head on over to see what made my shortlist and don’t forget to congratulate Engie on 20 years of blogging!…

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  • Guest Post, Life
  • Jun, 23, 2024
  • 23 Comments

Guest Post: Welcome Rachel!!

Today’s guest has her hands full – literally. Currently on maternity leave after having twins, Rachel has a full-time career in project management and is based in South Wales.

She blogs regularly, writing thoughtful reflections…

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Guest Post
  • Jun, 10, 2024
  • 25 Comments
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