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NaBloPoMo Giveaway #3: The Festive Canadian Edition

I love Canada (and Nova Scotia) and I love Christmas, so what better way to celebrate the confluence of those things than a Festive Canadian giveaway?

We’ve got Nova Scotia-produced maple syrup because…obviously! It’s Canada,…

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  • Giveaway!, NaBloPoMo, Nova Scotia
  • Nov, 23, 2024

Nova Scotia Adventures with Kyria (Days Four + Five): Medford Beach, Cape Blomidon, Wolfville, and Goodbyes

At first I thought Day Four would have a bit of a chaotic start – Belle had an orthodonist appointment in a neighbouring town, Indy had to get to school, and Kyria and I…

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  • Blogging, Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Friendship, Nova Scotia
  • Oct, 30, 2024
  • 24 Comments

Nova Scotia Adventures with Kyria (Day Three): Morning Commute and Cape Split

It was a pleasant surprise to wake up to double digit temperatures. It was less pleasant to wake up at 3:15 am. That said, I used the time wisely, tackling my work inbox and…

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  • Blogging, Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Friendship, Nova Scotia
  • Oct, 29, 2024
  • 29 Comments

Nova Scotia Adventures with Kyria (Days One + Two): Grand Pré and Peggy’s Cove

We know her. We love her. And I got to meet her!!!! You guessed it – today is my first recap in a little series I’m titling Nova Scotia Adventures with Kyria. (Surely you…

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  • Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Friendship, Nova Scotia
  • Oct, 28, 2024
  • 28 Comments

Destination Nova Scotia: Medford Beach

You know how I’m always harping on about hidden gems?

Let me introduce you to one such jewel – the natural delight that is Medford Beach.

This landscape looks like something from another planet and, in…

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  • Nova Scotia
  • May, 01, 2024
  • 26 Comments

Destination Nova Scotia: Cape Sable

Ever visited a place where – and you couldn’t quite put your finger on why – it felt a bit like meeting a new best friend? That sensation when you just know you’re going…

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  • Family, Lighthouses, Nova Scotia, Travel
  • Jan, 25, 2024
  • 18 Comments

Saturday Bonus <> A Nova Scotian Holiday Movie

Thursday – after school – we grabbed cozy blankets, made cups of hot cocoa (coffee for me), and started to watch a new Hallmark movie. Colour me SHOCKED to discover it was set in…

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  • Christmas, Holidays, Lighthouses, Nova Scotia, Random
  • Dec, 09, 2023
  • 25 Comments
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