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The One Where I Don’t Post On Monday (And Then Post On Monday)

Last week kicked my butt. Mostly in a good way – you know when you finish an epic workout and you’re proud of what you accomplished? But, also, you feel like you’ve been hit…

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…

Christmas, Holidays, Lighthouses, Nova Scotia, Random
Dec, 09, 2023
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Would You Rather: The Christmas Edition (Part 1)

One of my kids’ favourite games is Would You Rather. We’ve played this on road trips and family walks and it’s not uncommon for the card game version to make an appearance when guests…

Christmas, Favourite Things, Holidays, Random
Dec, 06, 2023
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Little Hacks That Make Life Easier

I’ve posted many of these before, but I thought I’d do a quick roundup of some of my favourite “hacks.” There is a broad range of things covered, so if you’re looking for a…

Home, Life, Minimalism, NaBloPoMo, Random
Nov, 25, 2023
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The Answer To My “Killer Doppelganger” Question

Lights, camera, action – got it! About ten minutes after I hit publish yesterday, John (my husband) finally figured out who I was thinking of the whole time.

Bob Balaban (the NBC executive Russell Dalrymple…

NaBloPoMo, Random
Nov, 09, 2023
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I AM GOING CRAZY – PLEASE HELP!

Okay, did that title get your attention?

I am going crazy over the most ridiculous of things. I even offered both kids cold, hard cash if they could help me come up with the…

NaBloPoMo, Random
Nov, 08, 2023
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Some Free Advice: Actually Use the Spellcheck

In many ways, this post is simply me acknowledging a glaring demerit.

When I’m writing a blog post, e-mail, or work document I often – OFTEN! – don’t consult the spellcheck. A phrase or word…