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Paris in Black and White

First, best wishes for a very happy American Thanksgiving to blog readers south of the border <3

I thought I’d take a break from “formal” trip recaps to highlight our beloved black-and-white photograph collection from…

Paris Day Two: Sacré-Cœur, the Latin Quarter, and the Best Breakfast Sandwich of My Life

Saturday was a lovely day. In fact, every day of this trip was hot and sunny. We woke up early and made the most of the gorgeous weather.

We headed to Sacre Coeur Basilica…

NaBloPoMo, Paris, Travel
Nov, 18, 2023
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Paris Day One: The Mona Lisa, the Eiffel Tower, and Lots of Walking

I blame J. She posted about Giverny and the Musée de l’Orangerie last week and ever since I have not been able to get Paris off my mind.

John and I were fortunate enough to…

NaBloPoMo, Paris, Travel
Nov, 14, 2023
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Destination Nova Scotia: Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse

If Nova Scotia was a team sport, Peggy’s Cove would be the kid who always gets picked first. You know, the athletic one that effortlessly pulls off a confident swagger.

If Nova Scotia were a…

This Little Light of Mine: (Lesser-Known) Nova Scotia Lighthouses Part 1

For anyone visiting for the first time: lighthouses are our family “thing.” (Which is why Kae’s suggestion to incorporate a lighthouse into my new header was especially brilliant – it represents shining an optimistic…

Toronto Day Three/Four: Long Walks, Skylines by Night and the Art Gallery of Ontario

With our kiddos staying with family in nearby Barrie, John and I had a full 24 hours to explore the city. Alone! (Spoiler alert: it was much easier to navigate Toronto without kids in…

Toronto, Travel
Apr, 03, 2023
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Toronto Day Two: City Hall, Shopping Malls, and the Aquarium

After our late-night on Day One – and all that walking – we were a more subdued family the morning of Day Two . We slept well, but everyone was still awake early because…

Toronto, Travel
Apr, 02, 2023
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