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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

Happy Things Friday: 19 September

Life has been busy and I was going to skip Happy Things Friday this week, but the thought made me sad. I really do love pulling this post together each week. Then, Ally from…

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  • Blogging, Frugality, Happy Things Friday, Travel
  • Sep, 19, 2025
  • 45 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

Birchie in Nova Scotia Part 1: Muddy Days + Movie Nights

One of the great joys of blogging is experiencing how online friendships transition seamlessly into real life.

Another joy is realizing someone is willing to get up at 4 am, deal with airport security and…

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Life, Nova Scotia, Travel
  • Sep, 16, 2025
  • 47 Comments

48 Hours in Nova Scotia: Surfing, Lighthouses + My Favourite Beach!

John’s best friend, his partner, and her son came to visit us for a whirlwind tour of Nova Scotia last weekend. With less than two full days together, we couldn’t do it all…but we…

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  • Beaches, Lighthouses, Nova Scotia, Travel
  • Aug, 21, 2025
  • 19 Comments

Hiking Castle Rock, Nova Scotia: Trail Guide, Tips, and the Scenic View

Years ago, we were looking for a way to fill a (very long) summer day with young kids. We found ourselves on Nova Scotia’s South Shore with no particular destination in mind, when a…

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  • Exercise, Family, Nova Scotia, Travel
  • Aug, 13, 2025
  • 23 Comments

Tangled Garden: A (Not-So-Hidden) Nova Scotia Gem

Last week was all about local adventures. With both kids off at sleepaway camp, we wanted to make the most of our time close to home — no overnight bags, no itinerary spreadsheets (though…

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  • Nova Scotia, Travel
  • Jul, 27, 2025
  • 38 Comments
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