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Happy Things Friday: 7 November

I had to go back and correct myself: I started drafting this post by writing 7 October. Just like that, a month of my life gone to the ether.

It is definitely feeling like November…

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On My Shelf: Books I Read in October 2025

If September was all about fiction, I made up for it in October with plenty of non-fiction reads.

January. February. March. April. May. June. July. August. September.

BOOKS I READ IN OCTOBER — THE SHORT VERSION

If You Lived Here You’d Be…

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Reading
Nov, 06, 2025
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Gratitude Guests: Kelly Neil on Nova Scotia, Cuisine, and Gratitude

Today feels extra special, friends. I get to introduce you all to a bona fide Nova Scotian! Please help me warmly welcome Kelly Neil!

Kelly is a talented food stylist, photographer, and columnist (she spent years…

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Food, Gratitude, Guest Post, Nova Scotia
Nov, 05, 2025
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Big News: We’re (Probably) Moving to Europe (for Four Months!)

I’ve been hinting for a while that there’s been some big behind-the-scenes decision-making happening around here…and it’s finally time to spill the proverbial beans.

Our family is — if all goes to plan (please, Lord)…

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Life, Travel
Nov, 04, 2025
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Cool Bloggers Walking Club: Week 4 Recap

It feels a bit ridiculous to not wrap things up today…BUT, I’m going to stick with my schedule and I’ll recap my final three walks next Monday and share maps of where we’ve all…

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Happy Things Friday: 31 October

Today is Halloween!! I hope it’s a wonderfully festive day for everyone celebrating in one way or another.

I am cheerfully missing the candy and general mayhem of the day by staying with my parents…

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Cool Bloggers Walking Club: Week 3 Recap

Another week, more walks!

For more photos and fun, check out recaps from Week 1, and Week 2.

It has gotten cooler in my part of the world, but thankfully I have warm-weather gear waiting for…

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