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Cool Bloggers Walking Club: Week 2 Recap

For anyone just joining in, I’m cheerleading a group of people (bloggers and otherwise) from around the world who are aiming for 10 minutes of intentional movement each day in October.

(Here is the CBWC…

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  • Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Exercise
  • Oct, 20, 2025
  • 34 Comments

Brain Dump at Starbucks: Life, Sleep, and Scattered Thoughts

Friends. As I mentioned yesterday, I am feeling scattered lately.

While Belle finishes up at a birthday party I have decamped to Starbucks (help — what monster am I creating?!), and I decided it was…

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  • Brain Dump, Personality Insights, Random
  • Oct, 18, 2025
  • 58 Comments

Happy Things Friday: 17 October

We have gotten to (and passed) the halfway point of the month. As usual, I am in perpetual shock by how quickly time is flying by.

I am trying to bury my head in…

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  • Happy Things Friday
  • Oct, 17, 2025
  • 37 Comments

Exploring the Ocean Floor at Medford Beach, Lunch at Luckett’s, Thanksgiving, and Goodbyes

While Kae and SHU enjoyed a leisurely breakfast at the Tattingstone Inn (and snuck in some marathon-watching), I headed off with the fam to church. And enjoyed every well-deserved sip of caffeine in my…

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Nova Scotia, Travel
  • Oct, 16, 2025
  • 28 Comments

Blogger Adventures in Nova Scotia: Wolfville, Grand Pré + a Fancy Dinner

Saturday morning was wonderfully relaxed at my place.

Our blogger reunion was set for 10 am, but after saying goodbye to John and the kiddos, I headed off to my favourite cafe early to…

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Life, Nova Scotia, Travel
  • Oct, 15, 2025
  • 30 Comments

A Perfect Fall Day at Peggy’s Cove: Blogger Meet-Up Magic in Nova Scotia

Fall at Peggy’s Cove: breathtaking views, blogger adventures, and ocean sparkle. A perfect Maritime day.

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Nova Scotia, Travel
  • Oct, 14, 2025
  • 28 Comments

Cool Bloggers Walking Club: Week 1 Recap

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to fellow Canadians and anyone else celebrating today. Before I head to the airport to drop off SHU and Kae (*sob* — their visit was waaaaaaay too short), it’s time to…

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  • Blogging, Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Exercise, Friendship, Habits
  • Oct, 13, 2025
  • 39 Comments
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