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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

A Fall Hike at Cape Split, Nova Scotia: Blogger Adventures, Beautiful Views + Cozy Vibes

I don’t usually post on the weekends, but I woke up in the middle of the night and could not get back to sleep, so I’m choosing to take that as a sign there…

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Nova Scotia, Travel
  • Oct, 12, 2025
  • 20 Comments

Happy Things Friday: 10 October

The first few days of this week just felt…weird. There have already been various school holidays, and schedules seem to be constantly in flux for one reason or another. John left on Monday for…

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  • Happy Things Friday
  • Oct, 10, 2025
  • 31 Comments

Reader Question: Is That Thrift Store Item Actually a Good Deal?

I recently got an email from Theresa in Texas (hi, Theresa!) who asked a great question:

“Please consider opining on how to determine if a price at a thrift store is a good deal. While…

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  • Life
  • Oct, 09, 2025
  • 27 Comments

Handwriting: Fading Art or Skill Worth Saving?

A few weeks ago I was reading a post from Daria and couldn’t help but notice that her daughter (Grade 2) has far neater printing than my son (Grade 5).

Indy went through the exact…

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  • Parenting, Personality Insights, Random
  • Oct, 08, 2025
  • 46 Comments

On My Shelf: Books I Read in September 2025

Wait a minute. How did September come (and now go) so quickly? Thankfully, I can mark the passage of time with more great books!

Also, I only finished one book of non-fiction in September? What…

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  • Reading
  • Oct, 07, 2025
  • 40 Comments
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