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Happy Things Friday: 1 November

If you hadn’t noticed, it is November. NOVEMBER. I am a scratchy record stuck on repeat, but good gracious this year is speeding by.

I’m wrapping up a lovely week of working from my parents’…

NaBloPoMo: I’m In + What to Expect

This is the first Halloween since I became a mother that I have shirked my holiday parental duties and I am elated to be doing so; Halloween is not my favourite event, so having…

Nova Scotia Adventures with Kyria (Days Four + Five): Medford Beach, Cape Blomidon, Wolfville, and Goodbyes

At first I thought Day Four would have a bit of a chaotic start – Belle had an orthodonist appointment in a neighbouring town, Indy had to get to school, and Kyria and I…

Blogging, Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Friendship, Nova Scotia
Oct, 30, 2024
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Nova Scotia Adventures with Kyria (Day Three): Morning Commute and Cape Split

It was a pleasant surprise to wake up to double digit temperatures. It was less pleasant to wake up at 3:15 am. That said, I used the time wisely, tackling my work inbox and…

Blogging, Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Friendship, Nova Scotia
Oct, 29, 2024
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Nova Scotia Adventures with Kyria (Days One + Two): Grand Pré and Peggy’s Cove

We know her. We love her. And I got to meet her!!!! You guessed it – today is my first recap in a little series I’m titling Nova Scotia Adventures with Kyria. (Surely you…

Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Friendship, Nova Scotia
Oct, 28, 2024
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The Cool Bloggers Walking Club: Week #4

This was an extra special week of walking adventures because I had another Cool Blogger with me on most of my walks! Kyria visited our family this week and we were oh-so-fortunate to have…

Blogging, Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Friendship
Oct, 25, 2024
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Happy Things Friday: 25 October

This month has been a whirlwind. A WHIRLWIND. Sometimes I’ve felt like the Loony Tunes Tasmanian Devil swirling in a cloud of dust as I crash through my days.

Thankfully, it has been a (mostly)…

Happy Things Friday: 1 November

NaBloPoMo: I’m In + What to Expect

Nova Scotia Adventures with Kyria (Days Four + Five): Medford Beach, Cape Blomidon, Wolfville, and Goodbyes

Nova Scotia Adventures with Kyria (Day Three): Morning Commute and Cape Split

Nova Scotia Adventures with Kyria (Days One + Two): Grand Pré and Peggy’s Cove

The Cool Bloggers Walking Club: Week #4

Happy Things Friday: 25 October

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