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Happy Things Friday: 30 August (The Portugal Edition)

I’m back.

Sort of. My body and brain still feel like they’re 2,800 miles away in Portugal, but in reality they’re settling into a routine – or current lack thereof – here in Nova Scotia.

We…

Summer Blog Break

Mid-August feels like the perfect time to take a few weeks away from the internet to recharge, enjoy some adventures with the hubbie and kiddos, and soak up these last few weeks of summer.

When…

Blogging, Family
Aug, 12, 2024
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Happy Things Friday: 9 August

Today is a big day! We’re carpooling with friends to attend a live Nate Bargatze comedy show in Halifax. Exciting. Before that shindig gets underway, I’m coming at you with a post full of…

My Go-To Banana Chip Muffin Recipe

I have been meaning to post the recipe for my current favourite muffins for months now and even started typing it up in a cute recipe template from Canva. And then I forgot about…

Food
Aug, 08, 2024
24 Comments

Happy Things Friday: 30 August (The Portugal Edition)

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