What’s Happening on the South Shore this Weekend (Dec 6 – 8, 2019)

Christmas festivals are in full swing again this weekend. The Mahone Bay Father Christmas Festival, Christmas at the Causeway and Yuletide in Lunenburg continue with activities for everyone. Starting this weekend is the New Ross Christmas Festival, featuring Christmas in the Country at Ross Farm Museum. You will also find food drives, teddy bear tosses, …

A Visit to Ross Farm Museum

No matter what time of year it is, a visit to the Ross Farm Museum is always a wonderful way to spend a day. Celebrating it’s 50th year as a museum following it’s purchase by the New Ross District Museum Society in 1969, Ross Farm Museum let’s you take a step back in time and …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week.  I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well.  Sunday Morning Coffee is sponsored by PropertyGuys.Com South Shore North America’s largest, and fastest growing private sale …

Chicken with Mushrooms & Spinach Lasagna

Today I am sharing a favourite family lasagna recipe.  We all love traditional lasagna with red sauce, but sometimes white lasagna makes a nice change.  This Chicken with Mushrooms & Spinach Lasagna recipe takes a little time to prepare, but can be prepared ahead and either refrigerated or frozen, and can be cooked at a …

What’s Happening on the South Shore this Weekend (Nov 29 – Dec 1, 2019)

No matter where you find yourself on the South Shore this weekend, you will find something festive! Discover everything from town festivals, parades, tree lightings, craft markets, plays and maybe even The Grinch himself. This weekend is the start of three major holiday festivals including the Mahone Bay Father Christmas Festival, Yuletide in Lunenburg and …

Let’s Meet for Coffee- Hubbards Cove Coffee

There’s just something about zipping into a cafe when the November winds are blowing and you’re in search of something to warm you up. We found the perfect place in beautiful Hubbards…Hubbards Cove Coffee.  Just a few minutes down the road from the Hubbards Barn and Community Park, where the Hubbards Farmers Market is held, …

Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday morning I usually grab a coffee and take time to catch-up on some stories I may not have had time to read throughout the week.  I thought you might enjoy them with your Sunday morning coffee as well.  Sunday Morning Coffee is sponsored by PropertyGuys.Com South Shore North America’s largest, and fastest growing private …

Simple Local Life 2019 Holiday Gift Guide

We are so fortunate to live here on the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia! Our beaches and trails, our friendly people and supportive communities and an abundance of talented artisans and committed entrepreneurs are just a few of the reasons this area is so unique. During the upcoming holiday season, we can do our …

South Shore Holiday Bucket List

With the holidays soon upon us, we will be looking forward to spending time with friends and family. Whether planning big adventures or quiet get togethers, the South Shore has many wonderful things to do and take part in. In fact, there is so much to do, that it can be hard to remember it …

What’s Happening on the South Shore November 22 – 24, 2019

Tis the season for holiday markets, tree lightings and parades that will definitely get you into the festive spirit. Aside from all the seasonal festivities you will find hockey games, pop-up archeological museums, cheese making courses, fat bike rides, live music and yes, even schnitzel dinners. We can definitely say that there is something happening …