Sunday Morning Coffee

I hope you are all enjoying some family time this weekend, or at least a turkey sandwich. 😉 We will enjoy spending the next two days with our families, and also being grateful for the hard working farmers who allow us to enjoy their harvest.  Happy Thanksgiving! Care to join me in a Sunday morning …

What’s Happening on the South Shore this Weekend (Oct 11 – 14, 2019)

Well here we are, ready to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend with family and friends. While you may be preoccupied with the promise of turkey and pumpkin pie, take a moment and scroll through and see what’s happening on the South Shore this weekend. So many wonderful events are taking place that will help you pass the …

2019 Simple Local Life Holiday Gift Guide- Now Accepting Submissions!

I know October feels early to start talking about the holidays, but the truth is….it’s never too early to start planning! 😉  For the past three years we have published a gift guide that continues to be one of the highlights of our year. It’s time to start developing this years Simple Local Life Holiday Gift Guide …

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.  Brian Braganza came to rural Nova Scotia and helps people find the courage to make a …

What’s Happening on the South Shore this Weekend (Oct 4 – 6, 2019)

As we welcome October and cooler weather, there is still plenty to do outdoors, but we are happy to have lots of events happening indoors too! Have a peek and discover what’s happening on the South Shore this weekend. What’s Happening on the South Shore Friday October 4th Oct 4 – Mandala Rock Painting 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.  Six-figure funding promise boosts newly-formed palliative care/hospice society It was incredible to see the support at …

2019 Scarecrow Festival and Antique Fair

It wouldn’t be fall on the South Shore, without the return of the scarecrows! One of the most beloved festivals in the province and one that sees scores of people in Mahone Bay, happily walking the streets, hopping in and out of shops and taking pictures…the 2019 Scarecrow Festival and Antique Fair is coming up …

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.  Mahone Bay woman’s tick spray earns national award We’ve been following Lisa Ali Learning and her …

Brown Sugar Apple Muffins

Some of my most treasured childhood memories happened in the kitchen, baking with my Gram.  She taught me to love creating (and then enjoying) tasty, beautiful dishes.   She was never too impatient to make us our own little pie crust or show us how to properly crimp edges or peel apples.  I still to this …