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There is nothing like a trip to a local holiday craft fair or town festival to get you in the spirit of the season. Strolling past booths and festive displays with a warm cup of cider in your hand, a wonder of local treats and handmade treasures to feast your eyes upon, all with the …
Welcome November, bringing you shorter days, cooler weather, true “stay home, stay cosy” vibes. The South Shore, however, has lots going on to tempt you out of the house. Go for a skate, check out some of the first Christmas markets, try your hand at Irish Stick Fighting, or cheer on the South Shore Lumberjacks. …
There is no question that the holidays are going to look and feel a little different this year. Family gatherings will be smaller or virtual, school concerts and some events cancelled, but one thing that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us, is our ability to make the best of an unusual situation, and still support …
Tis the season for gathering with friends and family and at the center of those is often the food. Put on a delicious pot of soup, some Christmas punch, fun desserts and you’re all set. When it comes to appetizers, why not go for something merry this year? Cheese balls make an easy appetizer for your holiday …
Towns all over Lunenburg County are decked out with wreaths, garlands, and twinkly lights; the Christmas craft fairs and festivals are underway (including the magical Father Christmas Festival); we’ve already had a nice dusting of snow; and I played Christmas music for the first time this week. I’m feeling extra festive this year for …
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 two years we have published a Simple Local Life Holiday Gift Guide, and it’s something we love and really look forward to. Our goals are to help smaller independent producers …
I love the time between Christmas and New Years…the work is done…the fridge is usually still full…and there’s no where to rush off too. I keep my tree up until the new year and I try to squeeze as much out of the holidays as I can. Two years ago I hosted a “Holiday Coffee …
Christmas is in 5 days…how are you doing? Got everything wrapped up, under the tree, sipping on eggnog? I didn’t think so. Do the thoughts of hitting the mall make you feel woozy and faint… or maybe that’s just my husband who gets like that anytime he is near a mall in December? 😉 Do …
For those of you who want to serve a nice hot breakfast on Christmas morning, or even when you are doing holiday entertaining, I will share with you another of our favorite Christmas morning traditions…Oven Puffed Pecan French Toast. It is prepared (except for the topping) the night before….which is pretty important to do because …
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas….everywhere you go…” Are you singing yet…or just sweating and not sleeping? I’m falling somewhere in the middle…a lot of singing but a fair bit of my usual holiday insomnia. But that’s OK…I can sleep in January! 😉 I’m starting to look at the last week or so …