Sunday Morning Coffee

Sunday mornings 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. Jillian Saulnier’s Olympic journey started at a backyard rink in Nova Scotia We are SO excited for Jill …

Gow’s Home Hardware Recognizes Giving Back!

Devan Naugler and Julie Vissers The South Shore is known for their volunteer spirit. In communities all across this area there are hundreds of people giving back in some way each and every week and making a difference in people’s lives. They are fire-fighting, teaching, entertaining, raising money, driving, cooking, serving and more. Volunteerism is …

10 Local South Shore “Experiences” to Give this Year

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 …

The Spirit of Giving with Gow’s Home Hardware

With all the hustle and bustle of getting ready for the holidays, it can be easy to get lost in a sea of endless to-do lists. It’s important to remember to take time to appreciate all that we have, give thanks and to give back when we can. Let’s discover the Spirit of Giving with …

Designed and Manufactured in Lunenburg County- Murphy Wall-Beds

Who knew that a trip to the West Coast, was going to result in a new local business opening in Lunenburg County and serving all of Atlantic Canada…but that’s exactly what happened to Marlean and the late Robert Rhodenizer… when they were on vacation over 20 years ago.  After visiting the Murphy Wall-Bed dealer Marlean …

Holiday Gift Guide- Top 5 Gifts for Book Lovers

As an author and independent book publisher, it’s pretty obvious that you enjoy being surrounded by books. Wanting to do something “big” Lisa Pomfrey-Talbot took a leap this year and opened up her own independent bookstore located in beautiful Mahone Bay. Besides carrying local authors and local interest books,  A Novel Idea Bookstore also carries …

Holiday Gift Guide- Top 5 Gifts for a Cozy Home

It’s only been 6 months since Hailey Thomson opened the doors to her shop…Here Nor There…on Main St in Mahone Bay, but it’s been bringing in crowds of people ever since. Here Nor There is a cozy little lifestyle shop featuring lots of unique items..some handcrafted…some local…and lots to help reflect your personal style. This …

Holiday Gift Guide – Top 5 Gifts for that Special Someone

The Holiday season marks a time when we want to show our thanks to those who have meant something to us over the past year. It could be your mom, your neighbor, your child’s favorite teacher or maybe even your hair stylist…the list of people who we interact with each day and especially those who …

Top 5 Gifts for Spa Lovers-Cocoa Organic Spa and Boutique

By the time December comes, for most of us it brings a close to another busy year and most especially busy holiday season.  There are events to attend, decorating to be done and the struggle with figuring out what to give people for gifts? What about giving a gift that is good for your mind …