I just want to start off by saying how nice it is to have a long weekend in the middle of February. After the long, dark month of January, it was so nice to have a cozy weekend to relax and hang with family. And as you may know, Nick and I don’t have a […]
Winter Weekend Road Trip in Cumberland County
This past weekend, Nick and I joined two of our friends for a little winter getaway a few hours from Halifax. The main goal of our trip was to enjoy a ski day at Wentworth, but we also found some time to explore Pugwash, the little corner of Nova Scotia where our Airbnb was located. […]
What’s Happening: February Edition
Here we are! At the shortest month of the year. And thank goodness. January often feels like three months in one, so it’s great to have one winter month that flies by. I’m also feeling optimistic because today is Groundhog Day, and Shubenacadie Sam (our local groundhog) did not see his shadow… probably because we’re […]
A Wintery Saturday Adventure across the Harbour.
Last Saturday, Nick and I were looking for a little adventure – something new to see – to spice up our weekend. I’m really a fan of spontaneous day trips to anywhere accessible by foot or by transit, since we don’t have a car, and this was the perfect lil excursion. I was actually so […]
My Experience with the Halifax Brewery Market Box.
If you’ve been following my Instagram for awhile now, you’ll know that my absolute favourite thing over the last few months has been the Halifax Brewery Market Box. Yet somehow, I haven’t written a full blog post about it yet! Well, I’m changing that, and today, I’m sharing my experience with the Brewery Box and […]
10 Tips for Supporting Local.
In the fall, there was a huge movement to support local during the holidays. Now that the holidays have ended, I’m hoping the support for local doesn’t end too! That’s why I’m sharing some easy tips for supporting local into 2021 and beyond. But before diving into the post, a quick caveat that certain tips […]
What’s Happening: January Edition
Happy New Year! Who else is stoked that we got through 2020?! I definitely am. And now, I have my first blog post of the year, as well as first post of the month. And it’s my classic first week of the month post, wrapping up last month and giving a highlight of what’s happening […]
Christmas Music 4 Local Business: Interview with Uptown Spa & Salon
I was fortunate to have the chance to learn about Uptown Salon and Spa and everything they offer our Halifax community during another Christmas Music 4 Local Business interview. This chic salon and spa is located in the Hydrostone, and is owned by Jenny Zinck, a local to Halifax’s north end. Like many other industries, […]
Christmas Music 4 Local Business: An Interview with Better in Boxes
If you haven’t heard of Better in Boxes, you’ll be much better off after reading this interview. Marguerite Khoury, founder of the Halifax luxury food box company, has shared a little insight into how her new business started this past fall, and what it’s been like starting a business in 2020. And honestly, it is […]
Christmas Music 4 Local Business: An Interview with Dip & Balls
I had the opportunity to interview Morgan Mackinnon, Chief Baller at Dip & Balls, for one of the Christmas Music 4 Local Business features this past week. What struck me most about Dip & Balls, located in Halifax area, is just how authentic the brand has stayed to the original vision and to the personality […]