Out with the old, in with the new! Spring is in the air and with it comes the annual tradition of spring cleaning. As you go through your closet and drawers, you may find yourself with a pile of gently used clothes that no longer fit or that you no
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If you live in Nova Scotia, it is probably not news to you that there is a growing ticks problem. The bad news is that their population is only expected to increase as the climate continues to warm. The good news is, there are things you can do to help
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Spring cleaning season is upon us, and as a parent with children, the task may seem daunting. But fear not, my friends! We have put together a survival guide for spring cleaning with kids to help you stay on top of things. With a little bit of planning, delegation, and
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Masstown Market is a popular destination for both locals and visitors to Nova Scotia. Located just off the Trans-Canada Highway in Masstown, this market offers a unique shopping experience that combines fresh local produce, delicious food, and a variety of specialty products. With its wide range of offerings, Masstown Market
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Halifax Regional Municipality is home to beautiful landscapes, world-class attractions, and gorgeous hotels that accommodate the hundreds of thousands of visitors we get each year.  But, Halifax is not just for tourists. In fact, sometimes it is nice to plan an escape without veering too far from home. When a
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Xena’s Bread and Butter is the realization of a labour of love for two Filipino Canadians that use to spend their days working as homecare workers and their nights baking in a borrowed kitchen. Offering unique Filipino-inspired treats in an interactive, totally instagrammable setting- we had to check out what
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It is hard to fight the urge to frolic outside when life gives you a fresh sprinkling of snow and a bunch of sunshine. When we were given this perfect recipe for outdoor winter fun, we decided to bundle up and head to Shubenacadie Wildlife Park to run wild with
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We took a magical gondola ride up Cape Smokey and saw what life was like from the top of the world. Next time you find yourself in Cape Breton Island, consistently voted Travel and Leisure Magazine’s #1 Island in Canada, be sure to add the Cape Smokey Gondola ride to
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As we prepare to bid farewell to another amazing October, we must also say “so long” to apple orchard season. If you are a Halifax resident, you know that the best pumpkin patches, apple orchards and corn mazes are located in The Annapolis Valley. About an hour outside of the
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Libraries help to build healthy communities, and with over 14 branches in and around HRM, it’s safe to say that the value of our Halifax Public Libraries is immeasurable. It is time to reimagine how you think about libraries. Gone are the days of quietly tiptoeing around with your nose
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