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Birds, Trucks and Sea
Submitted by Here and There on 04.8.13 at 8:33am.
Monday morning and the work week begins once again. Temperature is +4.8 but feels chilly. Just checked the weather - rain all week - ugh. Well this is the week I get everything done inside that needs to be done, sure it will drive me a bit crazy. That means book editing and research as well as fi...
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camp
Submitted by Twenty-two Pleasant on 04.8.13 at 8:12am.
I love camps. I love everything about them. You probably know the type of camp I mean: they're tiny, they all have the exact same wonderful smell, and they're filled with a colourful array of old and kitschy, time-worn and well-loved odds and ends.
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Dear Mom on the iPhone: IT'S OK.
Submitted by The Newcomer on 04.8.13 at 7:38am.
Every morning, when I scroll through my Facebook feed, I'm bombarded with asinine posts and updates. I consider deleting my account, but I keep it for pure comedic relief and daily visual affirmation that I made the right choice when I got the eff out of my hometown.
(And party invitations. Most...
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Tink, Tink, Tink
Submitted by Stitchery and Such on 04.8.13 at 7:32am.
That's the sound of my needles busy at work . . .
First, the baby cardi (aka Avocado) is happily off the needles. It needs some darning of ends and sewing of buttons . . . Ahhh, buttons! Which ones to choose? They could all work, but I narrowed it down to two: the pearl ones and the wooden ones.
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I am so proud of Natalie because she competed in her very first body building competition this past
Submitted by Mother and Fitness blog on 04.8.13 at 7:06am.
I am so proud of Natalie because she competed in her very first body building competition this past weekend. Being a busy working mom of two did not stop her from reaching her goal which is amazing! We are capable of achieving any goal we set for ourselves with the right attitude and mindset.
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Three years and counting…
Submitted by Curtains Are Open on 04.8.13 at 7:02am.
Three years ago tomorrow I began this blog after much encouragement from many people who believed I should “tell my story.”
So…I wrote.
And I wrote.
And five hundred and fifty-seven posts later…I’m still not done.
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Northern Nova Scotia road trip report: alpacas!
Submitted by Bite Sized Travel on 04.5.13 at 8:16am.
Piling in a car and heading out on an adventure is the only reason you need to go on a road trip. What makes a road trip memorable are the things that happen along the way, whether it’s an interesting character met along the way or encountering something absurd, wonderful and unexpected.
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Grackles, Sparrows, Mayflowers and Geese
Submitted by Here and There on 04.5.13 at 8:08am.
Friday and the work week is almost over for most folks. Temperature is 0.2 - hope it warms up some. So today's agenda - a bit of housework, outside work and editing. I could really ditch the housework and editing and make cinnamon rolls, that sounds much better. Will make a decision once I fully...
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Plain and Simple
Submitted by Rosie Beaucoup on 04.5.13 at 7:48am.
I had a couple of lovely messages on Ravelry from knitterone, concerning my latest pair of red socks, and her kind words helped put something in perspective.
While I find it necessary to continue to try new techniques and new kinds of patterns in order to learn and grow, sometimes the most sati...
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Woman of the Week – Pat
Submitted by Mother and Fitness blog on 04.5.13 at 7:13am.
My name is Brooke and I would like to nominate my aunt Pat for the Woman of the Week Award. Pat is a very kind and gentle soul, and has a way of brightening up a room just by entering it.
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New Look
Submitted by Little Blue Anchor on 04.5.13 at 7:11am.
You may have noticed my blog has gone through some changes through the past few days! I have a lot of fun designing this blog and plan to frequently freshen it up, everyone loves a makeover! My social media can now be found to the right, instead of up top where you can now see all my info. I hope...
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+1
Submitted by Curtains Are Open on 04.5.13 at 7:07am.
My friend announced today that she’s pregnant.
I had a feeling.
The rushing in late to class and the paleness of her skin were dead giveaways.
But today…it was announced on Facebook with all the flair and excitement of any young woman as she tells the most wonderful news in this social media age.
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Ducks, Evening Grosbeaks, Chickadees and the Lake
Submitted by Here and There on 04.4.13 at 8:03am.
Brrr it's nippy this morning, temperature is -0.4. Actually had a good sleep and up a a regular time (5:30am) just before the alarm went off, might be getting back to normal instead of laying around in bed until 7am. I know the shame of a lazy person! Truthfully as nice as it is for some people ...
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Leaving the Nest
Submitted by Mommy Miracles on 04.4.13 at 7:20am.
I started work on Monday after 1 year, 1 month, and 2 weeks of finding vocational purpose and fulfillment inside the home.
No matter how much you love work (which I do), or appreciate the merits of daycare (which I do), or desire to get out of the house (which I often do), returning to work afte...
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April To-Do List
Submitted by Rainy Saturday on 04.4.13 at 7:01am.
{take a vacation day} Maybe on my birthday, or maybe on a random Friday, I haven't booked it yet - but this girl is due for a day off for some R&R. I'm thinking a long gym session followed by an extra-huge latte and an hour or two to curl up with a good book. Might even sneak off to watch an afte...
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LET’S ALL SCREAM WITH GUILT
Submitted by The Newcomer on 04.4.13 at 7:00am.
“I miss the Princess so much, I hug the pillows tightly imagining that it’s her…” yelled my mother into the computer, during our first conversation of the Iranian new year.
Gentle Reader, I ask you, how am I suppose to react to this? Am I supposed to howl in misery and guilt, empty my meagre ba...
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Drama of the Bikini Competing Momma
Submitted by Mother and Fitness blog on 04.4.13 at 6:44am.
Deciding to become a bikini competitor a few months after having a baby via c-section can be viewed as some what extreme. Down right ridiculous to some. I mean what post baby lady wants to get on a stage in front of a thousand people to have their body judged (front and back) while wearing a itty...
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Paying Tribute To The Women Who Inspire Us
Submitted by Alison DeLory's blog on 04.4.13 at 6:42am.
I proudly support the Women's Wall of Honour at Mount Saint Vincent University.
I can't claim to be unbiased when it comes to my feelings about the Mount. It's a place that has given me so much—education, friendships, employment, volunteer opportunities, mentorship and more.
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My Typical Childhood = Today's Adolescent Nightmare
Submitted by Field Notes From Cumberland County on 04.3.13 at 8:47am.
Typical childhood memory: When 14-year-old Roger Ferguson found out that my middle name is “Mode” -- likely one of my friends ratted me out -- he made a joke out of it. With his buddies gathered around, he shouted “Mojo” at me as I walked down the street.
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Ducks, Geese, Chipmunks and Lungwort
Submitted by Here and There on 04.3.13 at 8:44am.
Ugh, the ground is covered in snow - not a nice thing to wake up to!! Temperature is -1.4 and it's blowing a gale. Not what I want to wake up to especially since it's on the early side. Off town for errands, volunteer stuff, etc. Hope it's a productive day and I can get lots done.
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Happy Easter!
Submitted by Hidden Meadow Farm on 04.3.13 at 8:31am.
Wishing everyone a Happy Easter.
I hope you enjoy your long weekend.
I will update you next week with the little ones expected over the next few days.
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crocus party
Submitted by Twenty-two Pleasant on 04.3.13 at 8:29am.
As far as cheery flowers go, crocuses must be at the top of everyone's list. (Or maybe I'm the only one who has flower lists in categories like that.) These beauties are scattered all around the yard, and we've been enjoying them this long Easter weekend, in the loveliest warm sunshine. (Today's ...
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This is happening
Submitted by Mamma Hayes blog on 04.3.13 at 8:17am.
I'm scared.
Love, Mama
Wanna read more? Follow mama or subscribe by email for updates straight to your inbox (see sidebar). Of course, you can always email me with any questions you may have.
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Two Trees - Take 2
Submitted by Dream Big on 04.3.13 at 7:58am.
Remember the photos of the two trees that I posted in March? (click here if you don't remember). Well, I have gone back there a couple of times to photograph them with different skies in the background. Here they are on a sunny day, with a crow flying low over the field.
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2013 Fitness Fashion Trends
Submitted by Mother and Fitness blog on 04.3.13 at 7:34am.
In fitness circles, whether you aim to look stylish while working out or aim for any old outfit can become a bit of a contentious debate. In my opinion, both approaches are perfectly fine. However, there are times when having a slightly edgier outfit makes me feel more motivated.
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Why I blog
Submitted by Little Blue Anchor on 04.3.13 at 7:32am.
I get angry, frustrated, sad, I argue, sleep in too much and stay in my PJ's more than not. I'm human and doing the best I can as a new Mama. I believe in positive and negative attraction. If you put negative vibes out there you get negative feedback, if you put positive, you get positive. I am c...
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What are you running for? Taking some time to reassess my goals
Submitted by Halifax Runner Girl on 04.3.13 at 7:31am.
Hello, blog readers! Yes, it's been awhile - I've been on a bit of a writing hiatus while I took some time to myself to sort through my running goals and my relationship to running.
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Get Active: Your Shoes were Made for Walking
Submitted by HRM Parent on 04.3.13 at 6:56am.
You've seen the scary numbers: Childhood obesity is on the rise and diseases once mostly associated with adults, like type 2 diabetes, are growing among kids by equally epidemic proportions. You already know that getting kids physically active is a big part of the solution. So, what's the easiest...
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Wedding Wednesday :: Budget Breakdown
Submitted by Classic Noise on 03.28.13 at 7:48am.
It's all well and good to share all the details my sweet day BUT for those of you planning your own wedding, I thought sharing a bit of the more practical side [i.e. financial side] might be even more exciting.
As Jack and I were the ones footing the bill for our wedding we tried to keep costs ...
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Sweet escape: Maple sugar season in northern Nova Scotia
Submitted by Bite Sized Travel on 03.28.13 at 7:44am.
Spring is here and there are plenty of reasons to be excited: longer days, warmer weather, and if you’re in Nova Scotia, it’s maple sugar season. With the warmer temperatures, the sap in Nova Scotia’s sugar maple trees starts flowing, which means maple syrup, maple sugar, maple cream and many oth...
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In Conversation With...Harriet Barbour
Submitted by Field Notes From Cumberland County on 03.28.13 at 7:41am.
When you ask around Pugwash, you’ll discover a variety of reasons why people decided to move to the village. For 38-year-old Harriet Barbour, moving here 12 years ago was her first step towards independence, opportunity and an entire community of friends.
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Spring, Foam, Moss and Ducks
Submitted by Here and There on 03.28.13 at 7:35am.
Temperature is +1.0 but doesn't feel like it. Suppose to be an ok day I think. Today I've got to bake cookies for our "Stella & Dot" Party that we are having for a fundraiser on Friday afternoon. If you're free everyone is welcome. Oh it's a line of jewellery and from what I've seen very nice. S...
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montreal -- part deux
Submitted by Rouge on 03.28.13 at 7:15am.
I promised more from my recent trip to Montreal...so here's a look at the wonderful little boutique hotel we stayed in....excellent design, fantastic location and good price!
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Amanda Mushro – Questionable Choices in Parenting
Submitted by Mother and Fitness blog on 03.28.13 at 6:59am.
Scrolling through my Facebook feed can be rather entertaining, especially when I come across something written by Amanda of Questionable Choices in Parenting. Holy moly this lady is funny! Nothing makes me happier then starting my day with a full on belly chuckle.
(Q) Tell us a bit about yoursel...
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Baby Fashion... Where Jack Shops
Submitted by Little Blue Anchor on 03.28.13 at 6:57am.
I have received a few emails and messages recently asking where I get a lot of Jack's clothing. Here are a few places I really love...
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House Of The Day – Four Bedrooms And A Spacious Kitchen on Jubilee: $569.9K
Submitted by Square Feet on 03.27.13 at 2:41pm.
We wrote about this elegant 1,936 sqft home at 6089 Jubilee Rd. a year ago (Feb. 23, 2012) and were surprised to see it listed again. It is centrally located in walking distance to the universities, Quinpool Rd. and the hospitals. There have been recent renovations and it has been professionally ...
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Spring Flowers, Chickadees and Geese
Submitted by Here and There on 03.27.13 at 7:49am.
Wednesday, temperature is +1.5 and it's spitting snow. I thought it was rain since Lexi was wet when she came in but Larry tells me snow, suppose to turn to rain and will just be a messy day. Wednesday always seems to be the yucky weather day! Being a short week, need to get a lot done today in t...
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Jerseyland #3
Submitted by Hidden Meadow Farm on 03.27.13 at 7:24am.
Ginger surprised me today with a gorgeous black heifer.
Her legs are so long,I think she must be as tall as my big Maremma farm dog. By far the biggest calf ever born on this farm.
I'm so in love with her!
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Book Review: The Secret Keeper
Submitted by Mommy Miracles on 03.27.13 at 7:17am.
I love Kate Morton. I can’t claim to have read all of her books but I couldn’t get enough of The Forgotten Garden when I read it in 2011. Morton’s stories have depth and width and you just sink into the literary world alongside the characters. When the opportunity came to read Kate Morton’s newes...
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Hummingbird
Submitted by Dream Big on 03.27.13 at 7:14am.
Last night was the "Sight and Sound" competition at our photo club...a show that sets photos to music and/or narration. Last summer I spent a lot of time taking hummingbird photos, and I found a piece of music called "Hummingbird"...et voila, my sight and sound essay Hummingbird:
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Breastfeeding 101
Submitted by Little Blue Anchor on 03.27.13 at 6:49am.
Jack arrived three weeks before his due date. In those three weeks I had originally planned on doing all of my breast feeding research so it would be fresh in my mind. When my water broke I knew next to nothing about it, only that I wanted to do it. Here is some information that may be helpful to...
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Bringing Balance: Fun & Healthy Easter Ideas
Submitted by HRM Parent on 03.27.13 at 6:44am.
These days, any major holiday can easily turn into a sugary overload and result in cranky kids and depleted immune systems. As you know, I’m not against the occasional treat, but the problem is, it’s not just Easter, it’s weekly birthday parties, Valentine’s,
Christmas, end-of-year parties, st...
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Sunrise, Wood Ducks and Bling
Submitted by Here and There on 03.26.13 at 8:02am.
Tuesday, the temperature is 0. and they care giving a chance of flurries - I don't even want to hear about that! Temperature is suppose go to +6 so it should be fine. Today I'll finish up a few things that I need to get done before my town day tomorrow. Hard to believe that we are coming toward t...
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Calving
Submitted by Hidden Meadow Farm on 03.26.13 at 7:50am.
Life continues to be busy.
A calf was born yesterday, another heifer.
She is a sweet red head,large and strong.
It was a beautiful sunny day so Lysa wondered off from the fold to a nearby grove of pine trees to birth in peace.
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Stripping: A Guide for Cloth Diapers
Submitted by Mommy Miracles on 03.26.13 at 7:43am.
If you have been a cloth diaper user for any amount of time, you know that no matter how diligent you are at prepping them and keeping them clean and using the right detergent, they eventually start to turn… sour. They can start to stink even after coming out of the wash, and they no longer absor...
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Bookworm: Reading wth Reptiles
Submitted by HRM Parent on 03.26.13 at 7:21am.
From skating and sledding to art camps and puppet shows, there was plenty to do in Halifax this March break. But if our visit to the Discovery Centre was any indication, thousands of kids spent their break exploring our city’s museums. Right now, one of Halifax’s most popular exhibits seems to be...
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Ducks, Cranberries, Pussy Willows and Clouds
Submitted by Here and There on 03.25.13 at 8:06am.
Back to the work week, where do weekends go? Little nippy this morning at -1.0 but it's suppose to warm up. Hopefully the carpet of white in the yard will disappear today. Wouldn't mind getting back out to do some yard work later this week. Today I've got to finish up some research I've been work...
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Making Good Use of Leftover Yarn
Submitted by Rosie Beaucoup on 03.25.13 at 7:59am.
Pattern: Buttons Cardigan #606
Designer: Dana Gibbons
Size: 3 to 6 months
Yarn: Sirdar Crofter DK
Color: 0033
Needles: Circular - 3.75 mm and 3.25 mm
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Like a Lion . . .
Submitted by Stitchery and Such on 03.25.13 at 7:36am.
March came in like a lamb, promising warmer clime and less snow. Alas, she has deceived all! Winter still reigns here, y'all!! **grumble, grumble**
This week we had not one, but two snowstorms! The last of which caused most of town to shut down.
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SERIOUS DILEMMA
Submitted by The Newcomer on 03.25.13 at 7:37am.
Much as Hamlet, Prince of the Danes, pondered whether to be or not to be, sending generations of theatre-lovers and lit-crits in a tizzy, I am pondering, Gentle Reader, whether to wake or not to wake.
The Golden Boy is sleeping. It is 6:57 pm.
The Gentle Mothers amongst my Gentle Readership wi...
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Bright Whites, Bold Colours In A Three Bedroom Edwardian On Edward St: $639K
Submitted by Square Feet on 03.25.13 at 3:30am.
This three bedroom Edwardian house at 1232 Edward Street retains a blend of traditional and modern after extensive renovations were done in 2001 that included new windows, a gutting of the large eat-in kitchen, bathrooms with high quality finishings and updated electrical and insulation. The hous...
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Pigeons and The Harbour
Submitted by Here and There on 03.22.13 at 7:15am.
Friday folks, weekend is almost here! Temperature is -1.1 this morning but feels colder. Larry has to go to work earlier this morning, so we are all up. I actually woke up around 4:30, then couldn't get back to sleep so woke him at 5 am. I have absolutely no idea what I'm going to do today. Gues...
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Cutting a tooth
Submitted by Mamma Hayes blog on 03.22.13 at 7:02am.
Rowan is cutting his first tooth! My baby is growing up. Seriously. What the fuck is this?
He's such an independent dude that this doesn't surprise me one bit. He's very needy in the way that he hates when I leave the room and always wants me to hold him or be right with him, but physically he's...
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Fatherhood and Fatness: Ne’er shall the Twain Again Meet
Submitted by Mother and Fitness blog on 03.22.13 at 6:42am.
The morning I found out my wife, Chrissy, was pregnant, I decided (possibly for the fiftieth time or so) that I had to do something about my weight problem. This is it, I thought to myself, as “Eye of the Tiger” played through its chorus over and over in the background of my mind, This is my mom...
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House Of The Day – Five Bedroom Bungalow On 2.5 Acres In Middle Sackville: $649.9K
Submitted by Square Feet on 03.6.13 at 3:38am.
This five bedroom bungalow at 642 Rhodora Drive in Middle Sackville sits on approximately 2.5 acres and has 4,739 sqft, with three full and one partial bath, a main floor with 4' oak hardwood flooring, a formal dining room with crown molding and a linear sound system throughout the house. The kit...
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Some photos on a Sunday evening
Submitted by Me and My Dogs blog on 03.4.13 at 7:17am.
Here's a few photos I took tonight of the crew - Diego and Bubby have finally started playing, which is fabulous - it's taken about 3 weeks I think since he arrived - but it's finally started happening. And they are playing furiously tonight. I'm so glad it's finally happening. Diego will be so m...
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FULL SPECTRUM
Submitted by Urban Squirrel on 02.28.13 at 8:25am.
Easiest way to toss a little life into your room... #styleathome #design
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Favourite photos: My best friend in Swaziland
Submitted by Bite Sized Travel on 02.28.13 at 8:22am.
I’ve already written about my hilarious and heartwarming visit to the Umphakatsi Cultural Experience while staying at the lovely Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. While we visited with the women and children at the village, everyone in my group was, effectively, “adopted” by one or two of the kids who...
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IS THE SUN SETTING ON VITAMIN D?
Submitted by Bite My Words on 02.28.13 at 8:14am.
Researchers in Germany recently found that higher maternal levels of vitamin D during pregnancy translated to higher in utero levels of vitamin D for their babies. This in turn, was associated with greater likelihood of developing a food allergy by age two. This is interesting because vitamin D i...
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Birds, Harbour and Houses
Submitted by Here and There on 02.28.13 at 8:12am.
Thursday, the end of another month and the temperature is +1.3. Looks like we have a sprinkle of snow before it changed over to rain. The weather stations have a "winter storm watch in effect". This is only a yellow bar meaning they are just covering the backside in case we get something - maybe ...
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Submitted by The Newcomer on 02.28.13 at 7:32am.
The Golden Boy’s favourite song is “Another brick in the wall”. Don’t get me wrong- we have listened and watched “Gangham Style” fifty thousand times since last fall, and the Golden Boy and Princess’s “horsey” dance moves are indeed particularly adorable. But the way he perks up when he hears the...
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In Conversation With...Devinder and Bala Mehta
Submitted by Field Notes From Cumberland County on 02.27.13 at 7:41am.
As I settle into a big armchair in the Mehta’s living room overlooking Pugwash harbour, Bala brings out a coffee pot and a plate of pakora.
“Indian fritters,” she explains. Three kinds of deep-fried vegetables: potato, cauliflower and egg plant. Warm and delicious.
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Lexi and Spring
Submitted by Here and There on 02.27.13 at 7:33am.
Wednesday and my day in town, temperature is -4.7. Have a couple of appointments today, other than that not sure what the day will bring, although I'm betting it will be interesting. Hair cut at 4 pm, thank goodness.
Tuesday wasn't a great day. You know the old saying if at first you don't succe...
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An hour and a half
Submitted by Rainy Saturday on 02.27.13 at 7:12am.
Last night, I had a basketball game at 7:00, so rather than going home after work and rushing back into the city, I stayed in town. I worked until a bit after 5:00, then realized I had an hour and a half to kill, by myself, before I had to be at the school to play. It was one of those spur-of-the...
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Favorite Baby Items
Submitted by Little Blue Anchor on 02.27.13 at 6:51am.
Here are some things we have for Jack that I love and wouldn't want to do without. All Links are listed in each description.
We have the Bugaboo Frog which is now discontinued but the Bugaboo Cameleon is pretty much the same with a few different features. It comes in a selection of colors that y...
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Lake and Birds
Submitted by Here and There on 02.26.13 at 7:37am.
Happy Birthday to my Mom! I really considered not posting this morning, am what you would say a little "off". Life will perk up and improve shortly, as soon as I feel better. For now I'm going to be a little quieter than normal. I know some people will find that hard to believe.
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Salmon Lover's Part 2
Submitted by Little Blue Anchor on 02.26.13 at 7:02am.
Not only do Jake and I love salmon but our wee one does too! Here is how I made Jack some salmon baby food!
Need: A food processor, baked salmon and breast milk/formula/water.
Combine: salmon and liquid of choice.
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March Break Camps 2013
Submitted by HRM Parent on 02.26.13 at 6:59am.
AGNS Halifax
Ages 5-12
STUDIO ART CLASSES
Monday, March 11 – Friday, March 15
Studio art classes for children and youth ages 5 – 12 are a favourite! Register for classes in drawing & painting, clay and mixed media taught by local artists and art educators who bring a wealth of talent and exp...
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House Of The Day – Four Bedrooms In 6,600 sqft In Fairmount: $1,049.9M
Submitted by Square Feet on 02.26.13 at 3:43am.
This 6,600 sqft house at 81 Walcot Run has vaulted ceilings in all four bedrooms, hardwood floors throughout, 9 ft ceilings on the main level and an open concept kitchen with granite countertops and island breakfast bar. The main floor has a family room with a propane fireplace, a formal dining r...
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Birds, Sheep and A Donkey
Submitted by Here and There on 02.25.13 at 8:28am.
Back to Monday and the work week for most folks. How do the weekends go by so quickly? Feeling rather Zombie like this morning but hoping it passes pretty soon. Shake it off and keep moving, right! Some more of that database entry - hopefully I'll finish that off today.
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When It Comes To Dementia, Ignorance Is Not Bliss
Submitted by Field Notes From Cumberland County on 02.25.13 at 8:26am.
My commentary in today's Nova Scotian, the newsmagazine insert in the Sunday Herald.
Please read it and try to remember this: dementia does not equal aggression. We must stop fearing this disease if we are to provide the compassionate care people with Alzheimer's, and those who care for them, de...
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Completing Projects
Submitted by Rosie Beaucoup on 02.25.13 at 8:24am.
Pattern: Welsh Country Stockings
Designer: Nancy Bush (Folk Socks - The History & Techniques of Handknitted Footwear)
Yarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock (natural); Handmaiden Casbah (moss)
Needles: Circular - 2.25 mm
and doing the finish work on:
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heros all around us
Submitted by 29blackstreet on 02.25.13 at 7:35am.
Yesterday morning I was getting dressed & running late when I noticed a lone firetruck race along Water Street in the direction we normally walk - it was around 7:30am. One fire truck is unusual, if there's a fire there's usually several firetrucks and as many firemen as can make it to the scene ...
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Mulligan
Submitted by Dream Big on 02.25.13 at 7:21am.
Mulligan 1999 - 2013
On Friday we said good-bye to our dear girl.
In 1999, we adopted Mulligan from a dog rescue group called BARK, based in Ottawa, Ontario. She was found as a wee pup...about 5 weeks old....at the side of highway 7 in Ontario. When we left our house to go see her for the first...
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Duty versus Desire
Submitted by Stitchery and Such on 02.25.13 at 7:16am.
Does this ever happen to you? Fun activities distract and keep you from those things which you should be doing. I'm supposed to be studying for a "mid-term" (multiple choice and matching), but for some reason I'm having a hard time staying on-task.
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What a weekend! Yoga for runners and a half marathon (sort of!)
Submitted by Halifax Runner Girl on 02.25.13 at 6:51am.
So there I was, feet tucked under me and sitting on a couple of foam blocks, ankles and feet asleep but in utter agony, and I thought to myself, "Yeah, this probably wasn't such a good idea."
Unfortunately, this was only the beginning of a Yoga for Runners workshop at Halifax Yoga, and I wasn't ...
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Favourite photos: The sweetest dog in Seville
Submitted by Bite Sized Travel on 02.22.13 at 8:08am.
I loved every minute of my time in Seville. The hot, dry sun, the narrow passageways, friendly people and great food contributed to memories I still recall fondly every day.
Part of what made my time so sweet was the lovely family-run pensión* in the Santa Cruz area of the city, and the best par...
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Squirrels, Birds & Lexi
Submitted by Here and There on 02.22.13 at 7:40am.
Back to Friday, the end of the work week for many, temperatures are mild this morning at -0.5. Not bad for for nearly the end of February. Looks like I need to do a little work around here today. Not sure how one dog can have so many toys and they are spread all over the place, maybe she's just s...
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Toddler Sleep: Taming the Bedtime Monster (with Free Printable)
Submitted by Mommy Miracles on 02.22.13 at 7:26am.
Unless you are one of the lucky ones, it can seem damned near impossible to get a baby to sleep through the night. After gallons of tears and coffee, it can still feel like sleep is unattainable. No matter how you go about doing it, sleep is a struggle with babies. As for me, I usually end up dec...
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House Of The Day – Three Bedrooms And An Inlaw Suite On Oxford: $449K
Submitted by Square Feet on 02.22.13 at 3:30am.
This three bedroom, two and a half bath house at 2578 Oxford Street is an easy walk to Chebucto and Quinpool Roads and features an in-law suite. The 2,300 sqft. home has a living room, formal dining area with a propane stove, kitchen, and a half-bath and mud room with access to the back yard. The...
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I'm Hungry: Kitchen Savers
Submitted by HRM Parent on 02.7.13 at 6:56am.
Remember those new year's resolutions? If any of them included eating healthier, saving money or being more efficient, then consider some of these options in the kitchen to help you achieve all three.
Bulk Buying: Keep an eye out for good sales at the grocery store and stock-up on frequently us...
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LEGO
Submitted by The Newcomer on 12.10.12 at 7:37am.
We had an amazing lego collection, when we were kids, growing up in a middle-class suburb close to Mehrabad. Our father wanted us all to be engineers, and to that end, whenever he travelled overseas, he would bring us back fabulous colourful boxes of Lego, the likes of which no other child in the...
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Bringing Balance: During the Holidays
Submitted by HRM Parent on 12.5.12 at 7:06am.
This one’s for the mamas and the papas out there, but remember that your habits, even during the holidays, affect your kids too, because they are always watching and learning from you.
Staying healthy over the holidays can be challenging, but with a little planning and a few helpful strategies...
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Find Christmas Magic in Saltscapes Magazine
Submitted by Field Notes from Cumberland County on 11.26.12 at 8:29am.
I have had the pleasure of interviewing Art Brown twice, once as Santa Claus for the newspaper last year, and again as Art for Saltscapes in a profile titled, "The Art of Being Santa."
It's always great when the magazine uses the title you sent with the piece.
Each time I came away from my conv...
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Little Green Thumb: Open Farm Day
Submitted by HRM Parent on 09.11.12 at 6:40am.
It’s time to get out into the garden and enjoy this year’s plentiful harvest. The many days of sun this summer not only made for great beach days, it also meant that we have an early and impressive harvest this Fall. If you don’t have a garden, not to worry, Open Farm Day’s “Meet Your Farmer Pro...
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Got the wood for my a-frame
Submitted by Nova Scotia Garden blog on 05.30.12 at 7:24am.
8 pieces of 8 ft 1×2 at 97 cents apiece. My kinds of prices. It was kind of a spur of the moment decision while walking through Rona. Hmmm… I sure hope these fit in the car. I’m probably going to use this on my peas. If it looks nice, I might make a similar one for the beans. I need to set...
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3 Year Old, 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home In Williams Lake: $379.9K
Submitted by Square Feet on 05.29.12 at 4:07am.
This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home at 28 Sagewood Lane in Williams Lake was built three years ago with 2,250 sqft. on two levels and has hardwood floors throughout, cork flooring in the finished basement, recessed lighting, and an oversized deck in the back. The main level has a sunny living room, a f...
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nova scotia garden
Submitted by leofff on 05.23.12 at 11:07am.
Growing next to the garden
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Pink Eye - Maybe?
Submitted by Getting Out of the Pajamas on 05.17.12 at 7:36am.
I was one of the last parents to pick their child up from preschool this morning. Ri and I get to the door, J comes out and we are about to leave when the teacher says "We think J may have pink eye."
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Splash!
Submitted by Mommy Miracles on 04.26.12 at 8:24am.
You can just picture it can’t you? An extremely pregnant woman. In public. Surrounded by people. Suddenly, the camera zooms in on her face and she stops… startled. “I think…” she says, “I think my water just broke!” Every sitcom or movie that stars a pregnant character has a scene like this. Peop...
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Loft-style Condo in the Alexander McNab House on Hollis: $249.5K
Submitted by Square Feet on 12.2.11 at 6:58am.
This one bedroom 755 sqft. loft-style condo in the historic Alexander McNab House at 1322 Hollis St. has high ceilings, exposed brick, and large windows. It has its own private entrance and a rear deck that overlooks the deep backyard with mature trees and lots of privacy. Condo fees include heat...
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Big Day Downtown
Submitted by Wth Bite on 10.31.11 at 8:19am.
My Big Day Downtown started off like any other: I got up, brushed my teeth and hopped on an amphibious vehicle that rolled through the streets of Halifax and then plunged into the harbour. Well, I guess that’s not really the ‘usual’ morning for me, so let me tell you how it really happened.
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At the Centre of Metro for $339.9K
Submitted by Square Feet on 07.7.11 at 6:25am.
The 120-year-old “Busch-Ritchie” house is a registered heritage
property at 5522 North St with three bedrooms, one and a half
bathrooms in 1936 sqft. It is at the centre of metro at North and
Gottingen and the old lot has a surprisingly large private backyard.
It has lovely high ceilings and ...
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A Nice Little House In A Great Location
Submitted by Square Feet on 04.5.11 at 11:30am.
This three bedroom, one and a half bathroom, 1,706 sqft Victorian at 6164 Lawrence St. is about as central as one can be on the peninsula and it's immaculate outside and inside. It has the high ceilings and hardwood floors typical of the period. There's an eat in kitchen that opens to a main flo...
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Clean and Crisp in Armcrescent
Submitted by Square Feet on 03.11.11 at 4:42am.
The Armcrescent neighbourhood is a hidden gem – off the beaten path but located in the Sir Charles Tupper school district and a hop, skip and a jump to Flynn Park. This three bedroom, two bathroom, 1,961 sqft house at 6851 Churchill Dr is 66 years old but has been has been renovated and the main ...
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Privacy Rules
Submitted by Square Feet on 03.10.11 at 1:52pm.
Like the other homes along this stretch of Meadowbrook this three bedroom, three bath, 2,630 sqft house at Number 78 is set back in the trees and privacy rules. It's open plan with kitchen and a main floor family room that steps down to a large sunroom. One of the two fireplaces is in the master ...
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What A Difference A Facelift Makes
Submitted by Square Feet on 03.9.11 at 9:29am.
The owners of this three-bedroom, two bathroom, 2,580 sqft split level at 143 Purcell's Cove Road updated the exterior with slate grey siding, charcoal trim, and decorative stacked slate stone accents. What an improvement! They also opened up the interior and brought light into the large rooms. I...
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Back to the Future
Submitted by Square Feet on 03.2.11 at 3:30am.
Readers of this blog know we love this neighbourhood. It's right downtown, and it's full of charming little old houses like this one. It's 117 years old, but step inside and you are back to the future. It has two bedrooms, one and a half baths and 1,969 sqft of space. Downstairs is open with a fi...
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Bedford Hideaway: $1,299,900
Submitted by Square Feet on 03.1.11 at 3:10am.
This three bedroom, three bathroom, 5,200 sqft house at 1267 Shore Drive is only 18 years old but it has the lived-in comfortable feel of old money and good taste that's a million miles away in spirit, but only a few hundred feet, from the splashy mansions down the road. Tucked away on 145 ft of ...
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Good Bones on Bauer St.
Submitted by Square Feet on 02.23.11 at 3:29am.
The Bauer Street townhouses project was widely recognized as a creative model of urban infill that brought white-collar workers downtown.
The townhouses were built on the site of a stable that dated back to the 18th century, each on a lot only 14 feet wide, with three bedrooms, two baths, a p...
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Living At The Dingle
Submitted by Square Feet on 02.17.11 at 6:04pm.
Maybe it's the low stone walls you drive through to get to Sir Sanford Flemming Park, known to Haligonians as the Dingle, but once past the gate everything seems to slow down.
There is a mix of house styles but mostly there are bungalows, like this four bedroom, one full and two half bathroom...
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A Million Miles From Suburbia
Submitted by Square Feet on 02.14.11 at 2:30pm.
This three bedroom, 2,296 sqft, c.1860 house at 2341 Maynard St. has three levels, five fireplaces, plank pine floors, and lots of nooks and crannies. The top floor has a huge master bedroom overlooking the harbour, and a den – or second bedroom – with fireplace.
The living room and dining r...
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Those Wild and Crazy Guys on Young Avenue!
Submitted by Square Feet on 01.26.11 at 4:55pm.
What is it about Young Avenue that stirs the animal spirits? The 4,000 sqft "brand new executive home" on the left is $600K less than the three year old, 3,617 sqft house on the right. They both have four bedrooms. The house on the left is on a 4,646 sqft lot compared to 7821 sqft of the house on...
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A Condo on Cambridge. Doesn't That Sound Lovely?
Submitted by Square Feet on 01.24.11 at 1:41pm.
The Deep South is not the only neighbourhood that has seen single family homes converted to condos. Several houses containing rental flats in the Quinpool Road - Oxford Street neighbourhoods have been converted as prices for three and four bedroom homes have risen into $600-700K+ valuations. Th...
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Great house, check out the wharf
Submitted by Square Feet on 01.6.11 at 2:06pm.
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,046 sqft house at 65 Shore Rd. in Herring Cove is a boat owner's dream: it has a substantial wharf and it's only 15 minutes from downtown.
The main floor family room has a beach stone fireplace and southwest exposure providing lots of light and water views. Asking pr...
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Raw space doesn't sell on Shore Drive
Submitted by Square Feet on 01.4.11 at 3:17am.
Custom home builder Greg Hebb finished everything in this three-story, 2850 sqft waterfront house at 825 Shore Dr. a year ago but he left the main floor wide open and raw. Raw didn't sell. Hebb says he thought buyers would want to choose a layout and finishes of their own. They didn't. They wante...
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Geoff Keddy
Submitted by Square Feet on 12.16.10 at 12:45pm.
1. What kind of work do you go after, or prefer to do?
Anything as long as there is design involved, a custom house, building addition ... anything that's visually more interesting. Lighting, texture, shapes, form ... the Time+Space building on Agricola Street is a good example. The clien...
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On the Waterfront 20 Minutes from the Rotary
Submitted by Blogger on 12.9.10 at 12:28pm.
Tell someone in Central Canada or the Northeast US you can buy a house 20 minutes from the Atlantic for well under $1 Million and they wouldn't believe you.
The head of St. Margaret's Bay has a variety of waterfront properties for sale but this 2,768 sqft, three bedroom, three bathroom New En...
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Tina Parker
1. Tell us about one or two of your current listings.
I have a new listing at 71 Stonehaven Cres in Cole Harbour that is in a family neighbourhood, priced to sell quick, in move-in condition, close to great schools, shopping and handy the MetroLink. The MLS number is 40642811.
2. Do...
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1828 House for Sale in Lunenburg
Submitted by Square Feet on 12.1.10 at 3:20am.
The Blair House at 89 York street, built in 1828, in the centre of Lunenburg`s historic UNESCO district, was restored by the owners who must relocate for work.
Much of the original details are intact including some of the windows, three large working fireplaces and an enclosed circular stairw...
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Tower Rd. Icon For Sale
Submitted by Square Feet on 11.30.10 at 1:56pm.
It is an incongruous icon, but almost anyone who's ever been to Point Pleasant Park knows the convenience store at Tower Rd. and Point Pleasant Drive. It's the only store of any kind in the neighbourhood for what seems like miles but more important, on a hot summer day they sell ice cream cones. ...
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Pricechoppers
Submitted by Square Feet on 11.25.10 at 1:08pm.
At the beginning of the month we raved about a Cool Crib On
Creighton with a "spare modern look, bright colours and quality
finishes." The price has been knocked down $10K to $269K so it was a little perplexing when we saw a similar house a few blocks down the street at 2321 Creighton (photo le...
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Life In An Urban Tree House
Submitted by Square Feet on 11.24.10 at 3:16am.
Those who suffer from acrophobia should take a pass, but this house on a hill in old Dartmouth is an exercise machine with no moving parts that has spectacular views of Halifax harbour. Rosie the Realtor says the house is larger than it appears from the street with lots of natural light and space...
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Halifax Real Estate Guy Getting A New Look
Submitted by Square Feet on 11.23.10 at 12:43pm.
Andrew Perkins, the first real estate agent in Halifax to use web video to promote his properties and business is upgrading his site halifaxrealestateguy.com and will relaunch it December 1. Perkins says the blog will have more content about living in Halifax with a focus on some of his favourite...
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The Vic Is for Rent At Morris and Hollis
Submitted by Blogger on 11.23.10 at 3:09am.
Apartments in the Lawen Group's new building, The Vic, at the one-time controversial corner of Hollis and Morris St. are being advertised for rent and to be available in July next year.
Leasing agent Crystal Sutherland says units from 515 to 2,030 sqft will rent for $1,090 to $4,400 per month...
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New Tricks On An Old Dog
Submitted by Square Feet on 11.16.10 at 7:22pm.
This condo conversion at 3749 Kencrest Avenue in the city's far north is a shrewd real estate play in a market with lots of opportunity.
Buy a tired old apartment building cheap, replace the existing infrastructure, then upgrade taking advantage of the generous proportions of older buildings ...
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Brenton St. Condo Has Cool, Clean Look
Submitted by Square Feet on 11.15.10 at 5:37am.
Daily exposure to hundreds of pictures of tacky furniture and interior desecration is just one of the hazards of doing a residential real estate blog in Nova Scotia, but we persevere to feed your voyeuristic impulses.
Condos are our greatest visual workplace danger.
This 10th floor, 1,390...
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The Most Expensive Condo For Sale in Metro
Submitted by Square Feet on 11.8.10 at 3:12am.
Asking price for this three-bedroom, 2,347 sqft condo is $995K – including the parking spot. The building is centrally located on Summer Street half a block off Spring Garden Rd. The apartment has unobstructed views of the Public Gardens, two large balconies, and spacious rooms with 9 ft ceilings...
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Here Goes The Neighbourhood II
Submitted by Square Feet on 11.5.10 at 2:52am.
The ink wasn't dry on a post we did about Agricola St when Bam! another nice little row house pops up for sale on James St.
The first floor has been opened to create some space and let the light in exposing a nice old brick fireplace and the original pine floor.
The 1,200 sqft, three bedr...
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Purple People Eater
Submitted by Square Feet on 11.3.10 at 3:31am.
New owners bought this little purple house in central Dartmouth in mid-July and three and a half months later it's up for sale.
Broker Anne Da Silva at Chalet Realty says she can't talk about her clients except to say they're going to miss this house.
Da Silva says it has the feel of a lo...
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There Goes The Neighbourhood
Submitted by Square Feet on 11.2.10 at 11:09am.
It doesn't have a large presence but this pretty little house on Willow St. is half a block from the liquor store on Agricola Street in a hot neighbourhood.
The 1,451 sqft, three-bedroom house has generous rooms with nice hardwood floors, a newly tiled-kitchen and a spare modern look. Almost ...
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What do you get for $1.790 Million in Bedford? 35 rooms...
Submitted by Square Feet on 10.27.10 at 3:16am.
This 10,944 sqft house in the Ravines has five master bedrooms with en-suite and walk-in closet, a view of the Basin, family room with wood burning fireplace, large kitchen with granite island and miles of storage, butlers pantry, formal dining area, wet bar ... sorry, we got lost ... and we sti...
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So Goes The Deep South
Submitted by Square Feet on 10.25.10 at 7:05pm.
Real estate agent Peter Brouwer and partners bought the five homes owned by the Cleveland family at the very south end of Tower Road and two more around the north corner on Fayes Lane.
They sold the larger of the two lots on the lane immediately for a custom home.
They built this 2,700 sqft...
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Southend Townhouse With A Killer Kitchen
Submitted by Square Feet on 10.25.10 at 3:22am.
It's great house with a hot kitchen – all white and modern, two stories high that opens onto a deck and garden patio. The high ceilings and formal 19th century rooms on the main floor main are intact. The 3,750 sqft Tower Road house has five bedrooms and three and a half baths and a one bedroom i...
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Fantasy Island
Submitted by Square Feet on 10.22.10 at 12:59pm.
Real estate agent Mariana Cowan is using every available option including a free listing on Craigslist to sell this eight-acre estate property on Hechtman's Island outside Lunenburg. The year-old, 3,083 sqft house has a main floor master bedroom, three bedrooms upstairs and a 2-bedroom self conta...
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Work from Home
Submitted by Square Feet on 10.20.10 at 1:51pm.
The large white house at Connaught and Quinpool known as the Welcome Inn is for sale as a residence and/or a B&B, or both. 50 per cent owner Angela Kidston has had them both for eight years and put the properties up for sale about four months ago. The home has three guest bedrooms and three priva...
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A Little Love and This Mid-century Home Will Look Modern Again
Submitted by Square Feet on 10.19.10 at 1:57pm.
New RedDoor agent Pam Auld listed this mid-century contemporary on the corner of Cambridge Street and Jubilee Road today. The spacious three bedroom, 2,046 sqft split level has one and a half bathrooms, two fireplaces, a large kitchen and just needs some luvin'. Auld says someone could knock down...
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Go North Without Fear
Submitted by Square Feet on 10.18.10 at 1:53pm.
Almost every real estate agent in metro identifies north end Halifax as a good long term buying opportunity and houses of any size listed for less than $200K are becoming a rare commodity. Prudential agent Jim Murphy says his listing at 3658 Albert St for $189.9K is a good example. The 2-bedroom,...
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Standout Craigslist Rental
Submitted by Square Feet on 10.18.10 at 12:50pm.
If, in fact, the pictures tell the story this two bedroom rental is a step up from most Halifax apartment offerings, and if it is anywhere near the peninsula for $1,100 a month. The Craigslist ad says only that the furnished two-bedroom apartment rent includes utilities and appliances and is clos...
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A Dream on Dahlia
Submitted by Square Feet on 10.14.10 at 12:59pm.
The couple selling this 3 year old house bought an older home, tore it down to the foundation and rebuilt their two-storey, two bedroom dream house with clean lines and modern feel in central downtown Dartmouth.
A family illness means they have to move to a one-level home so a new buyer will ...
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Queen For Sale
Submitted by Square Feet on 10.13.10 at 1:50pm.
Selling privately can save a lot of money but it helps to have a really sexy house, great decor, a celebrity angle or even just old stone walls. This little old house on busy Queen street has a For Sale sign out front and it does have old stone walls – in the basement. The seller has had the hous...
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A Million Dollar View for $389.9K
Submitted by Square Feet on 10.7.10 at 6:50pm.
It's a beach house right on the Dartmouth waterfront. At street level you're 20 feet from CN's rail tracks. In the front room you're looking right out the harbour.
The three-level house is 1,780 sqft with two bedrooms on the upper floor of the back split overlooking a back garden. There's an ...
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On the Waterfront for $2,350/mo
Submitted by Square Feet on 10.7.10 at 12:48pm.
That's the rent for this two-bedroom, two bathroom 2,200 sqft condo in The Terrace on the Bedford Highway that advertises 17' ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a deck.
Smokers and pets are not welcome but it's available to anyone else with a weeks notice. Annual lease.
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Prime Minister Robert Borden Slept Here – And You Could Too.
Submitted by Square Feet on 10.4.10 at 11:47am.
The Kijiji listing is marked urgent but there is something about the picture that looks familiar – it's the former home of Robert Laird Borden, the eighth Prime Minister of Canada whose tenure was during the First World War.
Built around 1873 much of the house and grounds are still intact alb...
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Hydrostone For Sale By Owner
Submitted by Square Feet on 10.4.10 at 10:45am.
The Hydrostone is a hot location which may be why the sellers of this 3-bedroom townhouse decided to sell the property themselves using propertyguys.com, kijiji and their own contacts.
During three weeks on the market the couple say there has been a steady stream of lookers – and one standing ...
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Cute and Compact On Cornwallis
Submitted by Square Feet on 10.1.10 at 12:48pm.
This little 160-year-old house has 1560 sqft in three levels of open space with exposed hand-hewn beams, exposed brick, pine floors and original 'decorative' fireplaces. The postage stamp lot also has two parking spots and a small stone patio. It went on the market Sept. 29 with an asking price o...
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Not ready for long term commitment?
Submitted by Square Feet on 09.29.10 at 12:58pm.
Carolyn Davis Stewart is renting this three-level brick Victorian townhouse on Brunswick St. if buying is not an option. Rent is $2,495 plus utilities for the renovated, heritage property with four stone fireplaces, 12' ceilings, original plaster mouldings and five spacious bedrooms. The kitchen ...
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Halifax's nominee for uglyhousephotos.com
Submitted by Square Feet on 09.27.10 at 2:11pm.
It's brand new. It's on North Street in the center of peninsula Halifax. The builder ended up owning this beauty and asked realtor Bruce Smith to move it. The original owner had been asking $350K. The builder is asking $225K and Smith says there's an offer on the table. The pictures tell the stor...
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Good Gracious
Submitted by Square Feet on 09.20.10 at 1:32pm.
The fieldstone fireplace in the family room does it for us. The fact that two basement apartments help pay the freight helps too. The house has four bedrooms upstairs, a spacious attic with a separate bedroom and 3pc bath, and big light-filled rooms. That's how they made them 100 years ago. It's...
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Fuller Terrace: Outside the Mainstream
Submitted by Blogger on 09.16.10 at 1:22pm.
Examples of modern architecture are popping up in unexpected places in Halifax and the house Brainard Fitzgerald built on a vacant lot on Fuller Terrace in the North End stands out – when you see it.
Brainard's wife Susan Fitzgerald is also his architect and she uses the colours and materials...
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The Making of the Wreath
Submitted by Rainy Saturday on 09.16.10 at 8:15am.
On Saturday night I put on my crafty pants and got down to the business of making a fall wreath. I feel like I cheated a little wee bit, because I bought the wreath base already made, and I used fake berries and flowers and leaves, and it all smacks of bringing Superstore cookies to a potluck but...
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Uncommon Commons Penthouse
Submitted by Square Feet on 09.15.10 at 12:42pm.
Dartmouth builder Eli Abraham says he has only the penthouse and two smaller units left of the 15 units in his Amoury Villa condos overlooking the Commons.
The units are not listed on MLS and Abraham is only talking prices with buyers but high end condos in Halifax are selling for $400 to mor...
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Out There
Submitted by Square Feet on 09.7.10 at 3:19am.
For someone who really wants to get away from it all Big Tancook Island is a start.
It's the largest of the 365 islands in Mahone Bay, six miles south of Chester on the Atlantic – but you would have to share it with the 125 year round residents.
Big Tancook has quiet country roads and wal...
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Elegance Where You Least Expect It
Submitted by Square Feet on 08.30.10 at 2:00pm.
This 1850 house looks little on the outside but is surprising roomy on the inside, despite being only one and a half storeys. It has high ceilings, original wide trim and pine plank floors and a basement kitchen with working fireplace.
Two bedrooms upstairs are reached by an elegant original ...
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57 Properties In One Square Kilometre For Sale in Chester
Submitted by Square Feet on 08.26.10 at 1:29pm.
Tradewinds Reality owner Tim Harris says that not unusual in this village of 10,000 people where prices vary from $165K to just under $4 million.
Harris says the market started to slow after the U.S financial crisis in 2008 but he adds, there has been no selloff; most of the U.S. owners in Ch...
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Theatre Lofts Selling Briskly With Little Fanfair
Submitted by Square Feet on 08.25.10 at 2:20pm.
David Graham say's 36 of the 43 residential units in his Theater Lofts condo project on Gottingen St. are sold and tenants will be in by Christmas.
Graham says the moderately priced Casino loft units – $159.9K and 515 sqft – and the higher level one and two-bedroom units – $264.9K - $299.9K a...
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Calvin Klein Doesn't Live Here – But He Could
Submitted by Square Feet on 08.24.10 at 7:48am.
This 3,711 sqft Hollywood mirage, set between two 50s suburbans on a non-descript cul-de-sac off Jubilee Road, was built only a year ago.
Designed by Newport, Nova Scotia architect Diana Carl for a female client, the house has an exterior clad in redwood, an interior with two-level fireplace,...
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The Most Expensive House in Halifax – this week.
Submitted by Square Feet on 08.23.10 at 5:04pm.
This 12-year-old, 4-bedroom, 5,025 sqft house has all the amenities one would expect in a $2.89 million mansion on a "pre-confederation water lot" on the North West Arm.
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This Little Street Goes Mod
Submitted by Square Feet on 08.23.10 at 1:16pm.
May Street, one of the city's shortest streets, runs from Agricola to Robie and is surrounded by an odd assortment of businesses and little old houses – but gentrification is coming.
Bruce Norman and Blair Flynn, owners of Norman Flynn Design, the Agricola Street interior design shop, need on...
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Modern McMansion in Fairmount commands Premium Price
Submitted by Square Feet on 08.22.10 at 12:09pm.
Fairmount subdivision is a neighbourhood in transition and its proximity to downtown Halifax and hilltop views has resulted in new 5,000-sqft McMansions popping up beside 900-sqft bungalows.
Most of the new houses are a mix of architectural styles but this modern home stands out with its boxy...
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On the Waterfront
Submitted by Square Feet on 08.19.10 at 12:06pm.
Hassles with the city behind him, Frances Fares has finally started construction on the first condo building in his $500-million Kings Wharf project on the Dartmouth waterfront – how many of those does the city have? – and sales manager Dani Lynn Morse says The Keelson is 56 percent sold.
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Dartmouth is the new Brooklyn
Submitted by Square Feet on 08.19.10 at 1:59pm.
The Herald headline says "Housing sales drop into the basement" but Dartmouth broker Trevor Parsons says that's media hype – not his reality.
Parsons says sales and listings are down across the province but the Halifax - Dartmouth condo market is strong with mostly first time buyers.
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What's that they say about location?
Submitted by Square Feet on 08.17.10 at 1:04pm.
It's a year from completion but lead broker Mariana Cowan says 70 per cent of the condos in Wadih Fares' Trillium building on South Park street are sold at prices ranging from $443K to $5 million.
We've never known a broker to exaggerate but these numbers sound reasonable: the location is fan...
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The Pad Picker doesn't do cookie cutter apartments
Submitted by Square Feet on 08.16.10 at 2:42pm.
Tim Nettle has been renting apartments and condos for 17 years but only in houses, flats and individual condos.
His three-person firm has more than doubled to seven in two years and Nettle says he usually has a dozen units for rent.
The other side of his business is managing the propertie...
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Andrew Perkins
1. What prompted you to start halifaxrealestateguy.com?
There wasn't anyone in Halifax blogging regularly about the Halifax Real Estate Market so I saw an opportunity to start something different.
2. What is the focus of the site and how is it different from your site www.andrewpe...
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halifaxrealestateguy.com offers video real estate news
Submitted by Square Feet on 08.14.10 at 9:20am.
Real estate agent Andrew Perkins is using a weekly news video on his year old website www.halifaxrealestateguy.com to promote himself.
This week he's reporting that Halifax condo sales are half what they were this time last year but sale prices are up almost 6 per cent and units are selling ...
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A Bargain In Bedford!?
Submitted by Square Feet on 08.13.10 at 1:25pm.
It's a prim little lady in a neighbourhood in transition – a 3-bedroom house with a basin view.
With three bedrooms and 1 bath in 1133 sqft at $273,900 it sounds like a good deal, especially with the Mercedes and Porches prowling nearby streets.
The original property was bought in Oct. '9...
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Gottingen is going, going...
Submitted by Square Feet on 08.12.10 at 12:11pm.
Rosie Porter aka Rosie the Realtor says three units at the 5505 Falkland St condos have sold in the last two weeks and only seven of the 55 units are left for sale.
Some owners have bought as investors and are renting their units for $1,100 (one bedroom) a month, and $1,400 (two).
The str...
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How low can you go?
Submitted by Real Estate on 08.11.10 at 3:07pm.
Forget a house, and don't even think about a building lot if you want to live close to downtown.
Condos are the only buy on the Halifax peninsula and the lowest price available right now on MLS is a 667 sqft, one bedroom in a 22-year-old building on John Parr Dr at $128,900.
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A Regional Plan for Absurdity
Submitted by Real Estate on 08.11.10 at 3:04pm.
With its focus on encouraging development and density on the peninsula HRM's Regional Plan sets out restrictions for rural development that lead to absurd, if not perverse land use.
Outside the central core a land owner can only divide a parcel of land of 25 acres or more into eight lots.
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Dilemma in the Deep South
Submitted by Square Feet on 08.6.10 at 10:56am.
The south end is full of them: beautiful old houses with no one to care for them.
Paul and Francis Reynolds are at one extreme with the Bower House.
The Roger's Drive house, circa 1800, is one of the oldest in Halifax and pretty well intact but it's more space and effort than they need.
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Soakin' Up the Sun
Submitted by Third Street on 06.29.10 at 6:41pm.
Thanks to Colleen from Curtains are Open, we recently recieved a commission to do two dolls dressed for the beach. Colleen's good friend Kim was looking for a special surprise for her two little girls upon arrival to their cottage following the end of the school year.
These are the two little...
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Where The Wild Things Are: A film that should dazzle audiences of all ages.
Submitted by Ron Foley Macdonald on 10.17.09 at 2:07pm.
The long-awaited bigscreen version of Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s book Where The Wild Things Are has finally arrived in theatres after years of development starts and stops, and even more trouble from the production end.
Directed by the visionary Spike Jonze, who directed two of the mo...
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The game’s afoot
Submitted by To Halifax and Gone on 10.7.09 at 6:30am.
Today was the first of the season in which I leave in the dark and return in the dark. The way back was darker than the way out, and my route a bit less well lit and along the east side of Victoria Park.
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Prasada - Eating is Diving - A Nova Scotia Food Blog
Submitted by akasha on 09.26.09 at 1:25pm.
A glimpse into the life of a family that strives to eat ethically, locally, seasonally, gratefully and deliciously. In Hinduism, food plays an important role in rituals and worship, and the food offered to the gods is called prasada. The Sanskrit word "prasada" means "mercy," or the divine grace ...
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