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John spotted this floating in the water on a recent trip to Halls Harbour, on the Fundy shore. Read More.

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Terror in Lower Granville - 1807

I am sure that there is a directly inverse relationship between the joy that I find in reading this letter and the horror that Darby Cronin had when he was writing it in 1807. Historically, this letter is an absolute gold mine. Read More.

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The Odds Were Against Me

I got home, the sun was shining and it was nice and warm out. Perfect weather to start my first session of hill training this season. I laced up and got ready to go go go! Read More.

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NOTD: Milani Cyberspace

As requested, the next colour I tried from the Milani 3D collection was Cyberspace.
I have to tell you straight up: This collection is love. The colours are fab,
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PTPA Spring Award Winners Announced

Can you believe we're talking about Spring already? And, uncharacteristically, the weather here in Canada has even been a little Spring-like (at least on my side of the country, at least today :p). PTPA is focused on helping families find fabulous products to make their lives easier. Parent teste... Read More.

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Unexpected Win: Why L-A is bad at gambling

L-A: Here at FPQT, we like throw downs. We make bitchfaces and tell people to bring it on (mostly because I love Bring It On. I’ll spare you the video clip as I’ve used it at least twice before, so you should know it by now). We rarely mean it. Read More.

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Beautiful campuses

Wolfville is a University Town. Forbes asked a panel of architects and campus designers to nominate their picks for the best-looking campuses in the world. Read More.

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Did 250,000 people x 13 days make a difference?

So today was day ONE of the worldwide phenonemom known as "Thirteen Days to save Brindi" or what was known locally as sentencing day for Francesca Rogier. Read More.

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Fighting Words

Allow me to preface this post by I have a multitasking problem. Even at home I'm always doing two or more things at once. Right now I'm watching The Office and blogging. Read More.

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MAC Warehouse sale info

Just to clear things up right away, no, I was not fortunate enough to go to the sale, but I have some fun info that might entertain you.
Over the weekend, MAC warehouse sale became a popular topic on twitter.
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Jaxin's Thai Doll

We recently finished this little guy for a friend's son, Jaxin. Jaxin's mom grew up next door to us and her mother was my Brownie leader.
Jaxin is a beautiful little boy who came to his family from Thailand in the fall of last year.
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Wishcasting: What do you wish to say no to?

This week for Wishcasting Jamie asks, What do you wish to say no to?
I wish to say no to all the crappy energy out there that loves to come and find me and gloom my life. As an empathic person, I pick up on everything.
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Old Ivory

This is one of my new Priscilla wedding fascinators. I love this hand dyed ribbon. Read More.

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Fire Burning

This weekend was a bit of a snackfest. Not the end of the world as most of it was planned, but it’s launched my body into a snacking frenzy!
Must retrain brain not to eat continuously!!
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Professional Student Wanna-be

Is it crazy that I miss school?
I have been thinking of doing another degree part-time through distance and evening classes.
Am I nuts? It would be just for fun
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A look at the salmon farm

When we walked along the eastern shore the other day we took photographs of the salmon farm that's now located off McNutt's Island in the eastern channel of Shelburne Harbour. You can see the former military base at Government Point in the background Read More.

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Prom Off: Lauren, Intern Eden and the Oscar After Parties

L-A: This is going to be a two post Wednesday. Or maybe I’ll write this and decide to give you a Thursday post. Oscar funtime + Fashion Weeks + our call for prom dresses has meant an embarrassment of riches on our end: so much awesomeness, so little time. Read More.

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Out east, having a blast

’m not originally from around here. In fact, if you had asked me in high school where I was going to end up upon graduation, anywhere on the East Coast probably wouldn’t have crossed my mind. Like many students, I just applied to three universities in Ontario and left it at that. Read More.

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the things you see, the people you meet...

Isn't the bloggy world wonderful!
I've met such neat folk, learned great things, been inspired to do cool stuff and look what I just won! I was visiting a new blog, Kirsten's Kitchen and left a comment for her and voila I was inadvertently in the running for these bars and won!
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Fort Anne's Last Soldier

It must be a strange experience to know that you are the last person to ever do something. You would wake up every day knowing that after you stop there will never be another person to replace your skills or knowledge. Read More.

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Open Houses

Everyone likes to dream about their future, and we’re no different. We love to dream about the kind of house we’ll live in some day. So we decided to put on our grown-up hats and go to some open houses. Read More.

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Shoppers haul

Last Saturday, Shoppers had the 20x points, so I was there picking up a few things. Nothing major :-)
The first item on the top left corner is Gosh Cover Me Up Makeup Mousse in Champagne(#04), on clearance for CAD5.25 (reg. CAD21).
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Hexed: Episode 4

This week on Hexed Shannon The Movie Moxie and I discuss last week's brutal episode of Medium. I am the regular watcher of the show and Shannon, who hasn't watched since the show started, asks me all about Medium in this episode. Read More.

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Almost Forgot . . .

Just a quick drop-in to share the big project I had been working on for Bernat blog. It's my bestest and fastest knit to date (I know bestest isn't a real word, but I claim writer's creative license). Read More.

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Turning the tables - Reader interaction challenge

This week is a busy week for me. I am helping plan my baby sister's 40th birthday and am swamped down with the small details that keep getting shoved to the bottom of the list. So I thought I would skip the usual "Monday Questions" entry, and turn the question asking over to you all. Read More.

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Late Riser

After work I headed to the gym for my cardio day. Definitely need to work on doing this in the mornings. Cardio and I aren’t good friends at the best of times, but doing it at the end of the day is just plain sucky. Read More.

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C'est La Vie

As I mentioned before, it's time for me to start looking for a new job. For those of you who don't know the back-story, I lost my job as a sales rep during a mass layoff when I was five months preggers... bit of a drag, I know. For the first few hours post "the phone call", I'll admit, I was disa... Read More.

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Where there's smoke, there's ire.

My neighbours have five kids. Or maybe six. I saw someone shoveling snow in a diaper, so maybe they cranked out another one over the winter. Read More.

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Along the eastern shore

It was warm and sunny the other day. We had wanted to go scavenging along the eastern side of the island, and it was finally a good day for it. Dylan and Devon went scavenging last week, but since then there had been another good storm to wash more treasures ashore. Read More.

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World's Most Dangerous Hike

This is so cool. I remember getting an email once with a picture in it and thinking that can't be real! Where is it!? Well, Robin Esrock went one step farther. He searched it out and made this video! Read More.

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Is it really spring? Bring it on

In this part of the world, it’s not unusual to wait until May or even June for anything that closely resembles spring.
Sometimes we go from winter directly to summer with hardly a moment of spring.
And sometimes there’s no summer either.
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I Hate Sandra Bullock

There. I said it.
Unlike what seems to be the rest of the known universe, not once have I reached that euphoric place after watching one of her movies where I want to love her up whilst waving the American flag with a bald eagle soaring above, clutching a terrorist in its talons.
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Saturday at Rissers

Sunshine after more than one week of overcast skies and wind and rain
Plus
One and a half hours of walking on the beach with my man and my "girls"
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'Ears what's holdin' her back, Miss!

Today was a day where spring just seemed to be around the corner. Sure, there was still some snow, but it was broken up by mud and places where you could see the ground, and the wind blew sweet and crisp. Read More.

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Strange Game

I got out of the car and crossed the front yard. Lying the yard was a strange object, like a big torn paper doll with lots of black paper curly hair, with bits of string and paper scattered around it. I looked at it curiously, then went up to the house, where the princess was invited to a birthda... Read More.

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living room need a boost?

rouge did a home consultation two weeks ago for a client who wants to refresh their living room.
The room is a challenge in terms of layout, as it opens to the dining room/kitchen via French doors, and has a doorway on the opposite of the room leaving to the front hall.
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Witch Hazel at the Historic Gardens

My quest to find a few signs of spring took a big leap forward today with a trip to the Historic Gardens in Annapolis Royal. Trish Fry, the Manager of the Gardens, had mentioned at the end of last week that the witch hazel plants had come into bloom. Read More.

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NOTD: L'Oreal Black Gold

Happy International Women's Day, ladies :-) Perfect reason to celebrate us, don't you think? Today I have My very first... L'Oreal Resist & Shine Titanium Blacks collection. Read More.

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27 days until DR!

In 27 days, hubby and I will be going from this:
Yesterday, Peter and I booked a weeklong all-inclusive at the Majestic Colonial in Punta Cana, the same resort we spent a week at two years ago.
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Happy International Women's Day

I am one lucky woman and I know it. I have fantastic women in my family. My sister Jamie on the left, our Mom is next, then Auntie Laima, me and last but definitely not least, Shannon! Here we are waiting for our names to be called at The Mandarin in Burlington, Ontario, for lunch. Read More.

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Our Roots :: Crafting Ancestry

Recently, our uncle sent us this photo he found on the Memorial University Maritime History website.
George and Alice Shears, 1935
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The Perfect Knitting Magazine?

So many knitting mags out there in fiberland. Which ones do you like?
Judging from the response of other knitters in the cyber world, Interweave Knits seems to be the fave for inspiration and challenging projects--perhaps a little too challenging for me.
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Alice in Wonderland Wallpapers Collection 6 (1920 x 1080 pixels)

Every now and then, a movie comes out where the visuals are so appealing that I can’t help but make wallpapers for it. The new Alice in Wonderland movie is the perfect example. I don’t know if there’ll be a big enough fan base for it, but the graphics just makes my eyes water the way great food m... Read More.

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Bright Starts 14 Days of Laughter Giveaway

Hold on to your diaper bags ladies, this is a big one!
Bright Starts strives to develop innovative, high quality baby products that are affordable. When I buy products for Jane, I definitely want good "stuff" but I don't want to pay an arm and a leg for it - knowing that in 6 months she'll proba...
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Heart Burn

I had a great weekend. Although it involved no exercise and A LOT of indulgences. Something I must remedy with lots of veggies and running this week.
Saturday I went to Baan Thai with the ladies for dinner (Pad Thai with prawns, spicy) and then I went to a sleepover at Les‘ house with Jaime, L...
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My wireless timeline

Lately, so many people I know have transitioned over to BlackBerrys. This makes me happy for so many reasons! I absolutely LOVE the BlackBerry product and I am lucky enough to work for them also! They treat everyone incredibly well and I am proud to say I work for them! Read More.

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Sushi Feast Sunday

I am kind of digging the wordless posts…I think that may be the new weekend routine. Of course, I might change my mind by next Saturday. We shall see! Read More.

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Save a forest: kill a grad student.

Hey, Nicole, what did you do this weekend?
I cleared out all the paperwork from my thesis:
And this is just the scrap – destined to become kitty litter liner. The pile of articles (which I’m keeping) is easily just as high. Easily.
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Oscars: The winners and losers…besides Ben Mulroney

AllyG: I was blown away by Carey Mulligan in Prada. She’s adorable, and smart…for she took Anna Wintour’s advice. Read More.

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Another day by the sea....

Oh my, we had a reprieve from the weather this weekend! The sun came out to play so I jumped in the car and took a quick drive to Peggy's Cove. It is only forty minutes away. I've been there a bazillion times but it never fails to calm me down and fill me up! Read More.

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2010 Hiking Schedule Announced

The 2010 schedule of hikes for the 7th Annual Hike the Highlands Festival is out now…There will be 24 guided hikes over ten days – Sept. 10-19. Read More.

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And I'm still misusing hypens, dashes and semicolons.

Welcome to the 700th post in my tenure here at No Ordinary Rollercoaster.
And yes - that makes my incorrect yet blatant one-wordification of Roller Coaster grandfathered in.
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afternoon on the Fundy Shore

Yesterday we took a little day trip across the island to lunch and tour part of the Fundy Shore we hadn't yet seen. Read More.

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THE LONG LONG WINTER

Nothing feels so cliche, I suppose, for someone in Canada to write about the winter. But hey, if you read the “authentically” Canadian authors, you see they do it all the time. Margaret Atwood, Robertson Davies, Alice Munro, somewhere or other you can find a long description of all this snow and ... Read More.

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Buttercup likes to watch the fish

Watching fish can lower your stress levels, they are good to have some times. Read More.

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Top 5 Changes Required at Toyota Motor Corporation to Secure a Vibrant Future

"We must make February 24, the day of U.S. congressional hearing, as the day of restart for Toyota," Akio Toyoda told a large group of Toyota employees today. "We should throw away all our past success and review our value of existence once more," Toyota's President & CEO said. Read More.

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Sidney Crosby Olympics OT Golden Goal Video Finally on YouTube?

There were so many great moments during the 2010 Winter Olympics. Yet, there was hardly any footage to be found on YouTube. YouTube had pretty much succumbed to Olympics pressure and I, for one, blogging a lot about those moments, was very disappointed not to be able to show clips with my blog po... Read More.

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Pimp My Blog

I have been blogging for more than 4 year. Not all on this blog, I have had 2 others. And I still have my first blog. Except it is private now. I am debating on finally buying my own domain. But I am not sure what it should be. Read More.

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Orlando Baby!

For the past 3 years Dave and I have travelled down south (Cuba 1x, Dominican 2x). This year we decided not to go on a trip down south for a number of reasons. For one, it eats up a BIG chunk of my yearly vacation time (5 days out of 15). Read More.

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Shipping Your Luggage Can Save Money

Shipping Your Luggage Can Save Money Nearly $260 in savings. If you're traveling with heavy luggage, sending your stuff via a shipping carrier can save you a lot, according to Airfarewatchdog.com. Read More.

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BOOM!

Well now, that was a bit of a shitshow wasn’t it?! haha. Thanks to everyone that joined in and actually understood what I was trying to say, and sorry to anyone that got caught up in the weird Twitter backlash that ensued. Ahhhh…all in the name of blogging right?! Read More.

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Perspective...

A few weeks ago, in the middle of the most un-enjoyable part of my week - the post swimming dry and dress routine - I saw something that broke my heart, made me angry and hasn't fully left the back corners of my mind since. Read More.

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Methusela on a motorcycle.

Did you hear the one about the old man on the motorcycle?:
He hit me when I was on my bicycle and he ended up in a care home with a broken foot.
Wait a minute… that was supposed to be funny…
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Favourite Friday – March 4 Edition: Mixed bag with Marant and Miu Miu

AllyG: Favourite Friday! I’ve had 2.5hrs of sleep so let’s get to something enjoyable, besides the massive amounts of coffee I am going to need in order to sustain me. This Friday, I’m obsessed with all things Isabel Marant. Read More.

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meow

John and I took a little breakaway today, and headed over to the Fundy Shore. We stopped for a late lunch in Annapolis Royal, and took a stroll on the boardwalk back to the car. This little guy came out to greet us....so cute! Read More.

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The Message in a Bottle

You’re alone, walking along the shoreline and enjoying the sunshine and the warm sand between your toes, when suddenly you see it: a bottle with a piece of paper in it, lying on the sparkling beach. You open the cork and read the contents and there it is… a message for the ages… Read More.

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Invite: New Moon Cleansing Monday March 15

I am thinking it might be a good time to organize a group cleanse? Anyone else interested? The new moon is just under two weeks away. It will be on Monday March 15th. The moon will be going void at 8 pm Eastern so if you want to participate, do try and do so before the moon goes void. Read More.

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Lawtons haul

I know Lawtons is only around in the Maritimes, so blogging about their sale wouldn't be useful for most of you, but I'd love to share it. First, it is an exciting haul, at least to me. Second, if any of my readers are from the area, they could go get themselves some goodies as well. Fair enough? Read More.

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Leaving your work at work

Back when I was just a baby fresh out of school in the working world, one who still believed that journalism was a respectable and well-paid profession, I had a mentor at work. She was a senior editor at the daily newspaper where I worked and right from my very first day I could tell she commande... Read More.

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Back to Some Gem Stones

I have been trying to straighten up my house lately but not getting very far. I keep getting side tracked with “stuff”. I buy things with projects in mind then get side tracked or buy to much for what I needed but not enough for something else. Read More.

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Migraine City

Yesterday morning I woke up with what could only be described as a migraine. My head was pounding like crazy and I felt nauseous. I stayed awake long enough tell work that I wasn’t coming in and then I promptly fell back asleep until 11:00am. Read More.

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Rolling to Friday

This week was the husband’s turn to plan a date. So he picked today and brought me out for sushi. I can’t get enough sushi lately – I really wish there was an all you can eat sushi restaurant in Halifax! Read More.

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3, 2010 Breakfast All Day

Did you know that I went to the chiropractor 18 times in 2009?
Well I know because I spent an hour sitting on my office floor sorting a year’s worth of paperwork looking for all of my medical invoices. Yes I know you are soooo jealous! :)
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March Break Mission: To PLAY

If you aren't a subscriber to the PTPA Newsletter, than you missed the fact that I was their Featured Blogger for March (yipee!). This also means you missed my article on what to do with your kids if you're "stuck" at home (vs. vacationing) this March Break. Here it is:
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a bit of this and that

Coffee , muffin and the Globe and Mail. A quick pick me up after running some errands the other day. Stopped in Local Joe's instead of going straight home like I usually do:)
Friends of mine have taken off on a magical trailer ride across the United States.
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Birth

Birth was never something that I was really passionate about. I didn’t study hypnobirthing, I didn’t want to have an orgasmic birth, I didn’t want a homebirth, I didn’t even really expect to have a drug-free birth. Read More.

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Good to go

Finally, finally a moment to sit down and give a little update. February 28th was the deadline for Paws For Charity artwork submissions, and it has been a little hectic around here... Read More.

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Sublte Signs of Spring

After yesterday's post about the Acadian deportation, I decided to go in a decidedly lighter direction today. Over the past couple of days I have been noticing that a few signs of spring are starting to appear. Read More.

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Storm Effects

After numerous days of torrential rains and relentless wind gusts, it’s refreshing to get a glimpse of blue in the sky. Could winter’s fury finally be giving way to a calm resignation that its days are numbered? Read More.

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The Moon is a Tricky Beast

Friday night we had a giant storm. Thankfully it was not a snowstorm or we would have been screwed. No it was a wind and rain storm and it was powerful. Read More.

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Five Dollar Shopping Spree

Cost – If you stick to the budget strictly, it shouldn’t cost more than $10, but we spent about $12.
If you’re looking for a great way to test your knowledge on someone, try the five dollar shopping spree.
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Etsy Treasury Feature

Check out this gorgeous treasury that my Veronica Hat was featured in. Click here to see it on etsy. Read More.

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The Pregnant Palette

I’ve made Roni’s Southwest Turkey Burgers before and remembered how great they were and that they freeze really well, so I decided to make them again. I am SUCH a southwest flavour fan. Read More.

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NOTD: China Glaze Re-fresh Mint

You have probably heard all the buzz about China Glaze Up & Away collection by now, including how hard it is to get them from Sally around the country. There have been hunts for favorite colours and disappoinment of the empty displays in stores. Read More.

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HoneyBar Giveaway!

After all this talk [Here and Here] about how yummy HoneyBars are, I figured it was time that one of you got a chance to see what I’m talking about! The wonderful people at Honeybar were more then generous with their sample pack so it was only appropriate to share the love. :) Read More.

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Baby Cookies

In search of a replacement for chips and popcorn I have found the magic that is Arrowroot Cookies. Yup, the baby cookie. But you can have 5 for 150 calories and you can eat them slowly with a cup of tea and they expand in your belly and keep you happy. Read More.

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Making Changes

My morning schedule has changed. Currently no need to get up supah dupah early for driving purposes, which means that I have to rely on my own motivation for morning workouts. Read More.

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A provincial heritage property, maybe

In late 2008 I applied for our house to be included in the Provincial Registry of Heritage Property. It's a list cared for by the Province that indicates properties of special value to Nova Scotia. Read More.

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Thoughts on Fall 2010 – aka When Ally Returns to Real Life

AllyG: It has been a whirlwind few weeks in the fashion biz. Seriously, it’s been exhausting reading WWD and Style.com for updates coming out of New York, London, Paris and Milan Fall 2010 fashion weeks. You can only hit refresh so many times before you need a nap. Read More.

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you just never know....

A few weeks ago I received an email from a teacher at Asa Adams School in Orono, Maine asking if she could use some of my art as a teaching tool for her kindergarten class. Of course I said yes! This is the blackboard with the examples she wanted to use and a picture of me. Read More.

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dear people, I am grumpy again

part one of the whole grumpy mess can be found here
Dear Coca-Cola:
We got it. Canada won the big hockey game! Wahoo! Now STOP playing the commercials of the Olympics.
Please.
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Warm Buddy Giveaway

Everybody needs a warm buddy...
Warm Buddy is a Canadian company (YAY) specializing in rejuvenating heat therapy products since 1995. Created by a registered nurse, Warm Buddy products are top of the line in quality and boast extended heat holding ability (up to one hour).
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Turn the frown upside-down

So here I sit, ready to post…only to realize my photos from earlier today are up on my other computer. Ooops. I promise to add them in later. :) Read More.

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Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't

The inscription reads:
Jack,
Merry first Christmas from your first doctor.
Dr. Mike
The book: The Cat in the Hat. The reason: the young Dr. Mike had just spent 26 hours with his face between my legs awaiting the arrival of what he called, " the biggest baby he ever delivered!!"
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Prom Off: Show us your prom finery

L-A: I like to think of the Oscars as Hollywood’s prom. I don’t know what that makes the Golden Globes…the winter semi-formal? Whatever. Let’s just roll with my half-baked analogy (I’ve only had one cup of coffee this morning). I started thinking this because Ally and I are thinking of putting o... Read More.

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Hooray for Canada!

Wow, what an awesome way to end the 2010 Olympics. Normally, I'm not much of an athlete. I think walking is a strenuous exercise. And I'm not really a sports fan either. But come the Olympics... I'm mesmerized. Read More.

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Inflato-Mounties? Blow-up beavers? Oh Canada!

I’m sure the Olympic closing ceremonies were meant with a wink and a nod to Canadian humour, but the thing was tacky beyond belief and came off as a big dose of, well, self-referential Canadian humour. Read More.

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Sylvie in Sunglasses

It's been raining here for at least a week so we haven't had any need for Sylvie's sunglasses, aside from the obvious aesthetic one. Read More.

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The Gay Trinity Balls: A Conceptual Framework

The newf: "I'm going to have three deep breaths for dinner."
Ben: "Remember to chase it with a laxative and shame."
HAhAhAhahaahAAhaahAHA.
Designer Gay*: "Did you have one of the ice cream cupcakes?"
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A Golden Post

We don't have a TV at our house. Well, let me amend that statement. We do have a functioning TV which is hooked up to both a DVD and a VCR (we're old school). What we do not have is a TV with an outside feed. Read More.

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awww...so cute!

rouge has had a busy week with lots on the go. Last week I attended a baby shower for a wonderful mom-to-be. We were celebrating the fact that this fine family will soon have a very welcomed addition. They are finally close to the successful end of the long and bumpy road called adoption! Read More.

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Canada, my home

Last night I got sucked into the hockey game between Canada and the U.S. The stress was unbelievable. When Canada won, I think I could hear a crack in the Canadian psyche. So used to being crushed in the last second by our neighbours to the south of us, we finally won. Read More.

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Cutting Edge Stencils To The Rescue

So, I finally got the floors in my studio painted. I have this very pretty soft green on the wall. I thought I'd try one shade darker for the floors. Read More.

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A Choose Your Own Adventure Book Called LIFE

Remember those books you used to read when you were a kid, where you could change the ending depending on which 'path' you took in the story.
One seemingly small decision could completely change the course of events for the Hero/Heroine.
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A Quick And Easy Kitchen Transformation

When I first walked into this kitchen I felt nothing. And I am sure that is what the countless disinterested buyers felt when they entered what was supposed to be the heart of the home. Read More.

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Another day, another dollar, another question

I don't know about you, but I always find it so hard to achieve that perfect balance in my life. I wonder if 'perfect balance' is something that is unobtainable; something that only exists in our wildest imagination. Read More.

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Canada pride

It has been memorable for Canada this weekend. Saturday, we won men curling GOLD, and last night, we won men hockey GOLD. With that, we broke the record for most gold medals won at a single Olympic Winter Games - 14. Read More.

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A Tale of Toasty Toes . . .

Meet my new rubber boots:
I just lurve them so much!! Now I can welcome the spring rains (whenever they get here) without fear of drenching my pants and socks. I think I've mentioned before that I walk to work almost everyday. Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds are no fun for walking.
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Formspring Friday

I mentioned a couple of times last week that I had decided to join the formspring along with a bunch of other bloggers. I was skeptical that it would be fun, but I now admit I’m totally addicted. :) Go check out my page and ask me something… Read More.

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March Madness

Oh my goodness. I hope you like giveaways cause March is jam-packed!
I started doing a few giveaways in December because I wanted to share some of my favourite products with y'all. I thought it would be a short-term thing. We've basically had a weekly giveaway since then. I'm not complaining, tr...
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A visit from sheep

We had the lovely surprise of a visit from a small flock of six sheep this afternoon. They came along the shore into the lower orchard, then walked up the path to the house. Read More.

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Uffishul.

While I was hiding away in Brussels last week, dusting off my French with my friend Kismet, a piece of paper arrived for me in the post:

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Smells like February.

My hands stink of money.
The fact that I can smell anything through my clogged nose is incredible, and I just now horked up something that resembled Susan Boyle. I am sick. Of winter.

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What is science?

Symphony of Science offers a musical answer: Read More.

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Monday Shoe Porn: Amy’s babies

L-A: Welcome to your Monday fix of looking at other people’s shoes. I apologize we didn’t have shoes for you last week. But Amy’s collection should make up for that. I mean, just look! She did a group shot of her babies! Read More.

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magic cottages

After yesterday's post I thought I would go back to our regularly scheduled programming. I just love these cottages, they are part of a wee row of houses near the Brig 0 Balgownie in Abderdeen. Very old. My mother grew up next to them and I have spent many happy hours wandering around the neighb... Read More.

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Did Somebody Forget Something?

A couple of days ago I saw something which made me do a double take. As I was driving up St Anthony Street in Annapolis Royal, I saw a large pine box sitting at the gate to St Louis Roman Catholic Cemetery. Read More.

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The Fall of the Tall Trees

Just a few centuries ago, tall white pines dominated Nova Scotia’s landscape. Most were ten stories high but several even reached fifteen stories in height. Read More.

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There. I Said It.

So this is a post that I’ve been wanting to write for a long time. It’s one that I’ve been embarrassed to write but what the hell, I share everything else about my life so why should this be any different? Read More.

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Third st. Hand Crafters

Bionicles, cops and robbers and any other game involving shooting (only the bad guys), I get a strong urge to play with dolls. These are the ones I want to play with. Read More.

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PTPA Award Winners

Unfortunately, because I came on board in between two campaigns, I haven't gotten the chance to try out a lot of PTPA products as of yet. I have still been writing weekly posts for PTPA (check them out if you want) on some of the PTPA Award Winning products that I own myself or that I'd love to o... Read More.

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Things I Wonder

There are plenty of big issues in the world right now that deserve our attention: natural disasters, government spending scandals, Olympic victories and defeats Read More.

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wet and wild

"Holy raining cats and dogs, Batman!"
It has been wildly raining and the wind has been howling all night long! Better rain than snow. This is the tail end of the huge storm that just crossed the northeast US.
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Favourite Friday – February 26th Edition: I see London, I see France! (Ally wants you to see her und

AllyG: So with all of this talk about undergarments, I thought we should spend some time on one of my FAVOURITE trends for Spring 2010, lingerie as outerwear (aka we want to get more male readers).
Shine, from Yahoo, spoke to a few experts on how to translate this trend to normal every day life.
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Phantom

We brought you home in April 1993, and we became a household of three...Sara, Cody, and Phantom. Read More.

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Keeping Nature’s Mystery

Sometimes, it’s good to know less than more. Acquiring more knowledge of a subject often removes a soft veil of mystery that leaves only the bare facts visible. The magic disappears. Read More.

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Things I'm Very Bad At

1. Taking criticism, no matter how constructive and gently delivered.
2. Pacing my alcohol intake.
3. Singing.
4. Putting away laundry, dishes, etc. once they're clean. They're CLEAN. Isn't that enough?
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Sally pricing structure

Ok, last weekend I went to Sally. Besides the purpose of checking out new stuff, I wanted to confirm the change in their pricing structure that Nancy encoutered last time she was in her Sally. Read More.

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1759 "Anaplus Rial" Powder Hown - Part 1

This probably is not the big reveal for our new artifact which I had planned but, tonight has been a busy night and I am quickly moving toward sleepy. Read More.

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3 Down, 2 To Go

Can’t believe it’s Wednesday evening already. The past few days have just blown by. Could it be because of all the 530am wake up calls/getting in the door and going to straight to bed days? :) Read More.

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Thursday Thoughts

* My son asked me if I believe in fate. I told him the Jewish story about a sage who had a reputation of being able to answer any question.
One day a boy was determine to prove that the sage couldn't know everything. The lad had an idea to prove the sage was faking so he told everyone to meet ...
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Thank God Thursday 2

This is my second Thank God Thursday.

I shall start off every TGT post thanking God for the important things, obviously... chocolate, ice cream... JUST KIDDING! Of course, I mean my beautiful daughter, fabulous hubby and wonderful family and friends. I am the luckiest girl in the world!
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Ruskies

Congratulations to Clara Hughes! So happy for her! She’s just so damn cute and feisty…I really wanted her to win a medal. And she did!!
Oh, and what about poor Lindsey Vonn? That poor girl is accident prone. She attracts injuries like lint to velcro. Yikes.
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Man as machine

In the 1920s, the German writer and artist Fritz Kahn produced a series of illustrations depicting the human body as a machine, most famously in the 1926 poster, Der Mensch als Industriepalast (Man as Industrial Palace): Read More.

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mmmm

Guess what I made from this? Yep, cauliflower soup. Easy peasy recipe. I always mix and match according to what I have on hand. February calls for warm comforting bowls of food.
I watched the Ladies figure skating short programs last night. These late nights are wreaking havock with my equilibri...
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Winter on the right coast

[For the most part, when my readers think of East Coast By Choice, it's of Canada. Today's guest comes from south of the border and shares thoughts about our shared "right coast." She's also an Olympic medalist on the 2004 USA sailing team! Read More.

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Tuesday Work Clothes

Clive and I are craving another adventure. We’ve been in talks about taking off and moving to another country (he’s got three passports, including a British one, which would allow us to live in many more places), talking about another all-inclusive vacation, or just going back to the BVI for a we... Read More.

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1744 Map of Annapolis Royal

After yesterday's post, the proper thing to do would have been to write about the new artifact I am so excited about. I could have gone on about what a wonderful addition we have made to the collection at the O'Dell House Museum. I could have enthused about how nice it feels to bring a piece of p... Read More.

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And the week whizzed by

Last week whizzed by, and I have been moping around for the past 2 days. We had a great visit with Cody...shown here with our dog Mulligan and cat Phantom. Read More.

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I Sleep in the Office. Somebody Give Me A Medal

Back in Iran, I had become used to colleagues and co-workers who considered themselves blessed for having no small children continuously pointing out the fact that they worked for much longer hours than us, the harried and hassled mothers of young infants who were basically pawing the ground and ... Read More.

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Carnivore

Congratulations to Ashleigh McIvor!! GOLD in x-skiing!! Now just share that with the men’s hockey team and you’ll have some super happy Canadians!
Today’s headache hung around most of the afternoon. Gah.
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Body Check: How Are You Feeling?

I was reading Meghan Telpner's e-book "The Healthy Cookie: Unbaked," which recounts her journey of getting and healing Crohn's Disease (an Inflammatory Bowel Disease like Colitis), when I came across this passage: Read More.

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Inspired by: Virgin Suicides?

L-A: So, Ally didn’t exactly kill me, but she didn’t love that I compared Dorothy Zbornak’s wardrobe to that of Winter Kate. I was a bit of a bad friend, but… meh. Call ‘em like I see ‘em. I also like typing the name Zbornak. And saying it. Try it, it’s fun. Zbornak. Read More.

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How do we update the infrastructure of giving?

The infrastructure of giving requires an update. The barrier to participation has become so low that people are able to feel like they’ve done something without actually doing anything. Read More.

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Baby Mania

Are you familiar with the video game Babysitting Mania, the goal of which is to frantically tidy up the house and get the kids in bed before the parents come home? The babysitter, fueled by coffee, rushes from mess to mess waving her hands in a bubbly or dust-like cloud over each one. Read More.

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Wishcasting: What do you wish to give yourself permission for?

Today Jamie at Wishcasting asks, What do you wish to give yourself permission for?
To protect myself from any harm
I starting lighting this candle for a dear online friend so that she may be protected from cancer.
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I'M FRIENDS WITH KELLY CLARKSON, MOTHERWHATTERS!!!!!!!!!!!

My tweet:
Her tweet:
I KNOW, RIGHT?!?!?!
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Portraits and Models!

It’s the slow season of the year. We meet clients, book weddings, meet families but there isn’t a whole lot of shooting required. So to keep my head fresh and ideas flowing I bring friends into the studio and shoot. Fun is always had of course and it feels pretty inspirational to snap off the old... Read More.

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Creative briefs give my junk a better lift than boxers.

THE STORY
- This blog was last redesigned in 2008.
- I'm so bloody sick of looking at it that I might just replace the header with clip art of kitties in flowerpots and the background with animated GIFs of dancing hamsters if I have to look at it much longer. I might even make all my fonts curs...
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An Artifact Guessing Game

I had a very good day at work today. It was one of those days which starts out in a direction and ends up someplace entirely different. What caused the change in direction was that our new 18th century artifact arrived at the O'Dell House Museum in today's mail. Read More.

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we are nice people, really

The Coughing Duo were at it again. Raging Cabin Fever, those two, and going back to school tomorrow lungs or not amen getting a bit fractious. Read More.

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Vasanti Spring collection review

You have heard me mentioning Vasanti Cosmetics in the past on this blog for a few reasons. First, they are a Canadian brand (woo hoo), and second they are hard to find where I live which leads to lots of lemmings. Read More.

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Disappointment

On Saturday, Peter and I went to do our second walk-through of a house we visited earlier, this time accompanied by a real estate agent who actually knows her stuff. We asked questions about the windows, the well, the septic system, the gas tank. We found out what the next step would be in terms ... Read More.

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Does US Ice Dance Skater Meryl Davis Look Like the Na’vi from Avatar?

Is it me, or every time that I see US ice dance skater Meryl Davis, I think that the Avatar animators stole her looks for the Na’vi creatures in the movie? Read More.

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Spring is Coming

I have decided to will spring to come by posting my favourite spring felt hat. I always find that early spring in northern climates is tough for hat lovers. Read More.

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Another week inside my head

Every time I pass by my reflection today I cringe. I look so tired and slightly frayed around the edges. I haven't been sleeping all that well the past week. I've been obsessively worrying again. My oldest daughter is off to NY with a few friends for Spring Break. Read More.

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Little Star Greetings Giveaway

Birth announcements. You're either for or against them.
Some people think they are too "HEY LOOK AT ME" - as if you're bragging. Well, folks, you are bragging and you darn well have a right to! You just had a baby - a beautiful, perfect, fabulous, amazing, little bundle that has given you so muc...
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Review: Booty Camp Fitness Ab-salute! Core

The Bluenose is less than 3 months away! I intend on doing a 10k. It is the timing I planned when deciding to do a 2 year marathon training program for myself. I intend to do a 1/2 marathon in the fall (I figure summer will be full of running) and then a marathon next spring or summer. (I d... Read More.

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Snackypants

Pretty quiet afternoon/evening.
After picking FH up from work I was ready for an afternoon pick-me-up. I grabbed a couple of my Valentine’s peanut butter cups…
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Exercise caution while driving, parenting, or operating heavy machinery.

One would think with all the U Weight broccoli and vitamins flowing through my veins, that a cold and flu bug would find somewhere else to land. Like Buffalo. Or Amy Winehouse. Read More.

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Seperated at Birth: Dorothy Zbornak & Winter Kate

L-A: Ally is going to kiiiiiillll me for posting this. But it has to be done. My inbox today featured something from Who What Wear about how much they love Winter Kate, Nicole Ritchie’s Richie’s line. And I don’t know why it didn’t occur to me before now, maybe I was just trying hard to be nice ... Read More.

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service matters

I got a nice surprise earlier today. I had ordered some Lululemon stuff online in January, it arrived promptly and I was pleased with it. Did you know there is no shipping charge for anything ordered online and you can return it to any store? Great customer service. Read More.

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Hike the Highlands Festival Classics

The recent Explore March/April magazine talked about the old and new Canadian classics including Cycling the Cabot Trail, hiking West Coast Trail and much more. So it was fitting to chat about the Hike the Highlands Festival Classics, Cape Breton Island. Read More.

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Growing up is hard to do

In actual fact, I’ve long considered myself a bona fide adult. However, for the past few days I’ve been in Toronto for business while also visiting family and I was reminded of how perceptions vary depending on the eyes of the beholder though. For instance, my parents dropped me off at the swanky... Read More.

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Mirrors Can Wake Up a Tired Bathroom

No bathroom is complete without an aesthetically pleasing mirror gracing its walls. In a bathroom that lacks an updated vanity and sink; Read More.

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Divining Rod - 1766

We have recently been processing some of the archival documents in the Cronin fonds which was given to the Annapolis Heritage Society last spring. For the non-archivists of the world the term fonds essentially refers to a collection of documents from a single donor. Read More.

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lighten up

This month’s Home Stagers Atlantic meeting was held at Living Lighting (6417 Lady Hammond Road) in Halifax. I always enjoy going into lighting showrooms…bright, warm, and loads to look at. Maybe it’s the season where we all need a little (or a lot!) more light in our lives! Read More.

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Am I too lenient?

I was tired tonight so I decided to order a pizza - and it was the same price to get a large pizza as it was to get a medium pizza, so I got a large pizza from Uncle Buck's pizza - so there was some leftovers Read More.

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Finding Joy Outdoors

For as far back as I can remember, I have always felt happiest outdoors. Regardless of the season or the weather, being outside in the landscape has worked wonders at setting things right inside me. Read More.

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Hexed: Sisterhood of the Supernatural

Last week my sister Shannon and I did a live broadcast about supernatural TV shows. Our show is called Hexed and thank you to those who tuned in, especially since we may have cursed ourselves with some technical difficulties by calling ourselves Hexed but I don't care, I really like the name. Read More.

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Transformers Wallpaper Collection 8 (1920 x 1080 pixels and other sizes)

These are Transformers wallpapers I have found or made from graphics I found not originally made as wallpaper. Those I found I have modified in some way, often resizing and removing annoying fine print, though I have left names and/or links of original work. The quality and variety are terrific. Read More.

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Some Old Photos

I have been looking at some old photos and found these guys. This was from the days of my amazing show booth that Tony made for me. When he was building it he said that it would be a success if I could set it up by myself. Read More.

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And So the Sock Grows . . .

Surprisingly, my sock-in-limbo is no longer in limbo. It's growing! Mostly I've been working on it in dribs and drabs: fifteen minutes here; twenty minutes there. It all adds up. Read More.

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Monday Question #8

1. What is your least favourite household chore?
2. What's the last song you added to your ipod/music player?
3. Sushi or hamburger?
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More polishes!

I was in Shoppers on Thursday, looking for the air cast for my ankle (expensive stuff, I was surprised). Passing through cosmetics, I saw the little bucket again. Remember my little polish haul for CAD3.99 a bottle? It's the same bucket, and this time it's even fuller. Omg!
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HFCS Free

One thing that has caught me by surprise is that for some reason, I keep craving “Pepsi” about every two weeks. Pre-pregnancy, I was more of a diet pop drinker and the taste of full sugar (or should I say, “full high fructose corn syrup”) pop was “too” sweet for my tastes. Read More.

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Home again

It was humbling to come home again after a two-month absence. We had never been away from the island for more than a week, before, and that only once. Now we returned to a freshly fallen foot or so of snow. Read More.

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The Playdate

This is me - I'm 45% extrovert, 45% introvert. I don't mean that 45% of me is outgoing and 45% is shy. I mean that 45% of me gets energy from being in social settings and 45% of me gets energy from being at home with just my hubby and Janers. Read More.

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(s)hot tubbing

I spent yesterday at my parent’s place. It was a good visit. I managed to avoid all chips which was big for me! I spent a long time in the hot tub – there is nothing better than being outdoors in the hot tub while it is snowing out! Read More.

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Down syndrome – a footnote

Last Thursday, the Cape Breton Island Film Series showed Pedro Almodóvar’s Broken Embraces, which Roger Ebert describes as, “a voluptuary of a film, drunk on primary colors, caressing Penelope Cruz, using the devices of a Hitchcock to distract us with surfaces while the sinister uncoils beneath.” Read More.

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Monday Shoe Porn – Filler from Ally

AllyG: We will have our regular shoe porn back next Monday. I see from our comment section that reader Amy has sent some pics from her collection to our flickr account. Awesome! My apologies that we don’t have a collection to showcase today, it was a busy weekend and I’m super lazy this Sunday ev... Read More.

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Would you believe my writing was featured in an art gallery once? Betcha they're embarrassed now.

In case, like me, you struggle with the mathematical skills to get you through daily life without looking like a complete idiot who requires three technological aides, two hours and fifteen minutes of your life that you'll never get back, and a variety of flustered yet adorable facial expressions... Read More.

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My Favourite Song: An Open Letter

Dear Mr. Rose,
I’m sorry. It’s a really hard decision to make, and much harder to put it out there. It’s been occupying my mind for some time now, and don’t think it was easy for me. I am really impressed by you, your songs and your bizarre life story.
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A Trip to Yarmouth

I took a little bit of a trip today. This morning three of us from the museum piled into the car and headed for Yarmouth. The main purpose of this trip was to get some paperwork at the Canadian customs office figured out. Read More.

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Do you believe in the supernatural? (part 2) - An Attic Experience

Have you ever walked into an old house or building and felt the place had a magical energy about it? It's like an atmosphere or eerie feeling you get the moment you enter the door. Old houses have a history filled with old stories from years and sometimes generations gone by; if their walls could... Read More.

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An Inexpensive Bathroom Transformation

Today's real estate buyers want 'move in ready' homes. Properties with nondescript, dated bathrooms do not meet their 'move in ready' criteria, especially when the toilet , sink and tub are not white. Read More.

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Pearl & Daisy........some yummy!

I was at a trade show a couple weekends back and I was neighbors to a lovely lady, Rebecca who is the owner and creator of Pearl & Daisy Handmade Soap. I was lucky enough to take some of her product home after the show, and I had to share just how delicious it is! Read More.

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My dance With the Sander

I am finally making a useful citizen of myself. Tony pointed out to me that if I didn't spend several hours a day on flickr and etsy and looking at blogs that I might actually have a little time to help out at the house. Read More.

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Annabelle Come and Go

I am both excited and sad at the same time with this post and you'll know why soon enough.
Based on the tittle, you'd probably guess already that I am talking about products that Annabelle decided to discontinue (we are talking end of February, early March) and products that they will be releasi...
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Some "Anything" Questions Answered

I was scared to open myself to this "ask anything" thing, but it turns out it's really fun and I'm really enjoying it! So feel free to ask away!
Warning: my answers tend to be long and I can't help it!
Here are some of the Q&A:
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Oh, What a Week.

Today is my Friday and I couldn’t be happier. If you follow me on twitter you know that I’ve had the week from hell. Lots of computer frustration and lack of running. I’ve stayed late every day this week and have brought work home with me for the weekend. At least I can get it done in my jam... Read More.

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The welcome signs of aging: Top 10

I have made minor complaints about aging in the past. Not many. I’m not someone who whinges about growing older. In fact, I quite like it. God knows I wouldn’t want to go back. No thanks, I’m good right where I am. Read More.

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Quickie

Ya, beginning of the third period and tied 2-2 with Switzerland. Not what we are looking for from our Olympic hopefuls!
Dinner was a super yum-o salad…
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High Energy

My motto for the year is “Less Talk, More Action,” and so far I’ve stuck to it pretty well, other than the fact that most of the things I hope to do need warmer weather! We just got another dump of snow—but good for snowshoeing, which was a new activity I wanted to try, and did (I’m the proud own... Read More.

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Favourite Friday – February 19th, 2010 Edition

AllyG: Ugh. I’ve got to stop binge-eating. I do this all the time. I forget to eat throughout the day in between playing with BabyG and putting him down for his naps. I just looked at the clock and it’s 2pm and I realize I am STARVING so Chef Boyardee and Ruffle chips have been tossed down the c... Read More.

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February stuff

Cupcake at FRED in Halifax. I was there on Friday to celebrate a friend's birthday. So pretty, glimpses of spring in the flowers. Sigh. I always have a hard time in February and this year is no different. We just had a huge dump of snow yesterday. Read More.

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forecast: shouty and snowy

It's COLD and it SNOWED and I feel like being sort of SHOUTY about that today.
I got used to our bitterly cold winter - with snow slowly but surely GOING AWAY in the brief periods of not-freezing weather -
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Heritage Days 2010 - Part 5

Annapolis Royal's Heritage Days 2010 drew to a close this morning with a funding announcement at the O'Dell House Museum. We were pleased to welcome Greg Kerr, MP for West Nova, to the museum for this announcement. Read More.

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Giving up sugar in exchange for a permanent home in the kingdom of Heaven: it's an easy trade

So just when all the New Year's resolutions have gone out the window and you've nicely returned to a lifestyle of guilt-free gluttony and sloth behaviours, Lent pops out of nowhere wreaking havoc on the come home-pour drink-have a good sit routine. Read More.

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Snow Coverings

A fresh covering of white clothes the woods in perfection. Snow drifts in the woods have created hiding places for snowshoe hares. Low balsam fir branches even provide nutritious snacks to be enjoyed while they’re snuggling. Read More.

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Snow-hell

A giant snowstorm from hell has swooped in and I have to go out and shovel and hope I don't tear or break something. If I don't do it, I will get barricaded in my house. Read More.

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My Pictures from Bioblitz 2009 with Saint Mary’s University in the Blue Mountain-Birch Coves Lake Wi

In the summer of 2009, I had a chance to volunteer as a photographer in my first Bioblitz. In short, Bioblitz is a 24-hour survey of a wilderness area, in which scientists count and identify the biodiversity of species contained in the area. The previous link gives much more information about Bio... Read More.

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Thank God Thursdays

The other day, as I was watching Friday Night Lights (my new addiction), I was trying to think of a fun way to share some of my favourite things with you guys on a regular basis. So, I am going to start doing Thank God Thursdays - maybe not every week, but on the weeks where I can't think of anyt... Read More.

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Lent

I was secretly baptized Roman Catholic by BOTH Grandmothers, separately, against my parent’s will when I was a baby (The parents are not religious at all and I don’t think they really even believe in God. Read More.

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Bad Mood Rising

Let me just say that today was a crap day. It started out good, but went rapidly downhill this afternoon.
Today is one of those days where I wish I could rant about work…but alas I don’t talk about my job on the blog.
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For kids under six?

Where does the time go?
My little boy turned six years old today. It was a big day for him - Alex has been counting down to his birthday since the end of November, each day moving his cupcake marker a day closer. T
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I hate it when life gets in the way of the Olympics

Things like work – when the luge is on! Pfft!
The little typists needing to be fed – when downhill skiing is on. Tsk.
Sleep – when recaps are playing. Huh!
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"Stretch out your hamstrings and pull up a seat."

Clear your schedule and slap on your bitchfaces - a new episode of Special Pleading has arrived!
After too long a hiatus, Joel, Amy and myself have returned for yet another videocast that calls our morals and personal standards into question for all to see.
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Episode 4: "Sextually Active"

Valentine’s Day edition! Okay, so it’s actually the third episode we’ve uploaded, and is out days after Valentine’s Day. But that’s not the point. Read More.

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Coin Toss Drive

SHE SAID:
Sundays tend to be a pretty laid back day in our household. Unlike Brad, I’m not the type of person that can be happy to stay inside all day, day after day. After 4 hours, I need out, even for just a simple drive.
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Wrestling with the Past

Take my hand, fair reader, and I will lead you back into a dim and distant past. A time when Nova Scotians had two non-cable TV channels to choose from, three if you were fluent in French. A time when one of those stations gave over one hour of precious broadcast time each week to something calle... Read More.

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Guest Post: Lindsey Vonn, No stranger to injury

Submitted by Emily Brown
World Champion U.S. alpine skier Lindsey Vonn announced on Wednesday that she had doubts about her quest to add to her World Cup titles after crashing in a practice run in Austria on February 2nd.
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Not so fat Tuesday.

My Mardi Gras memories are fuzzy at best. While other five-year olds were happily vomiting on the teacup ride at Disneyland, I was spinning on a barstool at Pat O'Brien's – home of the original Hurricane – and the most sought after souvenir cocktail glass in New Orleans. Read More.

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Figure Skating: Sport or Carnival (or whatever)…Debate!

L-A: Okay, before you release the hounds and chase us out of the country with pitchforks and flaming torches, I know full well that figure skating is a sport.

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armchair escape

Loch Shiel in Scotland. Behind me is Bonnie Charlie's monument and behind that is the famous railway viaduct you see in Harry Potter when they all head to Hogwarts....off to my right is Glenfinnan House Hotel. What a spot! Read More.

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Big Dogs, Big Hearts

You say roses, chocolate and champagne for Valentine's Day? We say, a cute puppy. Yes, my husband and I went to the Halifax Dog Show on the weekend. Some people get all warm and fuzzy looking at babies. Me? Read More.

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New Pins added to the LouLouBell Line

Just listed some new hairpins at LouLouBell! I had lots of fun making these, especially the organza and chiffon fabric flowers.....so many colors to pick from! Read More.

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February Challenge

Even though I haven’t posted for the week I have been busy working on the business. The last 3 days and the next 16 or so are going to be tough as I am a great winter Olympics fan. Read More.

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Heritage Days 2010 - Part 4

Despite the Olympic games which are currently happening on the other side of the country, I do not think that there was a more jubilant person today than Valerie Davies. Read More.

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The best surprise ever

Some of you may remember me whining a while back about the fact that we haven't seen our son Cody for 14 months....not since December 2008. Read More.

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Yoga……For Runners

Going to rewind back a bit to after my run on Saturday… we ended up doing just over 13K in 2 hours. The temps were great and Melanie and I chatted up a storm so the time passed quickly. I was absolutely freezing though, sweaty but chilled to the bone once I got back into my car and started to coo... Read More.

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Tempeh Loveh

I’d heard of this “tempeh” business for a while and I’ve never been into many soy and tofu products, so I never paid much attention. But yesterday when I was picking up a few things at Planet Organic I was browsing their fresh made section and noticed they had some fresh made tempeh burgers with... Read More.

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Beautiful Baby Keepsake Giveaway

Just before Christmas, I visited a girlfriend who showed me the most beautiful Baby's First Christmas Ornament. I had to have one.
Of course this ornament was from Etsy, which y'all know is my addiction.
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Holiday Monday

Back to the crazy early mornings today. Ewwww, Monday. ha! I was technically supposed to be off work today because my company is US based and we tend to take US holidays, but I was still up early to drive FH and ended up putting in about 4 hours of work anyway. Read More.

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Fitness Plans for the Week

To keep me honest, here’s my fitness plan for the week of 2/15/2010:
Monday: Shape’s 20 Minute Makeover (Interval training, 10 minute add-ons: cardio conditioning, abs, and upper body) DONE
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Adopt a booth

In response to our post about pay phones, Contrarian reader AN points out that people concerned about the vanishing phone booth can adopt one of the gorgeous British Telecom kiosks at left. Read More.

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Shit Just Got Real, Son.

Exactly 25 days from today, the newf and I will be packing up and shipping out to all-inclusive glory in Cuba with a great group of friends that I love.....great, beautiful friends........great, hot friends that make me feel bad about myself... Read More.

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What do I do in my free time?

I shoot fantastic looking models in fantastic looking dresses. That’s what I do with my free time. A few weekends ago we did a wedding show at the Cunard Center here in Halifax. Read More.

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The Sharpie Story - Part 2

Last night we took a jaunt down to Liverpool (a one hour drive) to see "Music From The Heart"...a songwriter's circle featuring Lennie Gallant, Dave Gunning, Thom Swift and Steven Bowers. It was a great show, very relaxed and intimate. Read More.

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An updated Logo for a very special anniversary

Tonight I made a new logo for the "Dogkisser" empire - to honour the fact that yesterday was the 2 year anniversary of Jack coming to live with me and my family. Read More.

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The Return of the Raccoon

The raccoon that absconded with the suet ball last week is back. His paired muddy prints on the snow tell the tale. Raccoon tracks reveal five fingers that give them their marvelous dexterity. Their tracks are usually plantigrade or flat-footed. Read More.

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Heritage Days 2010 - Part 3

Today was probably the day of this year's heritage days I was looking forward to the most. Our presenter today was Dan Conlin, Curator of Marine Heritage for the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, and the author of the recently released Pirates of the Atlantic: Robbery Murder and Mayhem off the Can... Read More.

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I love VD.

Confession: I enjoy Valentine's Day. Even when I was single, I was pretty positive about February 14, probably because I associate it--like all holidays--with a gut-busting meal and boozefest. Read More.

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Meet Suzie & Shannon online!

My sister Shannon The Movie Moxie and I will be chatting online live and free tonight about supernatural TV shows at 7 pm Easterm so if you want to hang out with us and listen to us talk spooky TV, come to my blog to get directed to where we are hanging out. Read More.

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The Perfect Jewel For His Rose

A couple of weeks ago, Adam and I are on our way home from basketball practice, when he pipes up from the back seat, 'Hey mom, turn the music down.'
That's Adamspeak for 'Hey mom, turn it off cause we're going to have a serious conversation now.'
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Knitting Updates

So I finished my red mittens--yay for me!
My only complaint wth the pattern is that the thumb runs a little long, but that's an easy fix--just work one or two less rounds before decreasing.
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Monday Questions #7 - If...

All question this week were taken from "If... (Questions For The Game of Life)", by Evelyn McFarlane , James Saywel.
1. If you could change one thing in the world right now, what would you alter?
2. If you could permanently alter one thing about your physical appearance, what would you change?
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A Valentine Song For Iranian Women

translated from the original farsi from the blog: http://measer-pear.blogspot.com/
Oh dear gentlemen,
Take me out
I have made myself pretty for you
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My V-Day/ New Year

... is not exciting, so if you are looking for a sweet festive post, this is not it :-(
Saturday started out fine, we went to the another shelfter to check out the cats. Squirt liked a kitten there but I'm not sure I did. It's really hard to make a decision about a pet, so we left without a comm...
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Monkeying Around

This afternoon we had a fun blogger/twitter meet-up at The Wooden Monkey.
Susan – The Great Balancing Act was in town for the weekend so we got to meet her as well as a few other locals! Decided to be festive and wore a red shirt today, since it’s Valentine’s Day and all. :)
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Reminiscing

Eight months. I can't believe eight months have passed since my little sweetie pie was born. Time flies is an understatement.
Remember when we were younger? Remember when the summer seemed to take an eternity to arrive?
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What happened to Saturday?

It’s been a fairly action-packed couple of days, but while FH is on the phone chatting with his little boy I thought I’d try to catch up a bit.
After staying up til after 1am Friday evening watching the Opening Ceremonies (which were a bit of a let down, I’m not gonna lie. Who picked out Nelly ...
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Reading locally: Bay of Fundy Blog

From deep within the Bay of Fundy, at Parrsboro, comes the blog called Bay of Fundy Blog. Here's what Terri writes in her profile:
So here I was on the Bay of Fundy, minding my own business, when I realized that normal people don't get to see 100 billion tonnes of seawater flowing back and forth...
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Who still uses a pay phone?

The New York Times checked out a sidewalk booth outside the Fast & Fresh Supermarket Deli & Grocery on Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens, NY. Read More.

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Year of the Tiger

Look what I made yesterday!
Veggie potstickers to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Thanks to Suzie for the inspiration. This is the recipe we used. So simple to make and using my food processor made it even easier:) I also just used regular cabbage instead of nappa for the filling and extra ginger.
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Monday Shoe Porn – Mel’s 29 pairs

L-A: Happy Shoe Porn Day! I want to find some way of mentioning the Olympics, like, “the gold medal in shoes go to…”, but it just feels too forced. Instead, I’ll just introduce you to Mel and her fantastic shoes. She has a pair of Michael Kors that I remember seeing at John David Shoes and I am ... Read More.

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Witches’ Brooms in Winter

Witches have been leaving their brooms in my yard for some time now, but it’s only recently that I’ve been able to recognize them for what they are.
Witches’ brooms are not uncommon in coniferous forests across North America. Here in Nova Scotia, they’re often found among the balsam firs.
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Thanks to Art of The Moment

Just wanted to say thanks to Amy from Art of The Moment in New Brunswick for doing a feature on me on her blog. Seems that the Maritimes is just flooded with talent. Read More.

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Home Staging And Loving It!!

Why have I not blogged for a few days??? Because.........
this week I was hired to stage an unoccupied property. My first such project. The owners moved into their new home in December. The house has been on the market since the early fall.
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TBS and BBW promotions

This weekend is exciting - the Olympics, V-Day and Lunar New Year. Are you celebrating? I don't know whether you are in shopping mood, thought I should share these in case you are :-) Read More.

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It’s The Little Things…

That make me happy. :)
I met up with my Mom this afternoon for her first gym session and bumped into Holly and Dean who were already there getting their sweat on. Mom went for her fitness assessment and I rocked my scheduled 4K on the dreadmill, plus got in a bit of QT with the elliptical.
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I Believe! + Friday Fill-Ins #163

16-year-old Nikki Yanofsky sings the official song of the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Colombia. "I Believe," has hit No. 1 on the iTunes Canada Top Songs chart this week. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games begin on February 12th... Read More.

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Testing the Ol' Brain

Sorry - today's post is going to be super boring and super short.
I've started applying for jobs again. I dare not complain as I know there are many Moms out there who aren't lucky enough to get 3 months off with their babies, let alone 9 months plus. And, despite my heartbreak over leaving my s...
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Couch Time

I’m watching Survivor: Heroes & Villians while I type this so forgive me if I’m scattered or out to lunch. I’ll save the commentary but leave you with these notes so far: Read More.

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30 minutes later, I was hungry for more.

Frigid by nature, the female porcupine is in the mood for love 8 to 12 hours – annually. This narrow window for courtship is likely due to low self-esteem, or the male porcupine's penchant for spraying the female with a stream of urine, just prior to rocking her world. Read More.

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Five shillings each for the black pilots' land on McNutt's

In the early 1930s the lightkeeper at Cape Roseway had showed Clara Dennis a bill-of-sale for McNutt's Island Lot No. 23. This lot of fifty acres was granted to four black pilots in 1785 as a reward for their service to the King during the American Revolution. Read More.

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Favourite Friday – February 12 Edition: Ally hates the word panties

AllyG: Can we talk about something? Can we talk about the word, “panty” or the plural usage, “panties”? HOLY THE EFF. American Apparel has a new campaign promoting what they call…hold on, let me grab my barf basin…”pantytime”. Read More.

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friday fun

We have come a long way! Look at these bathing suits! I love pictures like this, the girls look so happy. I'd love to know their stories...
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Face to face.

Much like the mist-gripped foothills of Scotland where a poorly timed double-malt break on a rocky hillock can be enough to make you a believer of the supernatural, the minivan and cul-de-sac maze of your average suburban jungle can be a scary, disorienting and mystical place. Read More.

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Sunshine = Beach

The last two weeks have been filled with physio at the hospital, exercising at home, and exercising at aquafitness to try to restore the mobility in my arm after my "shoulder manipulation" at the hospital. Combined with my Paws For Charity work, we haven't done much else. Read More.

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Rothsay Masonic Temple - Bridgetown

While the Annapolis Royal region is normally the topic of this blog I do like to mix in a bit of the heritage of our neighbours when the opportunity presents itself. I especially like to do this when I see one of our neighbours doing something noteworthy on the heritage front. Read More.

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Last day before the beauty parlour

Buttercup is getting her hair cut tomorrow, so I thought I'd better get a couple photos of her while she's looking pretty with her hair looking fluffy, because tomorrow she'll be looking frail and old again for a little while. Read More.

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Haiku for my sweet baboo

Today's post is courtesy of Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop. The assignment was to write a poem to your love on Valentine's Day.
Confession: I hate poetry. I hate rhyming poetry. I hate prose-y poetry like what people read aloud in coffeeshops. I think poetry is pretty much the most pretentious art...
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My own ghost story

I took this photograph two weeks ago. I had no food, had to go out and we had exactly the same weather conditions the day we had our accident. There are no sidewalks here so the cars streaming by me super close were just inches away from knocking me into the ditch. Read More.

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Thursday, February 11, 2010 The Abundant Ground Foundation - Haiti Orphanage - Active Doll Drive

Sarah Hanson, over at Dolly Donations is hosting a dolly donation drive in partnership with The Abundant Ground Foundation to raise dolls for the 181 orphaned Haitian children, aged birth to 12 years, living in their orphanage in Haiti. Read More.

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DIY Valentine’s Day

SHE SAID:
The first time Brad and I celebrated Valentine’s together he basically did all of the work. We made reservations at a nice restaurant, he arrived with a dozen red roses and later gave me an iPod. While it was all very nice and memorable, I think we’ve had just as good, if not better, V...
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How Do You Like These POMs?

Ahh get your mind outta the gutter folks, I’m referring to my new POM Wonderful apron!! :) Isn’t it cute?! Whoever came up with the design is brilliant! I won this way back in December and wondered if it would ever get to me, all the way from California. Read More.

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Preggo Pancakes

Now I dunno about any of you who have experienced the so-called “morning sickness” that they leave you to believe is a “morning” phenomenon when clearly that’s a big fat lie because for me it’s more of an afternoon and evening sickness! Read More.

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Green Beaver Giveaway

After Jane was born, I quickly became aware of what I was using on her skin as, after a few months of using products whose ingredients I couldn't pronounce, she started to get mild eczema. Doing a little research, I learned that highly fragranced and complex products could be the culprit. Read More.

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2010 Mexican Lasagna Casserole

If I had a sparkler, I’d be waving it. Our weekly conference call ended on time…in fact, it ended early! Yay! So I actually managed to step away from my desk by 5:30 without leaving any stressful loose ends today. Read More.

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Baby Steps

Tonight the hubby came home with ice cream and Doritos, just when I’m trying to go dairy-free. He was just supposed to buy chickpeas, and peanut butter and graham crackers for the vegan peanut butter cups I was planning to make this weekend for a party. Read More.

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Desarai Mosher: East Coast by choice

People ask me daily, what I do. That, I can answer.
I help business get through the ‘nitty gritty’, to bring amazing ideas to life and give amazing-but-poorly-executed ideas NEW life. I am also one of a select group of Certified International Trade Professionals in Canada.
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celebrate good times

– I survived the photography talk. Actually, it went really well. And as Bear said: 'Those are your friends, anyway - it's not like they're going to bite you!' Well, yes. But I wanted to do it well.
– I've been blogging for five years, as of yesterday.
– This is my 1,200th post.
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No Churches

I love Canada. I really do. OK, it’s too cold, it’s too far from Iran, and the food is awful. But you know what?
If you’re designing a publicity item for some sort of general public event, say a public lecture or seminar or something, you don’t put pictures of churches in your designs. I just le...
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Opening the Great Door

Do you ever walk aimlessly outside among the trees, looking up at the sky through the overhead branches? If you do this at sunrise, you have the opportunity of seeing the first rays of light kissing the trees good morning. Read More.

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The Port Royal Habitation in the Snow

I have made my admiration for the Port Royal Habitation well known in the past. Not only does this site deal with a fascinating piece of North American history but they have some of the best historical interpreters I have had the privilege to meet. Read More.

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Wishcasting: Where do you wish to travel?

Back to where I used to sit on the giant logs at the lagoon and hang out with the ocean. Watch people walk their dogs and laugh with their kids. I would take out my notebook and write in my journal with sand under my feet. Read More.

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Amazing Breakie Combo

I woke up yesterday with the intent to eat very well because I had a longer run scheduled for the evening. Whipped up this powerhouse combo: Read More.

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Anyday Magic

Holy moly has it been a long time.
Things have been ridiculously busy for me – and it only continues. I’d rather not get into any details at the moment so we’ll just carry on and move forward.
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Snacking is fun again!

First things first: Halifax peeps… Miss Susan from The Great Balancing Act is coming to town. We are having lunch this Sunday and would love any other locals to join us. Lemme know if you want to meet up for some blogger love! Read More.

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Food, Colitis, and Healthy Digestion

It can be hard to know what to eat when you have colitis. One wants to eat healthy, but not everything healthy agrees with you. A lot of times a low-fiber diet is recommended. Being health-conscious, this diet does not appeal to me, and I don’t stay on it for too long as eventually my energy leve... Read More.

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Slipcovering the soul.

The contents of a website rattled me so severely yesterday, I took to my bed. Images so horrific, my spirit melted, and I succumbed to the mid-winter blues. Read More.

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Those Are The Rules

The other day Luke was explaining some elaborate new rules for one of his games to his grandfather, who looked a bit confused.
Luke looked sympathetic.
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A Closer Look at Winter Kate

AllyG: So, it’s obvious that I love Nicole Richie. I am such a fan. In fact, I even @ replied to her twitter account. She never answered. I cried.
She could have been another Tara Reid, but something clicked and Nicole turned it around. To steal from the Pipeline…
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summer cove

A little bit of Nova Scotia summer:) Sigh. Original here on eBay When the days are cold, create summer! I've got another scenic one the go :)
Headed to the gym this morning, then post office, then lunch and then back to painting:)
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End of Season Sale!

All winter cowls are discounted! Read More.

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The cat in the hat would've cut a bitch

Yesterday was ridiculous. What started out innocently enough with an outfit that was both adorable - c'mon...it was... - and functional amidst the annual hellfest known as winter quickly became a complete office clusterfuck. Read More.

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home viewing numero uno

I've been under the delusion that house-hunting would be sort of like my wedding dress shopping experience: find some pictures online that look pretty, see it in real life and realize it's a perfect fit, buy it, and never have to think about it again. Read More.

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The Overrated Letter L

My son, Dusty, was born articulate. Honestly, I'm not being an insufferably proud mom or if I am it's still true. He's a little fat head. He can't help himself he's the five year old village elder. Read More.

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Design and Typographic Principles for the Visual Novice

Seriously? Wow. This must actually be a modified version of Papyrus, or heavily influenced, but clearly designed by non-designers too. Priya discovered this gem on Amazon.com (geez, I wish I had an affiliate account, I could make a fortune off this link ;) Read More.

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Confessions of a Shoe-a-Holic!

Oh yes bloggies this is the post you’ve all been waiting for! As you know, over the past 2 years I’ve become quite the shoe whore. Not sure how it happened really. Think it leads back to me learning to walk properly in heels for my wedding which then led to me realizing that I could wear all k... Read More.

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Chatters & Sally finds

For quite a while now, Sally is my only place to go for nail polishes (except a few lucky finds at Claire's and Icing). Thanks to a dear reader and blogger, PerryPie, I came to know about Chatters. Now I'm hooked and I'll tell you why. Read More.

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Doctor's Appointments & Pregnancy Weight Gain Frank Talk

I went to my "first pre-natal" appointment last week with my family doctor. I really do like her a lot. She's really down to earth and very relatable. Read More.

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Valentines Truffles Giveaway

Here's a sweet Giveaway for Valentines Day...
Truffles Valentines Giveaway:
Upper Canada is a fabulous Canadian bath and beauty company that is focused on creating natural products free of harsh chemicals and preservatives. I am currently addicted to their Whipped Hand Repair Balm.
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Spreading a Bit of Self-Love

This image of self-love was waiting for me in my inbox this morning from SARK. For regular, and always colorful, doses of inspiration, sign up for SARK’s eletter here (“e” stands for energetic transformation). Read More.

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Two Not Always Better Than One - Moving

I know it seems I was just getting started with this blog, but when it comes to blogs, for me, two is not better than one. So I've decided to combine my two blogs into one creative space. I'm calling it Joy Warrior. Read More.

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Gym Rat

Well look at me! I made it to the gym. I just decided that I didn’t care that it’s Monday and it was going to be insanely busy…I just went.
I was right. Holy crap it was busy.
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Making room

The beams in our house are held together with wooden pegs instead of nails, even though the house was built around 1858 and nails would certainly have been available. But back then people didn't like to innovate when it came to building their houses. Read More.

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Chinese New Year 2010

Growing up in a multi-ethnic and -racial household meant eating as much sauerkraut as I did, um, “phoenix talons” (a.k.a. chicken feet). Hey, don’t knock it until you try it. Or maybe just file this one away as TMI. Read More.

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The Sincerest Form of Flattery

Last week I read Steven Millhauser's terrific Edwin Mullhouse: The Life and Death of an American Writer 1943-1954 by Jeffrey Cartwright. How's that for a title? The conceit is that the book is the biography of a boy genius, written by his friend, another little boy who is perhaps also a genius. Read More.

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From bad to good to sexing in the woods

If you're not a blogger, you might not know the first lesson of blogging: much like when the water starts to tremble before a T-Rex comes to eat your face, notification of an anonymous comment means shit's about to go down. Read More.

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When Bandits Strike

Do you ever get the feeling you’re being robbed? I got it twice this past week and both times flicked on the back light to see a raccoon trying to abscond with my suet. Last evening I managed to take a photo of the charming culprit just before it ran into the woods, leaving the fresh suet ball... Read More.

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Open-up and say... Ouch

One of the ways in which I try to get museum visitors to appreciate the context of history is to present stories which allow them to feel some empathy for the historic personalities we are discussing. Read More.

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Super Weekend

Well this weekend was quite a weekend with the blog celebrating a number of firsts.
We welcomed our first advertiser Bark & Fitz.
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Super article about local blog Dogs 4 Point Pleasant Park!

There is a great article today in the Chronicle Herald about the local dog blog Dogs 4 Point Pleasant Park which is run by Trent Boswick. Read More.

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Porsche 911 Turbo S Described

Porsche pegs the acceleration of its new 911 Turbo S at 3.3 seconds to 60 miles an hour. If Porsche says 3.3, auto enthusiast publications are bound to see the Turbo S come in at 3.0 seconds or less. 0-60 isn't everything, as I always say, but those numbers are still staggering for a car that's s... Read More.

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Say Good-bye To Unsightly Plastic Electrical Covers

In one of my first blogs I despaired over the placement of light switches and plug receptacles by contractors, and shared how I hid a receptacle with a votive holder turned vase. Read More.

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Sticks and Hooks

Despite all the time spent on knitting my big project (which is almost done--just needs button bands), I managed to sneak in some knitting on the red mittens. They're not done yet, but they should be done in a week even with sporadic attention. Read More.

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Monday Questions #6

1. What stirs up your imagination?
2. Do you believe in the supernatural?
3. Do you cross your fingers for good luck?
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Fueling Up

I feel like I’ve got my blogging mojo back! My life has been pretty hectic lately and I’ve had zero energy (and time) to post pics of my eats. It is fun to share them so hopefully I can keep it up again. Read More.

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NOTD: OPI DS Vintage

This is OPI DS Vintage from my blog sale haul a while back. Love at first sight, I have to say :-) Read More.

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Mr. Rose, I Salute You

They said he showed up at 11:30 in Moncton, last night, and didn’t take the stage until 12:30. In Montreal, he didn’t come on until 12:45, and then he was so hungover that he could barely sing the first songs and the audience sat in frigid politeness, until he remembered the words to “Welcome to ... Read More.

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CPB : some initials you'll start seeing everywhere

What sort of person has CPB after their name?
If you are astute, you might think some sort of accountant.
There once were Canadians that were called General or Industrial Accountants - but they are all gone .
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Book Book Book Books (said like a chicken)

I just had a wonderful day with my MIL. We went to church and then she took me to brunch at Cora’s (where I had eggs benny with mushrooms and brie) and then we spent a few hours at the best secondhand bookshop in Nova Scotia (there is one in Toronto that does rival it – so I can’t say the best i... Read More.

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Date with Myself

630am: drive FH to work
700-900am: drink coffee, check email/Twitter, setup uTorrent finally, blog
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Confucius say.

It was either Confucius, or some old basketball guy who said, "Sports do not build character, they reveal it". Let me add to that by saying, "How you walk past four boys selling fundraising raffle tickets, also reveals character". I have never wanted to shout "asshole" so many times in my life. Read More.

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Shoe Porn Monday – A librarian who (really) loves shoes

L-A: Another Monday is here and that means it’s time for shoes! Yay! Today’s collection come from Melanie. The name of her blog “…a librarian with nice shoes” makes her the perfect candidate for submitting a shoe porn collection. In her email, she writes: Read More.

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Joy

I've uploaded some new prints to my photography shop Broomhill Pictures
Took forever and I have so many more I would like to do. LOVE this one:)
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Winter Bay of Fundy from space

One summertime FAQ we hear from visiting tourists is "what happens here in the winter?". Well, now you can see for yourself. Check out this NASA daily image from space showing a light dusting of snow all around the Bay of Fundy. Read More.

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Time to Start Planning for the 2010 Hiking Season

The March 2010 Issue of Backpacker Magazine is a great motivator for us to get ready for the 2010 hiking season. The passion for hiking is rekindled with articles titled ”Dream Big and Stay on Budget”, “Take your Best Photos Ever”, and “Hike Further and Feel Better – 7 ways to get stronger and... Read More.

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Let Uncle Ben get you laid

So V-Day approaches once again, hm?
VALENTINE'S Day, you sickos.
You're all gross.
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design your own fabric

{rouge note: we learned about an interesting new company this week that makes custom fabrics for you…it’s eco-friendly and it’s all done online (thanks www.springwise.com!). Check it out…}
Consumers have already shown that they're interested in designing their own dresses, T-shirts and duvets—t...
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How to Attract Wildlife to Your Yard

Even in winter, it’s not unusual for me to see several species of wildlife in my yard. Yesterday alone I saw three ring-necked pheasants, a ruffed grouse, a snowshoe hare, several chickadees, a downy woodpecker and a raccoon. Read More.

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10 Places You Will Never Find Me

1. lululemon. I understand that lululemon makes OMGGGGG THE BEST yoga clothing/workout gear/$95 zip-ups in the world, but every time I see the logo between some university student's shoulder blades, I kind of want to slam my face into the nearest brick wall. It's not that I can't pay $54 for a so... Read More.

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Valentine’s Day Giveaway

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we thought it would be fun to do another giveaway. We realize that a lot of people have strong opinions on Valentine’s Day. Some people hate it, some people love it, some people think it is just an excuse for Hallmark to suck money out of our wallets. Read More.

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The Happy Book

I had this post all planned and then something amazing happened yesterday, something that blew my mind. You ladies turned up at my pity party and made me so happy! Not only did I laugh like crazy I ever cackled evilly for a bit. Here are some of the highlights: Read More.

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A slightly different angle

Well, now I'm really having fun with the camera. Thought I'd experiment with some unlikely views of a hat. This is a straw fedora that I originally made for my friend, Andrea. Read More.

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A Little Paranormal Activity Perhaps?

Do you believe in ghosts?
I do.
No, I'm not like the Osment kid. I don't see dead people.
I do however, believe spirits exist.
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Strut Your Stuff Thursday

Sonia and I have recently finished a few dolls for the shop and thought we'd share them with everyone participating in Somewhat Simple's Strut Your Stuff. Read More.

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Growing up

It is not only our youngest that seems to be growing at a rapid rate. Ethan’s pants are starting to look a little short and he is excited to learn everyday. Becca has learned so much in school and constantly amazes us with her maturity and growth. Read More.

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seize the day and be HAPPY!

Ever have something some has said get inside of your head and stick there for days, sometime even weeks? Are you like me, and play it over and over again 'till you're sure you will go insane? Read More.

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Mother - Daughter Day

This morning I headed up to my parents place to spend the day with my Mom. It was a beautiful sunny drive to the middle of nowhere. ;) We’ve been having quite the cold streak so it was nice to open the door and see this: Read More.

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Cleaning Green

If you haven't checked out Ange's blog before, Swell Little Life, it's so sweet! Ange's little babe, Chloe is way too cute and reading about their life makes me feel lucky to be sharing such amazing experiences with another great Momma! I met Ange through blogging and, since then, we've traded lo... Read More.

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Up and At Em

Mission “Up and at Em” was a success! I rolled out of bed and proceeding to do the Booty Camp Fitness Ultimate Home Edition Serenity Stretch (in my pjs again) than leisurely sipped on a cup of tea before work this morning. One of the perks of the husband being on call is that I can be loud in t... Read More.

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Egg Salad

Come lunch time I was craving a bigass salad…but following along the lines of ensuring I’m eating enough I wanted protein. Apparently I haven’t been stocking my grocery cart quite right because there’s a serious lack of beans and hummus around here… Read More.

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Favourite Friday – Feb 5 Edition: magazine love, girl crushes and things we covet

AllyG: The first week of Feb was a good week for me. Due to the last week of January being such a nightmare (terrible case of cabin fever), the husband took pity on me and came home early a couple of evenings this week AND agreed to take Friday off so that I could catch up with work colleagues an... Read More.

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hi there's guide to modern etiquette

Dalhousie was kind enough to put a handy dining etiquette guide online. Thought it’s likely aimed at students it’s so long that we didn’t even really read it. Now there’s nothing wrong with being polite, though, we just thought we’d trim it down to the essentials for you. Read More.

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Surprises in the Works

I bought a skein of Cascade Eco Wool yesterday. Currently I’m making another Quincy from it, but I really want to make a Cowichan inspired sweater like Rockaway from Jared Flood’s book. That will mean I’ll have made Quincy, Stillwell, Bridgewater, and Rockaway from that book. Read More.

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Another Pack of Heritage Hounds

We have just finished digitizing another large archival collection at the O'Dell House Museum. Nathan Sarty, who is working on a contract with us, has done some wonderful work by making our archival collections more accessible for researchers and anyone who is interested in photographic history o... Read More.

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Travel Insurance is for Chumps - Expedia Saves the Day

I can't remember if I shared with you all that before Christmas, the husband and I booked a trip to Jamaica to attend a wedding of some very good friends (yay another destination wedding!). The trip is a little later than the expected "destination wedding" and is May 29 - June 5. Read More.

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Annabelle/ Marcelle goodies

Over Christmas, when I was away for vacation, the Annabelle Santa brought me a little package of goodies. I was so excited to see what was inside.
Santa remembered that I have combination/ oily skin and took care of me so well by bringing me Marcelle Oil Free Matte Finish Make-up.
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Come join my pity party, if you dare!

Even my tarot cards are saying Suzie, stop feeling sorry for yourself! There she is having a picnic party all by herself, all sad and alone and pathetic when she should be focusing on the good in life.

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The Sky Is Blue Everywhere

-”Oh, I’ve received such good news! I’m so happy!”
-”Yes?”
-”My son! He’s finally bringing his girlfriend to meet me- I think they’ve decided to get married! I’ve been so worried about him… you know, that he would never settle down….
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For My Hubby

Today is my hubby's Birthday. His first Birthday as a Daddy (although, I'm sure he'd say he was a Daddy last year too seeing as he's loved our little bug as much as I since we first knew of her existence). So, I thought I'd write him a little love note to surprise him on his Birthday.
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Long John FAIL

Thanks for the hot weather suggestions – Bora Bora and a cruise are on my list. Too bad I can’t afford to go on a vacation for a couple of years :( For now I’ll just dream and cruise “websites”, not boats. Read More.

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It’s a Small World

So by now a lot of you must know about newbie blogger Ali over at Fat to Fit…she’s super cute and fun! Well anyway, turns out I know her hubby from back in the day. Too funny. Pop over and see her cuz she is giving away a Lululemon water bottle!! Read More.

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Various Ramblings

This post is going to be all over the place because I’ve got a lot to say.
Yesterday, we lost another family member to cancer. I hate cancer, why can’t we find a cure? It makes me sick to know that there’s nothing you can really do except sit around and wait to hear who’s next.
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Misery loves company.

There was a man with an accent and size 15 feet in my attic yesterday. The fact that he is presently not still up there is a fucking miracle.

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My sweet Sony’s come back to me!

My Sony camera has found his way back to me! My poor camera, lost and alone in the wilds of Winnipeg, Manitoba since last summer, has trekked through acres of prairie land, forged rivers, crossed the ocean, and made his way home to my loving arms. Read More.

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Reading locally: Hodge Podge at Nova News Now

Crossing the province again we come to Digby, on the Bay of Fundy, where John DeMings writes under Hodge Podge for the NovaNewsNow blog. Read More.

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big comfy chair

I've always liked this painting but cannot sell it as a print because I deleted the "big" tiff file and only have it as a small jpg:( Don't you hate it when that happens:) Arghhh....The colours are warm and summery. Read More.

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The Getup!

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the mist in the trees

February here, and bitter cold. The intermittent sunlight looks pretty, but it doesn't do much to warm anything, and even the kids are tiring of snow and snow and snow again. Read More.

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snow tracks

Whether it's a good day or bad day often depends on your point of view. Here is something interesting that John and I found on our Sunday afternoon walk.
Can you tell what it is?
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Who is that Guy?

This is an example of a post which started out in one direction and ended up going someplace else entirely. Originally, I had planned to write something about the history of Clifton House on St George Street in Annapolis Royal. Read More.

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Don’t Clear Your Woodlands!

City or suburb dwellers frequently decide to build their dream home in the country. They find a nice spot brimming with wildlife and trees. They look forward to waking up to the sound of birds in the morning and seeing hares and pheasants in the yard. Read More.

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NOTD: Collection 2000 Button Moon

This is the first entry in "My Very First..." series, featuring polish shades from the brands I haven't tried before.
Meet this gorgeous mint colour from Collection 2000 Hot Looks collection called Button Moon, as part of my UK Goodies haul a while back.
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Shooting for the sake of shooting

The past month or so I’ve been doing an awful lot of business administrative work and not a lot of shooting. Now the administrative work does need to get done or I’d never get paid and sadly would starve to death, but it’s not exactly fun or creative. Read More.

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Wishcasting: What story do you wish to live or let go of?

This week for Wishcasting I wish to let go of the story that portrays me as a victim. Someone who royally screwed up and is now being punished for it and is now imprisoned by that decision and nothing will ever change for the better. Read More.

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It Never Gets Old

Yesterday this guy was right outside my window. Yes, I do spend a lot of time staring out the window. By the time I got my camera he was a little further away. Read More.

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Dusting off our Prom Dresses

AllyG: Can I just say that I am having so much fun during awards season? I’m into lists lately, so I’ll break down the reasons why I love awards season as follows: Read More.

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To Haiti with Love

There’s a fantastic online auction happening right now, but only for a week, comprised of a talented group of creative people who’ve donated their wares for a good cause. (Pip included.)
Please go and check things out, over at To Haiti with Love
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You can't ask for a better set-up...

Yes. I am one 'x' away from being the heir to a butt cream company.
Do your worst. I developed thick skin from being called Bengay all through junior high.
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Pictures of the Sinclair Inn Museum

One of the problems in running around with a camera with a large memory card is that I sometimes forget to download the images. Most of the time I get the pictures off the camera fairly quickly but, once and a while a batch slip through. Read More.

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Dogs can build communities, friendships, and neighbourhoods - without a doubt

While I continue to stay busy with my new I-phone (tonight is very exciting - I'm going to actually sew a case to carry it on my belt!), I'd like to submit this article for you to ponder over - Read More.

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Getting organized for Imbolc

Once again, I have been avoiding my crafts room like the plague. I really hate mess and disorganization and the place is a disaster. Inboxes overflowing, dreamboard falling to the ground, a package mailed to me from my dear friend Michelle over a month ago not even opened...!!! Read More.

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February Goals & Looking Forward

1. Update my iPod
2. Re-learn the bass clef staff
3. Go snowshoeing and skating
4. Bake Valentine's Day treats and send cards
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the beauty of backbone: the 'to Haiti with love' auction

It doesn't unfurl like silk, release a scent, flutter in breeze. A stem draws moisture, a channel of nourishment as well as fortitude. A stem feeds something beautiful. A stem is a backbone.

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Am I There?

It seems my body has found its happy place with its current weight. I’m been +/- 10 lbs these past 1.5 years. Whether it’s counting points or counting calories I just can’t seem to budge. At this weight, it’s really hard to eat to lose. Read More.

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"On-The-Go" Snack Ideas

So now that my little peanut is in there, and I am getting more used to feeling better 80% of the time and my focus is on making sure I'm eating well and getting exercise (this second part is coming a little less quickly, but coming!). Read More.

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Sedan or Mini-Van?

I'm not buying a new car... I don't have a job, remember? :p
Now that I've had my first baby, the comment/question I get all the time is about "the next one" - "time to have another now eh?", "when are you having the next one", etc.
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Southern Charm

Remember when Elizabeth and I did Project American Exchange? Well, I managed to do it again!! Kat saw me Tweeting about wanting Candy Cane Tootsie Pops and offered to share hers…but when we got talking we decided to do another cross-border exchange. Read More.

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February is look better upside down month.

As if feelings of inadequacy weren't already at an all-time high. Raise your arm waddle if Pink's performance on last night's Grammy Awards left you feeling somewhat awestruck, for lack of a better word.
Bewildered. Marveled. Envious. Amused.
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Brrrrrr

This chandelier has been hanging in my dining room for years. I keep meaning to replace it with something a bit more modern but it has grown on me and I love the way the morning light sparkles through it. Read More.

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Boob Tuesday: The Finale

I'll give you all a minute to compose yourselves.
Yes. After months and months of publicly embarrassing myself over and over and over again, I got my payoff. Not the pride of completing six hours of consecutive exercise.
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Are you a Fatty-Fat, Fatty?

Most of us are. According to a new study, the average person 20 years ago – no matter what age you are now – was fitter. How come?
Sure, more folks are working longer hours; the cell phone/black berry has become an electronic leash, there are more pre-packaged, prepared meals and arguably more f...
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Nova Scotia Sunrise

It's cold and beautiful out there. Here's what I got to look at out my kitchen window this morning. Read More.

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Winter Blues