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  Beyond Outside the Box Originally this blog post was going to be about “outside the box” vacation ideas in Nova Scotia, but every path seemed to lead to these particular four themes. Nova Scotia has some predominant features and … Continue reading →

Today is the first official day of summer, so what better time to talk about a few of Halifax’s great upcoming summer festivals? There are so many to choose from that I’m going to focus on my favourites and go … Continue reading →

Today kicks off the Scotiabank Bluenose Marathon in Halifax, which invades our streets yearly during the May long weekend and injects the city full of runners and fans. The marathon started only in 2004, met with much success, and has … Continue reading →

It seems this blog has had a green theme lately, and I’m going to keep it going for now by talking about some great homemade ideas to celebrate Mother’s Day. I think we can all agree that the best gifts … Continue reading →

Image Provided by Dept of Agriculture Easy Being Green Doing your part to act environmentally conscious on Earth Day isn’t as hard as it seems – actually, it’s a great way to kick off a regular habit of eating green … Continue reading →

Potted Herb Wedding Favours – Click Image for Source Looking to put a green spin on your wedding? It’s not as hard as it seems. There are loads of resources out there to help point you to the many different … Continue reading →

The elusive Nova Scotia spring season is officially here. Each year it seems we are brimming with more excitement and anticipation over getting out and grasping this newfound climate for all that its worth. Whether that be a literal temperature climate, … Continue reading →

  Our Neighbourhood Although Halifax may not be as famous as cities like Toronto or New York for having well-defined and characteristic neighbourhoods, we do have several unique areas of our own that many Haligonians are proud to be a part … Continue reading →

    So, you’re looking to get away with your family for March Break this year, and fit in some kind of educational merit without the kids really knowing.  You’re in luck! Turns out Halifax is bursting with fun, engaging and … Continue reading →

February is the month of love, and in my last blog post I covered several unique and exciting ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Nova Scotia with your loved ones. Now I want to talk about some business-to-business love that … Continue reading →