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Advice, anecdotes, and tips for family life - everything from activities, to vacations, food, and more.

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(Day 1) There's always a story

When plans go wrong but it works out all right

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Hike Uniacke Estate Trails in Mount Uniake, Nova Scotia
Hike Uniacke Estate Trails in Mount Uniake, Nova Scotia

Uniacke Estate Museum Park is a great option for winter hiking

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Hike Micou's Island in Glen Haven, Nova Scotia
Hike Micou's Island in Glen Haven, Nova Scotia

Micou’s Island in Glen Haven, Nova Scotia is a magical place to visit

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Hike Hobsons Lake Trail in Halifax , Nova Scotia
Hike Hobsons Lake Trail in Halifax , Nova Scotia

Bring a GPS when visiting Hobsons Lake Trail in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Hike Blomidon Provincial Park in Canning, Nova Scotia
Hike Blomidon Provincial Park in Canning, Nova Scotia

Blomidon Provincial Park has challenging but fun hikes for families

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Hike Hemlock Ravine Park in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Hike Hemlock Ravine Park in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Everything you need to know to visit Hemlock Ravine Park, an oasis tucked along the edge of Halifax

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Hike High Head in Prospect, Nova Scotia
Hike High Head in Prospect, Nova Scotia

Discover High Head Trail in Prospect, Nova Scotia, the perfect spot to amble alongside the ocean

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The Ultimate Hiking Guide for Families
The Ultimate Hiking Guide for Families

I’m excited to introduce my new column about hiking and exploring Nova Scotia outdoors for families

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12 awesome activities to try with your kids
12 awesome activities to try with your kids

A dozen easy and fun ways to keep your children busy

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Stories of working from home with kids
Stories of working from home with kids

How four real-life households are handling working at home while parenting

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Five fun creative activities to keep kids busy at home
Five fun creative activities to keep kids busy at home

Sharing indoor activities for kids including a spa day, a beach party, and more

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How to work from home with kids
How to work from home with kids

Advice on how to get things done when working from home without childcare

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Five family-friendly travel tips for your next beach vacation
Five family-friendly travel tips for your next beach vacation

Travel tips and advice to help you make the most of your next family trip

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The ultimate packing lists for travel with kids
The ultimate packing lists for travel with kids

Everything you need to pack when travelling with young children

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Cloudy with a chance of The Snowy Day
Cloudy with a chance of The Snowy Day

We randomly pulled this book off the shelf last week…and apparently we weren’t the only ones! Something intriguing transpired…

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What did you do with your snow day?
What did you do with your snow day?

Advice on how to survive a snow day at home with your kids.

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10 ways we’re fighting climate change at our house
10 ways we’re fighting climate change at our house

10 actions to fight climate change at home, including product solutions, meal ideas, and ways to raise awareness

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What do we want? Climate Action! When do we want it? Now! 
What do we want? Climate Action! When do we want it? Now! 

We’re inspired by climate activism at our house. See where it’s leading us.

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Leave the litter out of lunch
Leave the litter out of lunch

Are lunches with no litter possible without spending a long of time and money?

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School's out for summer

Advice for balancing and surviving summer vacation with your kids while you work from home.

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