Creating a Winter Capsule Wardrobe When it comes to creating a winter capsule wardrobe, there are a lot of “rules” out there. You’ll find no shortage of blog posts that tell you that you’ve got to have 37, 40, 20 or even just 10 items in your winter capsule. Rather than repeating the hard and…
Minimalist Valentine’s Day Ideas I never thought I’d be married. I thought I just wasn’t “one of those people” and that I wasn’t cut out for marriage. Then I met Brent and he literally swept me off my feet on our first date. Since then, it’s been one incredible experience after another and nearly 7…
Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl When you think of great Canadian winter travel destinations, what comes to mind? Skiing in Whistler? Skating on the famous Rideau Canal in Ottawa? The Bonhomme Carnival in Quebec? Snowshoeing in Banff? When it comes to winter travel in Canada, Nova Scotia isn’t always at the top of the list. But it…
How to Pack for Carry-on Travel In my experience, packing is a point of contention for a helluva lot of travelers. You’re either overwhelmed trying to stuff everything you own into your already oversized suitcase or you’re worried that you’ve missed something crucial in your attempt to pack light. Am I right? Figuring out how…
Oh girl (or dude), this is a loaded blog post! I’ve been sitting on this one for a while because I know it will trigger some of you. How do I know? Because it triggers me! Every other post, ad, and commercial you see this time of year is about weight loss and fitness. The…
Men and Group Fitness As stereotypes go, group fitness for men is right up there. Have we made progress? Sure. But there are still massive misconceptions that exist about group fitness as a viable option for men. Why? Because historically, fitness classes have largely been marketed towards women. Let’s look at some other common misconceptions…
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe A Beginners Guide What does building a capsule wardrobe have to do with travel? Well, a helluva lot more than you think! And why am I (a non-fashionista) talking to you about fashion? Precisely because I’m NOT a fashion blogger! It’s easy for a professional stylist or established fashion…
How to Spend 24 Hours in Barrington Barrington is located on the south-west tip of Nova Scotia and is made of up of many small coastal communities. Known as the lobster capital of Canada and home of Cape Sable Island (Nova Scotia’s most southerly point), there are a lot reasons to visit this underrated part…
Faces of Truro Live It’s no surprise that we’re back at Take It Outside in Truro. In fact, this is where we do 80% of our shopping so it makes perfect sense that we’re here again! Take It Outside is the leading active lifestyle revolution in Nova Scotia. We adore them because they bridge the…
Oceanfront Beach House Retreat In what world does an oceanfront beach house retreat sound like a bad idea? None! Am I right? AibBnb has taken the accommodation world by storm! While not all traditional accommodation owners are loving the competition, I personally think it’s holding everyone to a higher standard. And that, I can get…