1-Day Truro Nova Scotia Itinerary for the Active Traveller Truro Nova Scotia is just one hour from Halifax which makes it the perfect day trip destination. If you love exploring new places by the power of your own two feet, here’s an itinerary that might just be the ticket for you. Highlights of…
The Ultimate Armchair Travel Guide Whether you’re a seasoned globe-trotter who finds themselves suddenly stuck at home or a home-body who prefers to dream from the comfort of their living room, we’ve got you covered. Staying home doesn’t mean you can’t continue to explore, learn, and grow through travel. In this ultimate armchair travel guide,…
Questions to Ask Before Starting a Balcony Garden We’re apartment dwellers. We made a decision years ago that we wanted the freedom, flexibility, and security an apartment offers so that we can prioritize travel. But, as such, there are some sacrifices that come with apartment life…like outdoor space. It only recently occurred to us that…
How to Choose the Right Plants for a Balcony Garden Figuring out how to choose the right plants for a balcony garden was the easy part. Finding the right planters and containers for a small space garden was another task entirely! And, dearest blog reader, the container (as I’ve learned) is an essential part…
Nova Scotia Wineries That Deliver There has never been a more important time to support local! Whether you live right here in Nova Scotia or call another part of the world home, it’s time to take a good look at Nova Scotia wine (if you haven’t already). Nova Scotia wines have accumulated international acclaim for…
Food & Drink Delivery Options in Halifax We’re over a month in and the Covid-19 situation continues to evolve in Nova Scotia. Sure, some businesses and thriving (and that’s amazing) but there are also many who are struggling to stay afloat. Restaurants are certainly among those but even in the face of trying times, many…
Our Favorite Cocktails This blog post is our answer to the question we get most often these days. “What are you favorite cocktails to make at home so far?”. It’s a fair question since we’ve been doing a daily DIY cocktail hour every day for the past month. We’ve got more than 35 to choose…
Wild Blueberry Gin Smash This wild blueberry gin smash is Brent’s answer to the question we get every day. “What’s your favorite cocktail you’ve made so far?” While it’s not my absolute favorite, this wild blueberry inspired cocktail is way up there on my list as well right alongside the maple…
Lemon Drop Martini Let me be clear – I love a traditional martini. Specifically, I love a dirty martini. The lemon drop martini is a serious departure from the origins of the classic cocktail. However, it’s amazing in its own right. This martini variation is perfectly balanced between tart and sweet and proves…
Baileys White Russian My love affair with Bailey’s is well documented in my life (and soon to be on this blog) so when the opportunity arose to craft a cocktail using my favorite Irish cream, I was excited. This Baileys White Russian makes use of Baileys over the cream and freshly brewed espresso over…