Naturally when I said I was doing the Scotian Scoop I had to reach out to a dear friend of mine Janet Dermody of Cape Breton Originals. Someone who I have know just over a year, and connected with on various issues, some controversial which we both took heat for (lol), I had to share… Continue reading Scotian Scoop: Cape Breton Originals
Before I even begin, this isn't ment to downplay infertility. This is such a small hiccup in the pregnancy journey hundreds of thousands of wives and women go through. Even men as well, but for this particular blog being a women we arent going to touch that side of things as I really dont know… Continue reading I had a chemical pregnancy, and the reaction I had surprised me.
We often forget that with people in encampments comes the families behind them. Families that may not be as involved due to protecting their boundaries or having bridges burned. In many cases though, we never hear those stories. This is an individual who was once silenced because their story didn't fit the narrative that "Nobody… Continue reading When Encampment Living Becomes a Choice, The Story You Don’t Hear.
For the first time in my life, I went on anti-anxiety medications. At 34 years of age I, really went on a medication that I never in my life thought I would need. And don't get me wrong, there is absolutely no shame in needing medications. I just never thought I would have needed them.… Continue reading How Medication Changed My Life for the Better
Before I begin I'd like to be totally honest with you, the reason why I love this show so much may be because I'm a little bias. When my first was born, I stayed in the hospital for 2 days. During that time I was by myself in the evenings as my husband went home… Continue reading Why You Should Watch Formula One: Drive to Survive on Netflix, Even if you don’t watch racing!
If you know me, you know I'm a sucker for crime shows. Especially if they are local or Canadian. It should come as no surprise that we had to reach out to Jordan Bonaparte of Nighttime: Canadian Crime, Mysteries and The Weird for this Scotian Spotlight! A true pioneer in crafting the landscape of podcasts… Continue reading Scotian Scoop Spotlight: Nighttime: Canadian Crime, Mysteries and The Weird
Solo parenting is hard. Not to be confused with single parenting. Single parenting being when you have no spouse to ease anything. It's just you and the world and your kids. Solo parenting is typically when you are the primary or "default" parent maybe because your spouse travels for work. Hellooo military lifestyles, I see… Continue reading Tips for Thriving as a Solo Parent: Balancing Life & Kids
I never considered myself an indoor parent. At least not on purpose. That was until a friend of mine called me one while they have their kids outdoors every chance she gets. It's just we are indoors a good portion of the time. And let me be clear too, while we spend a great deal… Continue reading How to Create a Fun Indoor Environment for Children
It comes as no surprise with the doctor shortage in Nova Scotia that people are struggling with their health and ailments. A last updated report has shown that while the PC government is making some strides towards bettering the way we see medical professionals, they still are missing the mark. At time of writing it… Continue reading Maple: Doctors at your fingertips, with less than sweet results.
Naturally growing up as most females are, contraceptives is a solid way to prevent pregnancy, as well as controlling some wonky periods as a teenager or young adult. I started them as a teen mostly because i wanted to know when a period was coming. I was tired of the surprise while in class and… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Birth Control Methods
Stacey J. Girard 