Parenting

How to Create a Fun Indoor Environment for Children

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

Scotian Scoop

Maple: Doctors at your fingertips, with less than sweet results.

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.

Parenting

The Pros and Cons of Birth Control Methods

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

Scotian Scoop

Provincial Housing Solution Snubbed by Homeless Former Mayoral Candidate

If you're new here. Welcome. If you’re familiar with my views on homelessness, it should come as no surprise that I'm pretty blunt about the topic. As shocking as this piece may be for some, it will highlight the typical attitude of many homeless in the province and their various demands. The homelessness crisis in… Continue reading Provincial Housing Solution Snubbed by Homeless Former Mayoral Candidate

Parenting

The Joys of Having a Second Child: What to Expect

Deciding to have another child is nearly as hard as deciding to have your first. It changes your whole family dynamic, again. Whether or not you think it will, it does. Adding another little one on a virtually already impossible schedule can sometimes feel pretty daunting. Especially if you decide to have them close in… Continue reading The Joys of Having a Second Child: What to Expect

Opinion

Why I Still Love Jersey Shore Family Vacation

The year is 2010. I'm freshly 20 partying it up. Drinking at the clubs in downtown Halifax. Sipping my Purple Haze. Dancing at the Dirty Dome. And what is on TV. The Jersey shore. This was a show on MTV which literally started with a bunch of Italians partying it up living their best life… Continue reading Why I Still Love Jersey Shore Family Vacation

Life, Parenting

Annoying Things You Hear After Giving Birth To Your Little One

When you have kids there is no shortness of different type of comments or little sayings people typically say over and over. With my 2nd I can't say I really noticed it a whole lot. But with my 3rd it was nearly everywhere. From being at the grocery store to even just standing somewhere waiting… Continue reading Annoying Things You Hear After Giving Birth To Your Little One

Uncategorized

Why “Crunchy Moms” are Toxic and Potentially Deadly

As if there wasn't more to the world of parenting, that we need to honestly keep trying to divide parents further and further apart, let's create some mind blowing terms to continue to widen the crack. Photo by Annelies Brouw on Pexels.com You may be wondering what is a crunchy mom? In simple terms according… Continue reading Why “Crunchy Moms” are Toxic and Potentially Deadly

Life

5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Nova Scotia in the Winter

Knowing what to do in Nova Scotia can be very challenging to say the least. Why might you ask? Because there can be a lot of hidden gems found around the city that you may or may not know about, and even if you did, where you may find them. Navigating a province like Nova… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Nova Scotia in the Winter

Food

What kind of snacks will a picky eater eat? And more details about someone who eats virtually nothing of substance.

In case you are new here, my name is Stacey and I am a very picky eater. So much so I even wrote a blog explaining that here. For the quick notes, I don't eat any vegetables and barely any meat. Also no fruit. How am I living? Barely. That's how. I've been this way… Continue reading What kind of snacks will a picky eater eat? And more details about someone who eats virtually nothing of substance.