Homelessness is not a new phenomenon. In fact, it has been around for centuries with the earliest documented cases being in the 1640s. Even growing up most people who lived around a bigger city would recognize some one who seemed homeless by their attire, their cardboard signs with whatever message and their cups waiting to… Continue reading Canada’s “Safe Supply” and “Safe Injection Sites” or Canada’s way to killing citizens one needle at a time.
Author: stayseej
A Reality Check for Canadians: Why the housing and opiate crisis are hand in hand.
Hello There!If you are wondering who I am, let me introduce myself. My name is Stacey Girard. I have been following the homelessness issue within Nova Scotia over the past year. And among other topics in Canada such as the issues surrounding harm reduction, safe supply, and various other social and community issues plaguing the… Continue reading A Reality Check for Canadians: Why the housing and opiate crisis are hand in hand.
5 Reasons Why You Should Have a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
It comes as no surprise that I was devastated when we had to put our beloved Duck Toller down, to the point that I'm not even sure that I would get another one because this one was so incredible. Sheldon was literally my sidekick and even months later it hurts to not have him here… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Should Have a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
5 Saving Money Tips With Raising Children
I would be lying if I said that having children is not expensive. It is. And there are many things that are involved. One thing people don't talk about much is formula. If you are a formula feeder like we are, formula can range anywhere from 15$ per can to over 30$. And with that… Continue reading 5 Saving Money Tips With Raising Children
How do you prioritize home renovations, without spending all of your money and going broke!
Purchasing a home can be really daunting in the sense that it always seems like something is popping up that costs money. This seems to be especially true when you are buying an older home. Though don't let that fool you, there is homes that are brand new that too have their own sets of… Continue reading How do you prioritize home renovations, without spending all of your money and going broke!
How breastfeeding your children is becoming a toxic subject in terms of modern day parenting
If you haven't been following this blog for long or just so happen to have stumbled upon this randomly you may not know how strong of a stance I have for formula feeding as a viable option for feeding your baby. So much so I have written a formula feeding tips blog too. Because let's… Continue reading How breastfeeding your children is becoming a toxic subject in terms of modern day parenting
How do you know when you are too old to chase friends?
There comes a point in any adult life where you need to re-evulate your circle of friends. I say adult because for most, myself included, it took a while for me to actually want to make my circle different. I too would try and keep up with all the friends I had even if it… Continue reading How do you know when you are too old to chase friends?
Why I started a Face Care Routine
I'm old. Not really, but I am for sure becoming older and I should have been taking better care of my skin. In fact, a skincare routine has been something on my mind for years but somehow it lasts for a day or two and I just cant stick with it. I'm not going to… Continue reading Why I started a Face Care Routine
What are some of the Pressures of Parenting (And how to avoid feeling the heat!)
As a 3 time Mom again, I am no stranger to the expectations and comments that is made towards parents. This is my third time hearing some of the same things! It's hard to even remotely try and grab a shower sometimes let alone dealing with the incredible change of living your life for yourself… Continue reading What are some of the Pressures of Parenting (And how to avoid feeling the heat!)
So You Want To Get Married For As Cheap As Possible: Here’s how!
Before you even start reading, if you have been questioning what type of wedding you want to have, here is your sign to NOT spend thousands and thousands of dollars on one day. Fucking elope! Literally anything. I wrote about how and why we decided to tie the not in a pretty unconventional way here.… Continue reading So You Want To Get Married For As Cheap As Possible: Here’s how!
Stacey J. Girard 