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
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
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
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
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
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
Stacey J. Girard 