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Paint Nite in the Annapolis Valley

Paint Nite in the Annapolis Valley A few weeks ago, my friend Ann said to me, “let’s do a paint night!” “Yeah, right!” was my first reaction. I suck at anything crafty, and usually they end up looking like a toddler did them. There was no way that I could go and paint a piece […]

Kentville Research Station Nature Trail

Kentville Agricultural Station Nature Trail The research station. The Kentville Agricultural Centre. Call you what you like, but don’t miss out on this incredible trail! Owned by the government, in behind this Federal building is an incredible trail that not too many people seem to know about. Please take the time to discover it! The […]

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo 2016

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo 2016 Pipes! Drums! Bands! Dancers! Acrobats! Gymnasts! The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is proud to welcome artists from Canada, Germany, Kenya, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States! Don’t miss the world’s largest annual indoor show. Only in Nova Scotia! Tickets are on sale now! Going […]

Saucepan Fudge Brownies

Saucepan Fudge Brownies Sometimes you just need a quick chocolate fix. Sometimes you have company that surprises you and you need to make something very quickly! Sometimes you just want to bake the best and easiest brownies in the world. These saucepan fudge brownies are all made in one pot, so it’s easy to make, […]

Rainy Day Activities

Rainy Day Valley Family Fun It’s raining, it’s pouring! The old man is snoring! I get a lot of questions of what to do when it’s raining! It does put a damper on things, but doesn’t exclude all family fun! Here are a few great ideas of things you can do when it’s raining. 1.   […]

Middleton Family Fun

Middleton Family Fun Have you ever thought of spending the day in Middleton? It’s a great place to explore and there are lots of things to do for family fun! Here are a few of our suggestions.   Go for a walk at Riverside Park This lovely park is located at 80 Bridge Street, you […]

Gourmet Pizza with Phyllo Pastry

Gourmet Pizza This is a recipe that I cut out of a magazine or from the flyers years ago. Whatever the source, this is a yummy pizza with a twist. It’s not always a hit with kids, but adults love it. Whenever I have to make a pizza to take to a party or a […]

Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum, Middleton

Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum, Middleton *Disclosure: Our family received a pass to visit the museum. It just means that we could add another awesome Nova Scotia museum to our checklist! All opinions are our own.* Located on School Street in Middleton, the Annapolis Valley Macdonald Museum is located in the former Macdonald Consolidated School building, […]

Grafton Street Dinner Theatre is for Kids

Grafton Street Dinner Theatre *This is NOT a sponsored post. It’s just a place that I love and wanted to know if it was appropriate for kids. Because I wondered, I’m sure you will have wondered, too!* I love going to the dinner theatre. I always have. There is something fun about being in the […]