Monster Jam Halifax: May 28-29, 2016 **Disclosure. I am receiving tickets for our family to attend this event. But, let’s face it, I would have gone anyway, because it’s so super cool!** They are big. They’re loud. They’re powerful! They’re Monster Jam and They’re Back! Monster Jam 2016 is coming to Scotia Speedworld (across from […]
Breakfast Tortilla French Toast Wow! What an easy and fun breakfast treat! I got this tip from my friend, Carla, who said it was a big hit at family breakfasts. Besides serving them on their own for breakfast, these deep fried tortillas would be great to use with a fruit dip.
Black Rock Community Trails The Black Rock Community Trails are probably my all-time favourite hiking trails. They totally appeal to my love of well-maintained trails that are signposted and easy to follow. Location Black Rock is on the North mountain above Berwick. From Brooklyn Street, Route 1 or the 221, follow the Black Rock Road […]
Old-Fashioned Molasses Icebox Cookies My grandmother used to always have a tin of these cookies at her house. It was a cookie staple. Later, I found out that this is a really old- fashioned recipe that was actually my great grandmother’s! Thank you Jennie Lewis for these molasses icebox cookies. Great-Grandmother was a great baker […]
Acupuncture with Valley Massage When I told people that I went for an acupuncture session with Jacqueline Raaymakers at Valley Massage in Kentville, the first question is this: Does acupuncture hurt? Not it does not! It is nothing to be afraid of! What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a treatment achieved by the insertion of very […]
Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Topping My neighbour made this cheesecake a few years ago, and it is to die for! I like it because it’s made in a 9×13 pan, so it makes lots, is easy to cut, and you can cut the pieces any size you want. It’s always a big hit with […]
How to Create Art using your Name This is an art activity we used to do in grade 3. I remember it vividly. Maybe it was just a make-work project from our teacher, a way to fill time, or even a way to practice our cursive writing. Whatever the reason, we used to love […]
Chocolate Turtles Thomas wanted a chocolate dessert, so I told him to make one! These chocolate turtles are so easy to make, that kids can easily do it with a bit of supervision with the stove. They make great presents, or nice to put on a platter at a party. Try to eat just one! […]
Jellybean Pussy Willows This is a fun craft to add a bit of colour to your spring or Easter decorations. Younger children will need a lot of help, and it’s easier if you do it together. I am not sure that even my 9 year-old could have made this craft totally on his own. It’s […]
8 All-Ages Activities in the Annapolis Valley Our 18-year-old cousin came to visit. We were wracking our brains. What activities could we do that would be equally as fun to youth of all ages? Where could we go that the 5-year-old would find just as fun as the 18-year-old? We came up with a list […]
