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Maria McGowan
"When not blogging about my discoveries, I am working, raising a family and doing a crossword puzzle (in pencil, not pen)." Read Maria's bio ยป
January 4, 2010

10 Outdoor Winter Activities in Nova Scotia

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Shack wacky yet? Here are 10 Activities to get the "ick" out of January.
December 18, 2009

Nova Scotia Christmas Trees, A Tradition

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Did you know that Nova Scotia is one of Canada's top three producers of Christmas trees? Hug a tree, a Christmas tree!
Here's a lesson on how to make a nautical rope wreath. These unique wreaths are easier than you think to make and are wonderful presents.
October 26, 2009

The Red Shoe Pub - A taste of Mabou

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A stop for lunch at The Red Shoe Pub in Mabou during a recent tour of Cape Breton proved both tasty and entertaining.
September 4, 2009

Lavender Jelly at Annapolis Royal Farmers Market

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Lavender jelly is not what you see every day at a Farmers Market, yet alone, a super market. A visit to Annapolis Royal's Farmers Market on a Saturday morning in August turned this non-jelly lover to a Lavender jelly-junkie.
September 3, 2009

Joe's Scarecrows Roadside Attraction

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Want to get up and close to royalty or a movie star? How about a politician or a Cape Breton miner? Here's your chance at Joe's Scarecrows.
August 27, 2009

Tatamagouche: The day the women went. Part 2

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Part two of a day trip to Tatamagouche.
August 27, 2009

Tatamagouche: The day the women went. Part 1

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A day trip to Tatamagouche.
August 25, 2009

Sand developments, not castles

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Oh no, they aren't only castles. They are works of art. Who knew that a few trillion bits of sand could create such magnificence?
August 25, 2009

Growing up along the Marine Drive

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There's that saying "you can take the girl out of the country..." but substitute the word "country" for "coast" and that's me. Growing up in a small fishing village in Nova Scotia was a privilege. Mind you, it wasn't until I was an adult that I realized this.