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Support Butterflies and Bees – Plant Pollinator Gardens

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Fall is in the air. Time to think about spring.

Photo taken by M.E. O'Toole

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25 Inspiring Quotes on Simplicity

M.E.O'Toole, Salt Marsh Trail, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia

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Choosing Sustainable Textiles

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Monday Mending – Favourite Tools

M.E. O'Toole - mending basket

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Monday Mending Ritual Since the beginning of summer, I have been making it a practice to do at least some mending every Monday.  I have not quite set the habit yet but I am getting there and am… Continue reading Monday Mending – Favourite Tools

7 Inspiring blogs about living intentionally

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Lessons from the Garden

Photo by M.E. O'Toole (2021)

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