Support Local: Why is it important to shop local?

Let’s just say, this past year has been challenging! Everyone’s lives have been changed in some way due to the global pandemic. As individuals, employees, parents, children, and as business owners,  we have had to rework how we go about our day to day lives.

Most businesses have had to pivot and rethink their business strategies. Some businesses have been hugely successful in adapting and discovering new ways to reach their customers. For some small business owners 2020 has continued to bring stresses, hardships and maybe even closure of their business.

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Bathurst, New Brunswick – #StopToSeeNB

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Inside: Our #StopToSeeNB, two-night mom, son, and dog- visit to Bathurst, New Brunswick. Sharing what we did, where we ate, and where we stayed.

Stop #4 in our series “#StopToSeeNB – Visiting Hometowns In New Brunswick”, is Bathurst, New Brunswick. Bathurst is located on the northern shores of New Brunswick on the Chaleur Bay.

This visit was sponsored by Tourism Chaleur. We also had suggestions and help planning from Pauline at La Prominade Waterfront tourism centre.

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Halloween Displays In Greater Moncton

Here it is, our yearly list and map of Halloween Displays in Greater Moncton. **** This list is updated yearly in early October and edited up until Halloween.**** Fall is an ideal time to take a drive around and admire the spectacular Halloween Houses in Moncton. You can pack up some snacks, jump into the … Read more

#StopToSeeNB- Alma, NB – Visiting Hometowns In New Brunswick

Inside: Our #StopToSeeNB, two-night family visit to Alma, New Brunswick. Sharing what we did, where we ate, and where we stayed.

Stop #3 in our series “#StopToSeeNB – Visiting Hometowns In New Brunswick”, is Alma, New Brunswick. This was a fun-filled 3 days in Alma, experiencing history, hiking, beach exploring, and more.

We were sponsored in part by Fundy Cabins for this stay. They offered ideas and suggestions for where we ate and businesses in town to visit. All opinions and experiences are our own. We partner with destinations and businesses we feel fit our audience and brand.

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New Brunswick Family Day Trips & Destinations

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New Brunswick Family Day Trips & Destinations

Are you looking for family day trip ideas in New Brunswick? Well, we have a list of over 50 for you!

When it comes to family travel, I truly believe in exploring where we are from. Two summers ago we started a series called #StopToSeeNB, hoping to encourage more people to explore and visit our picturesque and heritage-rich province. In 2020, with the province in a state of emergency and our borders closed, we put together this resource to help you plan some day trips and weekend destinations in New Brunswick. This list will be updated and grow as we visit more places.

UPDATED IN SUMMER 2022
Our travels will continue to expand this list, as we share activities and destinations we have personally experienced. 

PLEASE check with each destination before heading out to ensure they are open and any updated information that you may need for planning.

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Businesses In Moncton Open & Offering Social Distancing Options

Many businesses in Moncton are going above & beyond during social distancing. This resource will be updated as long as we can keep up with the changes, please click on the links provided to check if today’s offer is the same ay yesterday. The nature of this virus is that details and guidelines change daily, sometimes hourly. (LAST UPDATED Monday, April 13 at 11:30 pm)

As many of us hunker down to stay away for the general public for two weeks to try to flatten the curve and spread of the coronavirus, many businesses are finding creative and helpful ways to continue their businesses. 

Local businesses are the hardest hit at this time. With everyone running to big box stores for their toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and even food, the locally owned businesses are trying to figure out how to provide service to their customers, continue to provide their products and services in a safe way and ultimately, how to pay the bills if they lose these weeks of business. 

Today, amidst the closures and reduced hours, I wanted to share some inspiring and uplifting stories and encourage you to support local if you can.

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Meet The People – The creators & builders of local brands!

Over the past few years, we have highlighted local businesses through our Facebook Live series “meet the people”, shop local partnerships and gift guides. This page is where you will find links to all the videos and we will be adding more in 2020. If you are a New Brunswick business owner and would like … Read more