Category Archives: Guest posts

Erin the Librarian: Five Ways to Access your Library From Your Desk

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

If you don’t use your local public library yet, here are 5 steps to start using it right now without even leaving your chair. 1. Apply Online for a Library Card Both regional libraries in Cape Breton offer online card … Continue reading →

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Frugal Friday with Erika Shea: DIY Sushi

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

A few weeks ago we set out to make sushi at home for the very first time. We learned two very important lessons: (1) it is easier than you might think; and (2) it is cheaper than you might think. … Continue reading →

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Erin the Librarian: Useful Gardening Books at Your Local Library

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

By Erin Phillips I’ll start off this week’s post by admitting I am not an expert gardener. In fact, the first year Brian and I had a garden I had absolutely no interest in it – until harvest time, then … Continue reading →

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Frugal Friday with Erika Shea

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

By Erika Shea Last week when Leah proposed to make Frugal Friday a regular feature – and with a guest contributor at that – I had to hold myself back from dropping everything I was working on (making myself ridiculously … Continue reading →

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Erin the Librarian: What are ‘Sustainable Communities’ and how do libraries support them?

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

By Erin Phillips When Leah asked me to do this book review segment for the blog, I instantly knew the kind of books I wanted to share – books relating to building a sustainable community and books which offered practical … Continue reading →

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