Author Archives: Leah Noble

Frugal Friday with Erika Shea: DIY Sushi

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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My first speaking engagement

The registration deadline is coming up for a great event happening in Sydney next weekend! The event: The Youth Social Enterprise Boot Camp. Cost: free! Cape Breton University, in partnership with ACCSE and other local partners are challenging 50 young Cape Bretoners … Continue reading

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Oh glorious Water!

Today is another beautiful, warm and sunny day in Baddeck Bay, and I suspect it is also gorgeous around most of the island. I woke up a little late to my mum going “Get up! It’s so nice out! You’re … Continue reading

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Today…

Today I am… – Planning and dreaming (writing in my Dream Big notebook, reading tips and thoughts by Elsie at A Beautiful Mess, writing a bio for myself for the program for an upcoming workshop I’m speaking at, writing some … Continue reading

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Q+A with Daniel Harris

Q+A is a new feature on Dream Big Cape Breton. These are interviews done over the Internet, via email or Facebook. I send someone 10 questions, they write back their responses! It’s quicker and saves time and fuel. The questions … Continue reading

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Beautiful weather for a drive!

Yesterday I was on the road a fair bit. I started the morning in Sydney at a meeting, then drove over Boularderie, over Kelly’s Mountain and then across the Englishtown Ferry, then turned towards St. Ann’s and stopped in North … Continue reading

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“I write this for you!”- The Project So Far – March 2012

So we’re two months into the “Dream Big” journey. I started the blog in January and it’s now March. Time for another update! When I started this blog, I used that word – “journey” – with the thought that the … Continue reading

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