Tag Archives: guest posts

Frugal Friday: Brian Dean on Thrift

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

I interviewed Whitney Pier resident Brian Dean, and his partner Erin, back in February. Since then, Brian has written a guest piece here about cleaning up your neighbourhood, which was honest, sharp-witted, and funny. He’s a really thrifty guy and … Continue reading →

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Frugal Friday with Erika Shea: Banking

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

Hi Dream Big readers! Goodness, it’s been awhile. Today I want to share one of my favourite thrifty discoveries. First, the back story: I’ve never had a whole lot of patience for banks. I’ve had a bank account since I … Continue reading →

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Erin the Librarian – Beer Gardens

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

The books reviewed here are available through the Cape Breton Regional Library. Grains are one of those things backyard gardeners tend to avoid. I know when I think of grains I tend to think of massive wheat farms in Saskatchewan. … 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: 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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