The holidays have come and gone, and with it, the 6th annual Local Wishlist. When the project first came together in 2012, it was on a bit of a whim. I could not have imagined at that time how the project would grow. In its sixth year, The Local Wishlist featured gifts from hundreds of… Read More

Still need to find a great gift (or gifts) for the people on your list? Here are more than two dozen gift ideas you can still get, and they all come from local small businesses in Nova Scotia! Share this list with someone who needs it! ...for everyone: $18.00 Perfect for a teacher gift, stocking… Read More

Have a local chef on your holiday shopping list? These 13 gifts are made in Nova Scotia and perfect for prepping, cooking and serving local! This is a curated selection of items from the  Annual Local Wishlist, where you’ll find hundreds of great gift ideas made in Nova Scotia! Small Bowl Cover in Trees Print: $9.00… Read More

Sea glass bowls, Nova Scotia seasalt, agate stone guitar picks, and lockets that hold a little piece of the province. These 11 gifts give a little piece of Nova Scotia, great for a passionate local, or expat dreaming of a little piece of home. Bay Of Fundy Stone Guitar Picks: $35.00+ These have been so… Read More

We've rounded up a list of sales from locally owned Nova Scotia businesses who are holding a Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, or Cyber Monday sale. We'll keep adding to this as we discover things. Have something to add? Let me know in the comments! Looking for more great local gift ideas? Don't miss our… Read More

A sneak peek of The Local Wishlist, our 6th annual buy-local gift guide that's filled with gift ideas that are made by or sold at independently owned businesses in Nova Scotia.  The Local Wishlist is curated from hundreds of gift submissions from across Nova Scotia. It's free for local businesses to apply thanks to some amazing… Read More

The Local Wishlist is a curated holiday gift guide filled with gifts made in Nova Scotia or available at independently owned businesses in the province. If you make a product in Nova Scotia it's free to apply. Close to 40,000 people used The Local Wishlist in 2016 to discover great gift ideas. The Local Wishlist is an… Read More

White Point Beach Resort has been welcoming guests to create memories by the sea for close to 90 years. This iconic property is located on Nova Scotia's South Shore, and is a popular year-round destination for locals, visitors from across North America, and international travellers. I recently chatted with Donna Hatt, Marketing and Product Development… Read More

It's not too late to pick up a great local gift! The gifts below are made in Nova Scotia or available from an independently owned Nova Scotia business and are still available. Many of these can be purchased right up until December 24. I've highlighted a few below, with a full list at the bottom!… Read More