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      <image:caption>Birthday sparkle meets festival fun at Indulge!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Tried on this snuggly coat and cute hat at Masstown Market on our way to Halifax. Left both items behind but kept thinking about that coat. Note to self: Treat thy midlife self more!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cool temps didn’t stop my 50+ crew from adventuring earlier this year. Here, the gals wander the vibrant Halifax waterfront as I capture the memory.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Posh, tucked inside Halifax’s Historic Properties, made for a fun shopping stop with its funky array of souvenirs and home décor.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>At Posh, stumbled upon this little treasure — so true!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The 7 Virtues storefront on the Halifax waterfront is impossible to miss, bursting with floral charm</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My friends and I channeled our inner perfumiers at The 7 Virtues — blending drops of the store’s signature scents to design personalized fragrances. What a fun, unique experience!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A sign of things to come? I named my perfume ‘Joy’ months before stepping into my role as your Midlife Joy Guide. Seems the universe had a theme in mind!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We’re all smiles showing off our custom perfumes at The 7 Virtues.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nothing says midlife joy quite like sipping mimosas with your gal pals in a vibey spot. Café Lunette was the perfect place to toast our Halifax getaway!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ooh la la — Café Lunette’s delicious smoked salmon crepes brought a taste of Paris to our Halifax getaway.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>My group of five gal pals pose with cardboard cutouts of the cast before taking our seats in the studio.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The 22 Minutes cast — Mark Critch, Trent McClellan, Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle and Chris Wilson — were even funnier in person, tossing out witty quips between the taped segments.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Brewery Park Hotel, with its fresh style and ample amenities, was a lovely spot for my crew to settle in for the night after a full day of adventure.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Michelle MacDonald, owner of Bliss Caffeine Bar, welcomed us with a warm smile and treats that more than lived up to the café’s name</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>No trip to Halifax is complete without a trip to the Ardmore Tea Room, a Quinpool Road diner known for its delicious and well-priced eats.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Perched above the warm tidal waters of Port Morien Bay in South Head, N.S., Terra Nova Retreat is an impressive log home where rustic charm meets modern comfort.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The open-concept kitchen, dining and living areas invite conversation, shared meals and relaxed time together.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>With its open layout and comfy leather seating, Terra Nova’s living room is a fantastic gathering space.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Though not used during our visit, a wood stove adds to the cozy charm. The TV might be a great feature during rainy stays but we don’t even turn it on, blessed by gorgeous weather and so much to do.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This little vignette creates a cheery corner off the kitchen.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sunlight pours through a second-floor window. No worries! A heat pump keeps everyone cool during our mid-summer visit.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A dreamy kitchen became our weekend hub when we weren’t enjoying the great outdoors.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A warm Cape Breton welcome — Terra Nova’s owners greet visitors with a basket of local treats and a fridge stocked with fresh eggs, condiments and other essentials.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A coffee, tea and microwave station are lovingly tucked under the dramatic staircase.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The shoreline was a beehive of activity for fishing, swimming and just catching up.</image:caption>
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