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Little Sarah Birch

Welcome To Little Sarah Birch

Who am I?  I’m a mother, a wife, Maritimer, a former lawyer, and a self-proclaimed adventurer who goes by Sarah.  I’m not funny per se, but I get myself into funny situations that create humour in my life.  I believe that everyone has a story to tell; this blog will be home to my story.  

Because our family recently moved from the West to the East Coast of Canada (back to “our roots”), I’ve been thinking a lot about how to turn the place you live into your home.  This blog is meant for anyone looking to feel more at home in their own life and community, while following along with mine.

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Tricia’s Pumpkin Bread (Birch family favourite!)

Tricia’s Pumpkin Bread (Birch family favourite!)

In 2006, three of my mother's best friends (and second moms to me) hosted a wedding shower for me. They asked everyone to bring a recipe card of their favourite recipe. My friend, Tricia, gave me her pumpkin bread recipe and it has been a family favourite ever since....

Homeschooling: The Job I Never Wanted

Homeschooling: The Job I Never Wanted

“I’ve been homeschooling my kids,” my former roommate (now Bay Street lawyer friend) says to me. “I didn’t miss my calling.” Preach. Teaching is not for everyone. There’s a reason why many of us never considered education as an option despite the favourable hours and...

What To Do in Saint John, NB

What To Do in Saint John, NB

When I was younger, my friends used to call Saint John "The John," which is a highly misleading name for such a flourishing and beautiful city! As a Saint John native, I had a wonderful childhood there - and I appreciate it even more when I visit the city as an...