Ruby Manuel - SMART Call Realtor

09/23/2026

According to the National Research Council of Canada, the first day of fall for Canada is officially determined by the autumnal equinox, which for 2026 arrived on Tuesday, September 22, at 8:04 p.m. EDT (adjusting across Canada's various time zones). And, according to the Old Farmers Almanac, Fall starts when the sun crosses the celestial equator. The date shifts slightly each year, falling on September 22 or 23. So, in light of that, today is the first full day of Fall! Have a happy one!

09/16/2026

🌷🌼🌹WELCOME TO OUR BACKYARD 🌹🌼🌷
And it’s Week # 5 in Welcome to Our Backyard! There’s always something happening. That’s one of the interesting advantages of having a large backyard; especially one that has some wooded areas. Take a look, or should I say listen, and meet Rachael 🐿

09/13/2026

Like many folks in St. John's, SMART and I often take a jaunt to the harbour to see the newly arrived cruise ship! There has been quite a few in the past few years. Here we are visiting the most recent! Grab a few "snaps' and hope that the tourists are enjoying the weather, the sightseeing, the local shops and the cuisine so much that they'll want to come back...perhaps even to buy a house and make our Province their home!

09/10/2026

I like choosing some of the articles from past editions of My Home by Design magazine. For those of you who love the decor aspects, this article talks about Keeping the Charm Alive by taking a home with classic charm and giving it some contemporary fashion. Enjoy!
https://article.homebydesign.com/pages/article/HBD_OCT_24_09/272807/index.html #

But Reihani craved something with more personality. Luckily, the homeowners, a couple with two teenage daughters, agreed. “I suggested that we modernize the house in a way that’s suitable for the lifestyle of today’s couples, but we keep nods to the history of the building and we restore any o...

09/09/2026

The Teacher and Principal in me will probably never forget the excitement of the first day back to school. May it be a wonderful & safe 1st day and week for all!

09/08/2026

🌹🌼🌷WELCOME TO OUR BACKYARD 🌷🌼🌹
It’s my 4th time posting a video from our yard. And surprise it’s more rhododendrons! But they are the youngest, the smallest and the last of them from our yard. Don’t be shy to share some space in your yard, neighborhood or community that brings you pleasure. We’d love to read about it here!

09/07/2026

Wishing all of you a wonderful Labour Day!

09/05/2026

Beautiful morning for picking blueberries in Brigus!

09/05/2026

And the Ruby on the Road Series journeys on...A visit to Harbour Grace is always pleasing! A nice way to start the Labour Day Weekend. Driving past some homes that I have helped clients purchase over the years is a “feel good” experience for sure! And stopping to see the old SS Kyle in the harbour never grows tired. So lovely to see the signage, colourful chairs and the gazebo along the shoreline, making the view even sweeter by blending the old and the new into a wonderful tourist attraction. Have you ever visited that site?

09/03/2026

Hope you enjoy the Recipe of the Month! Doesn't everyone love trying a new salad?
I first published this one in the North East Avalon Times in September 2020. 📰🗞
Remember to click on the recipe for better visibility 🙂