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5 Reasons to Visit the 10th Annual Vancouver Christmas Market

I was invited to a media preview of this year’s event. All opinions are my own. The Vancouver Christmas Market always makes me feel like the Christmas season has arrived. Between the festive decorations and the Gingerbread Men singing carols it’s impossible not to enjoy…

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Flyover Canada’s Christmas Experience

I was provided tickets to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.   Flyover Canada and the Christmas experience truly showcases what a beautiful country we live in. Flyover Canada is a breathtaking, all-ages, flight simulation ride. You get an 8 minute warm up…

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5 Decadent French Toast Recipes To Make for Brunch

National French Toast Day is November 28th.   Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast from Valentina’s Corner This option is relatively easy to prepare and is recommended that thick bread be used. The prep time is about 10 minutes and the cook time is 6 minutes….

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Cirque de Soleil’s LUZIA has Landed In Vancouver

I was provided tickets to the show in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own. Before I tell you about this show, I want to put a bit of a warning about an over-zealous usher we encountered so that if you go, you…

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Gallery 7 Theatre’s 2019/2020 Season Has Officially Started

I have been gifted a ticket to each show in the 2019/2020 season. All opinions are my own. The theme of Gallery 7 Theatre’s 2019/2020 season is Ordinary Heroes. Gallery 7 Theatre’s productions are all family friendly in the themes. The theatre productions are located…

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How Does She Do It?… with Elaine Kao

Once a month we interview moms in our “How Does She Do It?” feature. If you are interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram. Are you an Urban or Suburban Mama, where do you live? I’m a suburban mom! I live in…

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Giveaway: CTYP’s Peter Pan

I have been provided with tickets to facilitate this giveaway. All opinions are my own. The Carousel Theatre for Young People is presenting Peter Pan from November 20th, 2019 to January 5th, 2020. This version of Peter Pan is meant for children 4 and older,…

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Tips on How to Pick a Baby Name

Naming a human comes with a huge amount of pressure. Is the name going to fit an adult and not just be cute for a child? As an Ashley, who was born in the 80’s, I knew that I did not want my child to…

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Guest Blogger: Patricia Shepherd, Car Seat Educator

We welcome guest blogger Patricia Shepherd to talk about car seats. She is a CPST and BCAA Car Seat Educator. Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada (CPSAC) is a national organization that certifies Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs). There are over 2100 techs across Canada,…

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Guest Blogger: BabyGoRound Helping Families Society

BabyGoRound is a registered non-profit that distributes gently used baby gear to families in need across the Lower Mainland. We are a small, but dedicated group of employees and volunteers working to provide the essentials for local families welcoming a new baby or struggling to…

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