We got some snow here on the West Coast this week! Not a ton, but enough to get the kids super excited, and reek a bit of havoc on the streets of Vancouver. I grew up in Manitoba so I don’t miss the snow, or…
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The Best Cranberry Shortbread Cookies
Cookies and Christmas go hand in hand. That goes without saying. What kind of cookies you bake makes all the difference! I’ll admit, I’m not much of a baker. My girls often do a day of baking with my Mom at her place, because if left…
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Baby’s First Christmas Gift Guide
By Leah Doyle Your little one’s first Christmas is an exciting time no matter how old they are. You might be wondering how you could make this first Christmas memorable. We’ve have put together a list of our favourite gift ideas for your wee…
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Baby’s First Christmas Gift Guide
By Leah Doyle Your little one’s first Christmas is an exciting time no matter how old they are. You might be wondering how you could make this first Christmas memorable. We’ve have put together a list of our favourite gift ideas for your wee…
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Vancouver’s Santa Hours – When To Visit the Big Guy
Santa comes to town but once a year…though he is quite busy all over the place taking pictures until Christmas! As you think about where and when to take the kids for that traditional Santa photo, we know it can be a little overwhelming. So…
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A Charlie Brown Christmas – Fun, Laughs, and Good Times
We all know the classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, almost a staple during the holidays to see on television, passed on from generation to generation, with those loveable Peanut characters. The cartoon never changes, but never gets old. Well, the Waterfront Theatre at Granville Island,…
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A Victorian Christmas with Family – Incredible Experiences
The lucky winner of the family Victorian Christmas photo shoot at Historic Stewart Farm was Lisa Boerescu. She and her family visited the farm last weekend to take in Christmas circa 1894. And you can too! The farmhouse is open Tuesday thru Sunday with holiday…
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What to do in Edmonton this Weekend // December 2 to 4
There are so many wonderful things to do in Edmonton this weekend, and since it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas why not get into the spirit of the season with these festive activities: Breakfast with Santa Enjoy breakfast with Santa, crafts, activities and…
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What I am Craving This Season
As part of the #TeamMcDs group of bloggers for McDonald’s Canada this Fall, I’ve had the opportunity to try all the things at McDonald’s for the past few months. Let me tell you, that Peppermint Mocha is decadent, I’m a sucker for real whipped cream…
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DIY: Book Advent Calendar!
If you are looking for a fun and educational advent calendar idea, this one fits the bill. I love the idea of doing books for little ones for a few reasons. They are already getting WAY to much chocolate and sweets this time of year….
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