With Christmas just passing and things getting back to “normal” my kids have been asking if it’s time to go back to school yet. And with another week (and a half) to go I am trying to come up with activities and outings that will…
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Vancouver’s North Pole: The Peak of Christmas
One of the events we’re most looking forward to enjoying this Christmas break as a family, is the Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain. “We are excited to welcome visitors of all ages to Vancouver’s North Pole for our Peak of Christmas celebration,” said Grouse…
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Christmas Tree Playdough
Well the weather outside is not so frightful but it is nice to have activities to keep the kiddos busy inside too! I introduced my little ones to this box of decorations and some homemade playdough and they played with it for long periods of…
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Gift Guide for the Modern Mama
If you’re anything like me, you’re a little last minute this year, and your partner is even MORE last-minute. Well that’s a good thing for you because you can literally just send this list over to your hubby today, and get shopping for your best…
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Snow Days!
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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