Advent Calendar

2020 Advent Calendars

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**Disclaimer – Any links in this article are an affiliate with Amazon, and I am compensated for any purchases made through these links** I don’t know about you, but when I think of an Advent Calendar, I typically think of the chocolate Advent Calendars I…

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Summer

Small Business Sunday with Summer Adventures in a Box

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We are all in the middle of practicing physical distancing, and while this time is very challenging for everyone right now, it is especially difficult for small businesses. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and we need to support them however we can,…

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Science

5 Science Projects to Keep Kids Busy During Physical Distancing

by in Activities, Calgary, Children, Crafts, Edmonton, Education, Family, five things, Fraser Valley, Kid, Local, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Play, Preschool, Preschooler, School of Mom, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Toddlers, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Winnipeg Comments Off on 5 Science Projects to Keep Kids Busy During Physical Distancing

5 Science Projects for Kids With everything that is currently going on in our world, there is a good chance that our kids can sense the stress we are all feeling. Parents who used to go to work are now staying home with their children….

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Cast of House At Pooh Corner

See CTYP’s The House At Pooh Corner This March

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I was provided tickets to facilitate this review and giveaway. All opinions are my own. Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends are joined by their beloved Christopher Robin, embarking on a string of engaging adventures in The House at Pooh Corner. The charm of the friendships shared…

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BEEP is Playing At Waterfront Theatre

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I was provided tickets in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own. This month is the BC Premiere of BEEP, A Windmill Theatre (Australia) Presentation. “In Mort’s Village everything has its place, every day is the same and everyone likes it that way….

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Towers of Tomorrow is Science World’s New Feature Exhibit

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I attended a media preview of this exhibit. All opinions are my own. Starting on January 24th, TELUS World of Science presents Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks the exhibition that combines architecture and design in a lively, creative space. This interactive new gallery, presented…

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What To Do On The Weekend In Vancouver This February

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Dad, date-night, Eats, entrepreneurship, events, Family, Food, Health and Wellness, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Movies, North Shore, North Vancouver, Out & About, Parenting, Partner Events, Play, Preschooler, School of Mom, Seasonal, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on What To Do On The Weekend In Vancouver This February

TRADE SHOWS The Wellness Show When: February 1st and 2nd Where: Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building Cost: $14.50 General Admission, $12.50 Seniors 65+ / Students with valid ID, FREE Children (12 & under), $20 2 day pass Taboo Naughty But Nice Sex Show When: February…

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Gallery 7 Theatre’s Tempting Providence Is Now Playing

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I was provided a ticket to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. Tempting Providence is based on a true story of the tenacious and resilient Myra Bennett. She leaves her life in England in the early 20th century and journeys to the remote…

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actors on stage in Peter Pan

Bad Hat Theatre’s Peter Pan Has Landed in Granville Island

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We were provided tickets to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.   The Waterfront Theatre has plush comfortable seats but be prepared to be snuggle up close to your seat mate. The show itself tells the classic tale with pirates, lost boys, Tinkerbell,…

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