Staycation

Staycation Ideas in and around Greater Vancouver This Summer

Many are feeling the pinch of the increased interest rates and high price of gas and groceries.  I was in the grocery store today and it really hit me when I saw the prices of simple items like rice crackers and meat. With the high…

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How Does She Do It?… With Annie Barcenas

Modern Mama interviews Mom’s in our “How Does She Do It?” feature. If you are interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram. Our latest How Does She Do It?.. mama is Annie Barcenas. She is an entrepreneur, businesswoman, wife, and mother of two. She was born as…

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Disney on ice

Disney On Ice is Coming Back to Vancouver this Fall

It has been a few years (three exactly) since Disney on Ice has performed in Vancouver but they are set to return with Disney on Ice: Road Trip Adventures happening November 23 to 27th at the Pacific Coliseum.  Disney on Ice always puts on a…

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paws of fury

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank Movie & Giveaway

      PAWS OF FURY: THE LEGEND OF HANK ONLY IN THEATRES JULY 15, 2022   SYNOPSIS: A hard-on-his-luck hound Hank (Michael Cera) finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain’s (Ricky Gervais)…

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poppy

Giving Tuesdays – Poppy Barley

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Giving Tuesday was born and incubated at the 92nd Street Y and its Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact in New York City. Giving Tuesday is…

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Hello Google

Hey Google, Thank you for Making my Life Easier

My life is pretty hectic and anything that I can do to make my life even a little bit easier, is a welcome thing.  Several years ago we discovered Google Home assistant. We started off with a few Google Nest mini devices and expanded to…

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Fraser Valley Spray Parks

Spray Parks in the Fraser Valley

Abbotsford Spud Murphy Park – 32285 Hillcrest Ave This is a fun little park.  There is also a water filling station where you can fill your water bottles with the “best water in the world”.  There is a portable washroom on site and lots of…

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Canada Day

Canada Day 2022 in the Fraser Valley

Isn’t it wonderful that Canada Day is back to being live and in-person!  Oh how I have missed the parades, the food and the gatherings.  Canada Day long weekend is a staple of Summer. A time for celebration, bbq’s,  pool parties, fireworks and beverages.  So…

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Do it yourself and save money

Easy DIY = Saving Money

Do you find yourself spending a lot of money on items for their convenience.  There are lots of items that are cheaper to make at home but some items are just might not be worth the time it takes to make them yourself.  There are…

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open top touring

Pursuit Open Top Touring Comes To Jasper

The mountains are the place to be no matter what season it is. With breathtaking views, stunning landscapes, and animals you would never see in the city – you can’t beat it. Banff has offered Open Top Touring for some time now and we are…

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