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5 Ideas on how to spend a “me” day (in the Fraser Valley)

One of my new years goals was to set aside one evening per week where I did not go home from my day job and instead I met up with friends or had a “me” night out. I have managed to get out almost every…

2022 Festive Experiences in Greater Vancouver

Another trip around the sun has brought us back to the 2022 holiday season. Things are starting to feel back to “normal” and there is always an abundance of activities that you can partake in for the holidays. This year may be a struggle for…

2022 Greater Vancouver Haunted Attractions

These days there seems to be quite a few Haunted houses/mazes and scary events to help get you in the mood for Halloween, if peeing your pants in fear is your kind of fun, that is! Greater Vancouver has lots of haunted scary attractions to…

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…

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…

Jurassic Quest Comes to Greater Vancouver & Giveaway

Jurassic Quest is coming to British Colombia at two locations over 2 different weekends. See the life-size dinosaurs in Vancouver the weekend of May 13-15, 2022 at Vancouver Convention Centre or May 20-23 in Abbotsford at the TRADEX Trade and Exhibition Center. With a building…

Fun For Busy Parents

Busy parents need fun nights out too. Days off from parenting duties and the mundane tasks of everyday life. Sometimes it is nice to do things that we normally take our kids to, but with an adult-only twist. Now that restrictions are lifted, life…

Five Fraser Valley Locations to Celebrate Mom This Mothers Day

Every Mothers Day I look to unique and fun activities to do with the family. Starting the day with a brunch is also a nice treat. Here are a list of some activities that are happening in the Fraser Valley to help you celebrate the…

Five Easter Events In The Fraser Valley

Ah Spring…..a time for everything to start new and fresh. With Spring comes longer, warmer days, beautiful flowers and budding trees and the excitement of Easter. There is never a shortage of things to do in the Fraser Valley around Easter time. We are blessed…

2021 Festive Experiences in Greater Vancouver

Are you excited for this holiday season? This season looks so much better than the last. So many more things are open and operating this year. Businesses were able to plan for this season, unlike last when many had to switch gears or shut down…