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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 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…

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 Greater Vancouver Pumpkin Patches

UPDATED October 23, 2021 Well its that time of year again. The cooler days and nights, the changing leaves the corn mazes and pumpkin patches. When I started to put together this years list, I found so many that it took me all day…

Greater Vancouver Sunflower Experiences for 2021

Note: updated August 24th with reviews of experiences visiting any of the below listed sunflower festivals. With all the sun and heat we have been experiencing in British Columbia this summer, everything seems to be growing faster and sunflowers are no exception. The sunflower season…

10 Must Do Activities in British Columbia This Summer

The day has finally come, a day of hope and excitement. June 15th, 2021 marks the start of British Columbia’s step 2 restart plan. Ahhhhh (Do you hear that?), that is the sound of relief and excitement for what is to come. That…

Small Business Sunday With…… Laura Winship Photography

This is a very challenging and pivotal time for so many people and so many small businesses. We love supporting local and wanted to do our part in showcasing some fantastic small businesses. . . This week we are speaking with Laura Winship, Owner of…