If you are a parent like me, we get extra busy in the Summer. We snack all day and with the heat, we are exhausted and just do not feel hungry enough for a large meal let alone want to turn on any ovens/stoves in…
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Small Business Sunday with Summer Adventures in a Box
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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Fun Bubble Activities
We can never get enough bubbles in our house during the Summer. It is their most requested activity when we are just hanging around the backyard. Of course, just regular old bubbles can get dull fairly quickly. So, a list of fun activities using…
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5 Summer Sensory Bins For Toddlers
One of the best things about Summer is that you can keep the mess from your kid’s activities outside. The best outdoor activity for toddlers, in my opinion, is sensory bins! The options are endless and provide your kids with fine and gross motor skills,…
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5 Delicious Popsicle’s To Make This Summer
A couple Summer’s ago I picked up a super fun Zoku popsicle mold and I swore to my husband I would use it. Unfortunately, he was right and it was only used a handful of times. However, this Summer it will be different as I…
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Sunscreen- Is yours safe?
Every summer articles, Facebook posts, and pictures are shared across your newsfeed all discussing sunscreen. Whether it be a parent asking for advice on a good one or an article about an awful chemical burn courtesy of the product trying to prevent just that….
Read More...Summer Memories: North Buck Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Despite the fact that the weather seems to have shifted a bit this week and September is on everyone’s mind, I’m still dreaming of my last camping trip to North Buck Lake Provincial Recreation Area. It was one of those trips that I can’t stop smiling…
Read More...Summer Stuff in the City
Summer is always buzzing in Vancouver, that’s for sure. Given that we are in the final weeks, if you are thinking, “hmm I wonder what events are taking place that I should check out this month?” don’t worry, we got you covered. Here are some…
Read More...FREE Family Fishing Weekend!
It only happens twice a year (once in February) and this weekend July 9 & 10th- Free Family Fishing in Alberta! What does that actually mean? You do NOT need a fishing license on these two days! It is available for all residents of Alberta…
Read More...Summer with Kids: Vancouver Ice Cream Shops
There’s still lots of summer left, and that means there’s lots of time for some frozen treats. But where to go in search of the perfect scoop? Here are some of our favourite Vancouver ice cream shops in and around the city, presented in alphabetical…
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