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5 Ways to Spark your kids Creativity at Home with Canon MegaTank Refillable Printer

March 9, 2023

Feeling like you need a little creative nudge? Here are 5 Ways to spark your kids (and your) creativity at home. Some of the big ones for me are the activators; like getting outside for a walk and decluttering spaces to feel free to create. Read below for all our ideas and we hope it […]

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At Home Printables from Home

As a work from home mom I find there’s many moments where I could use a quiet moment. One of my favourite parenting hacks, something the kids Oma and Grammy started doing for them that I adapted is Google searching for free printables.  All you need is a great printer and ink to get the […]

February 23, 2023

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the view from the hotel at Summerland Waterfront Resort

This year I found myself online shopping for gifts and personal items way more than past years. I’ve put together a list of “Gifts for Her” this season, featuring items that I either personally have on my wish list or have purchased myself this year and see so much value in them.  There’s a variety […]

December 12, 2022

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Things to do with the family in Summerland BC

Looking to get a way with the family but want to make sure you can still relax? Fall is considered slow season in Summerland, BC, though there is no shortage in things to do with the family. It wasn’t hard to fill up our weekend with activities, allowing lots of time to relax as well […]

November 19, 2022

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Iris Visual Group in Chilliwack Review

The other week I spent the morning trying on what felt like 100’s of frames and was able to narrow down to a handful of frames that made it into my top styles for the Fall of 2022. I always find the best selection at IRIS, where a lot of the styles are also available […]

November 1, 2022

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Gift Shop from HowlOver canada

It’s that time of year again, when FlyOver Canada get’s a little bit spooky and biker mama the witch comes storming through the FlyOver Canada film to create HowlOver Canada. This family friendly Halloween event is sure to have your jaws drops with the stunning views and also kids cackling as they watch biker mama […]

October 12, 2022

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Mother and Daughter leaving White Spot Restaurants with a Pirate Pack

Did you know this?! White Spot is Canada’s longest running restaurant chain, it has also proudly supported local growers for more than nine decades! Some of these growers since the day White Spot and Nat Bailey started their partnership with a handshake! I love the commitment to local and seeing farmers from BC highlighted on […]

August 12, 2022

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Packing your summer beach bag

We are already in our second week of summer and I feel like it has just flown by. As soon as the sun FINALLY got warmer here I found myself really starting to add to my summer bucket list for the kids (and myself)! Are we all just giving a huge sigh of relief that […]

July 15, 2022

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FlyOver Canada Vancouver BC Windborne Show

Every time I go to see a new FlyOver Canada show it’s my new favourite. This is absolutely true with the latest viewing of the newest screening of Windborne – Call of the Canadian Rockies. It is a must see! It’s incredible how it truly feels like you are flying over Canada and you explore […]

July 13, 2022

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