BloggersFete 2018 starts in two weeks and I’m so excited! Ashley, Suzanne, Shannon, Tara, Craig and I have been busy on Facebook and email planning this event for months now. It all begins soon with a Twitter party, blog giveaways, TWO Instagram loop giveaways, and a Facebook party! You’re all invited to join us on […]
5 Tips for Visiting Walt Disney World Resort
Have you ever been to the Walt Disney World Resort? If not, what are you waiting for?!? My family and I just recently came back from our very first visit, and I have to tell you it’s absolutely AMAZING! Having only ever been to Disneyland, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I wasn’t disappointed. I’m […]
Paul: Apostle of Christ {DVD review & giveaway}
The Apostle Paul wrote eight of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament (and maybe more, though scholars debate that). He’s well-known for his dramatic conversion and his lengthy missionary journeys. St. Paul was a giant of faith in the early Church, and to us today, it can be easy to forget that he was […]
Help kids learn to manage money with the Kingdom Code!
For about the past year, Sunshine has been asking me for ways she can earn money. At ten years old, she loves having her own spending money and easily uses up her birthday chques. The Kingdom Code program has been a great way for her to learn money and life skills while starting her own […]
The Best Baby Carriers {and how to choose the right carrier for your baby}
I’ve used a variety of baby carriers since my oldest was an infant. Whether you’re working about the house or hiking your favourite trail, a baby carrier lets you have your hands free while keeping baby close. Here’s a list of the carriers that I’ve used with my babies (and toddlers), and what I like […]
Hiking the Teapot Hill Trail in Cultus Lake Provincial Park
We’ve enjoyed camping at Cultus Lake twice this year (for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, ironically!). This provincial park about an hour out of Vancouver offers a variety of things to do, including some great hikes. Whether you’re camping at Cultus Lake or just driving up from Vancouver for the day, your family will have […]
6 Tips for Writing Blog Posts More Effectively, in Less Time
Writing good blog posts quickly is a skill that takes time and practice to develop. The more posts you write, the faster and more efficient you’ll be at creating blog posts. Here are six tips for writing blog posts more effectively, in less time. Find your ideal writing conditions Figure out what the ideal conditions […]
Week by Week Guide to Twin Pregnancy
When people find out that I’m a twin, they often ask me what that’s like—and what my chances of having twins myself are. While I haven’t yet had a twin pregnancy, the question does come up in my head each time I get pregnant. Twin pregnancy is becoming more common and is a little bit […]
Cultus Lake Waterpark is a splashing good time for the whole family!
On hot summer days when I was growing up, my mom would take us to the lake. These days, I’m the one looking for a place to cool off when the temperatures get over 25* C. Around Vancouver, one of the coolest places for hot summer days is Cultus Lake Waterpark! BC’s biggest waterpark offers […]
