As moms, we often spend our days picking up toys, planning meals, loading the dishwasher, taxiing kids around, and doing other repetitive, menial tasks. Sometimes, we just need a break—an evening to get out and get a fresh perspective. Whether your night off is a weekly, monthly or yearly occurrence, here are a some fun […]
Earth Rangers teaches kids about nature and conservation with fun missions!
With the kids out of school for the summer, it’s hard to find fun activities and educational programs for them to be involved in. A few years ago I came upon a program called Earth Rangers. This free, online program teaches children about conservation, protecting the environment, animals and extinction. While it isn’t a camp […]
12+ Family-friendly Hikes around Greater Vancouver
One of our favourite summer family activities is hiking together. Over the past few years, we’ve had fun exploring the mountains and parks of Vancouver. If you’re looking for some great hikes to do as a family, here’s a list of our favourite family-friendly hikes around Greater Vancouver. These range from easy hikes (flat and […]
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 […]
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 […]
See the Science Behind Pixar at Telus World of Science!
Say “Pixar” and you’ll probably find us at the movie theatre. We’ve seen every Pixar movie every made and own most of them too. So when I saw a poster with a huge Sully on it hanging from the side of the Telus World of Science, I was interested. Did we want to take a […]
Explore Jericho Beach & the Old Hastings Mill Store Museum
When we were invited for brunch at the Blenheim Pub, I thought it would be a great opportunity to explore Kitsilano. We’ve heard great things about the beach there since moving to Vancouver. However, waking up to a rainy Sunday morning quickly changed our plans. As we drove across town to the Blenheim, I began […]
Go for a Family Brunch at the Blenheim Pub in Kitsilano! {review}
Dining out with kids can be difficult. Family restaurants often lack the menu selection or vibes that we look for when eating out, but pubs and other nice restaurants aren’t kid-friendly. So I was very excited to hear about the Blenheim, a family-friendly pub in Kitsilano. This German-style eating house has a kids’ play area […]
Family Camping at Cultus Lake, British Columbia
Mother’s Day weekend found us kicking off the camping season at Cultus Lake, near Chiliwack, BC. This popular recreation destination is located just an hour and a half east of Vancouver and offers hiking, boating, beach and picnic areas, camping, and more. Our home for two nights was Delta Grove Campground, located halfway down Cultus […]
From the Bottom Up Foundation seeks to help low-income families in Vancouver with diapers
When we think about getting ready for a new baby, most of us think about big things like car seats and strollers, or cute things like booties and blankets. Yet one of the biggest expenses that comes with a new baby is diapers. And keeping a baby in diapers can be a big struggle for […]
