The Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain (& a giveaway)
ActivitiesGiveawaysNews November 27, 2012 30
Be whisked mountaintop on the Super Skyride where you can enjoy the winter wonderland of The Peak of Christmas. There’s so much to see and do. Visit Santa in his workshop and have your photo taken, huddle together as you tour our mountain trails on a sleigh ride, visit the SOS Children’s Gingerbread Village and vote for your favourite creation, twirl on our 8,000 square foot mountaintop skate pond, decorate antlers and get a reindeer tattoo, take in the Holly the Jolly Reindeer Show or a Reindeer Ranger Talk (on most Peak of Christmas dates), or cozy up in the Chalet to enjoy Christmas classics in the Theatre in the Sky cinema.
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Top 10 Family Events in Vancouver this Holiday Season!
ActivitiesEvents November 24, 2012 1
Christmas in Vancouver! Christmas is by far my favourite time of the year and I love getting out to explore what our lovely city has to offer during the holidays. I have started a list of some fun things to do over the holidays with family and friends that... Read more
Toons for Toddlers: A real life theatre experience for your wee ones (& a giveaway!)
ActivitiesGiveawaysNews November 14, 2012 10
Something that I never got around to doing when Portia was an infant, was to hit up the popular Movies for Mommies theatre experiences that a lot of my friends enjoyed so much. The concept is that you can bring your baby to the theatre, watch a movie (geared... Read more
Jelly Window Stickers = Endless Toddler Fun
Activities October 6, 2012 2
This morning, I whipped out a package of jelly window stickers from my little bag ‘o’ tricks for Portia. She had so much fun with them (even though they are now in many more places around the house than just on the windows) and it was a great... Read more
Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo by Jonathan Smallwood I should start by saying that I support our local events and attractions as much as the next parent; however, if you are looking for a little family adventure, think of our friends down south and try out the Seattle Woodland Park... Read more
August Family Events & Activities
ActivitiesEventsNews August 5, 2012 0
Summer time and the living’s easy…. especially since we are getting better than amazing weather in Vancouver these days! July has come and gone and we are already a few days into August, meaning I am late in getting this post up, but hopefully you agree with the saying... Read more
I am excited to be able to offer one lucky reader the opportunity to win a Grouse Mountain Summer Adventure Camp experience for their child (ages 8-14)! Make sure you enter the contest below and spread the word to your friends and family. A great North Shore summer activity... Read more
If you have a budding golfer in your family, you should take advantage of this great initiative going on up at Whistler! At the Nicklaus North, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler GC, and Whistler Golf Course, children (accompanied by a paying adult) can golf for free! “Whistler is vacation place for... Read more
North Vancouver’s Annual Friday Evening Concert Series is back, starting this weekend! The calendar below is from the North Van Rec site. You can find out more information by visiting their site and I will be adding these events to my calendar as well. Evenings in Edgemont Live In... Read more
Kerrisdale Play Palace
ActivitiesNewsThis & That July 3, 2012 4
School’s out for the SUMMER! That means that even the programs for wee ones, such as StrongStart and some regular play gyms etc. are also no longer available to us. I am always searching for things to do with Portia, especially in that morning chunk of time between wake-up... Read more
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- Today is an opportunity to celebrate love, even though we’re living it at all times, in different forms and permutations. I think it’s important to remember that no matter the relationship, there will be cloudy days scattered in with the sunny ones. We’re human and complicated beings and it’s just the way it goes. Despite the busyness (and sometimes chaos) in our lives, I have this guy as my rock and I count my lucky stars for that ✨. This man brings so much sunshine to my life and to anyone who is fortunate enough to be a part of
- Today was a *snow day* in Vancouver- meaning all schools were closed (and all kids were home!) It was an exercise for me in ‘letting go’ of what I knew needed to get done and what I also knew was NOT going to get done. I’m not good at ‘letting go’. I NEED to work to support myself and the kids. It’s not an option for me to not work and it becomes pretty stressful when I know an entire day goes by that I don’t feel like I’m ‘hustling’. #truth Having said all that... we had a really fun
