Looking for a fun family event to attend this weekend? This looks like so much fun! … [Continue reading...]
Family FUSE Weekend at the Vancouver Art Gallery (& a giveaway!)
June 5, 2013 Leave a Comment
June 8 & 9, 2013 Saturday & Sunday, 10am-5pm This Family FUSE Weekend at the Vancouver Art Gallery, use the power of your imagination to fly away with artists, musicians, performers and educators in an exciting exploration of the “Wonderlands”. Set forth on an adventure, dream big and discover inspiring places together through exciting activities, performances and hands-on sessions on all floors of the Gallery. Families are invited to join artists, musicians, performers and educators as they take kids and parents on an exciting exploration through ‘Wonderlands’. It’s a great opportunity for the whole family to learn new ways to share stories through a range of exciting and fun activities, performances and hands-on sessions throughout the Gallery. To … [Continue reading...]
West Van Community Day 2013: A Fantastic Family Event
May 28, 2013 Leave a Comment
Every year for as long as I can remember, my family and I would walk down the street and find a spot to watch the West Vancouver Community Day parade from. When we were in elementary school, we were usually IN the parade, which was always a highlight! Community Day is always the first Saturday in June, so we don't have much longer to wait! :) Here is a sneak peek at an event that you and your family will surely love! Fingers crossed the rain holds off! Dance Stage at Ambleside Park 12-12:30 p.m. Vanleena Dance Academy 12:45-1 p.m. Eireborn Irish Dancers 1:15-1:45 p.m. Shift Dance 1:55-2 p.m. Hot Flash Hoofers 2:10-2:40 p.m. Pro Arte Dance Centre 2:55-3:25 p.m. RNB Dance & Theatre Arts 3:30-4 p.m. North Shore Academy of … [Continue reading...]
What VancouverMom means to me!
May 27, 2013 7 Comments
Just under a year ago, my little blog was nominated for the VancouverMom.ca's Vancouver's Top 30 Mom Blogger Awards. I managed to sneak in to the Top 30 amidst a slew of fantastic blogs written by a group of lovely mamas. What a huge honour and privilege it was... and continues to be! Once North Shore Mama blog made it into the Top 30, I started on a journey I could not have imagined ever being on. Before I started my blog, I didn't really know much about blogging at all! All I knew was that I loved writing, I loved the idea of having a blog, and I loved being 'helpful'. Little did I know how much I would soon LOVE the community I became a part of within our group of Top 30. VancouverMom helped put my North Shore Mama blog on the map. I grew my pet-project in ways I did … [Continue reading...]
Giveaway: 4 passes for the World of Art at VICF!
May 19, 2013 9 Comments
One of my favourite fieldtrips with my students every year is to the Vancouver International Children's Festival. As a French Immersion teacher, the VICF is perfect because of the FrancoFun day which offers activities and performances in French! I have yet to take my own children to the VICF, but we plan on going this year for the first time! I'm really looking forward to it, especially since I have not been since it's been on Granville Island! "A world-renowned festival of performing arts for young audiences, the Vancouver International Children's Festival has been educating, entertaining and inspiring young audiences since 1978." I am excited to have the opportunity of giving away a Family 4-Pack of passes to the World of Art in the Children's Festival's Activity Zone. There are … [Continue reading...]
Mama’s Night Out with Modern Mama North Shore
March 27, 2013 Leave a Comment
Modern Mama North Shore is hosting a fabulous Mama's Night Out on Tuesday, April 16th from 7:30-9:30pm. They have teamed up with DAVIDsTEA again after a very successful night out at the Edgemont location in February. This time, all the fun will be had at the Park Royal location! The idea behind Modern Mama's Nights Out is to bring together North Shore moms and there is always something special going on. This upcoming event is one you will not want to miss out on as it will be filled with Purdy's chocolate, DAVIDsTEA, swag bags including a warming pillow from Warm Buddy ($30 value), product samples from Crabtree & Evelynn, DavidsTea loose tea samples, a $10 gift certificate to Romantique (lingerie) at Park Royal (and more!), and a guaranteed door prize! Here is the … [Continue reading...]
Easter Events on the North Shore 2013
March 26, 2013 Leave a Comment
If you haven't already done so, check out the calendar (on the right) to find out about all the Easter events going on this week and weekend! Happy Easter! … [Continue reading...]
The Magic of Santa! December 21st & 22nd at The Pacific Coliseum
December 5, 2012 Leave a Comment
Christmas Comes Early with The Magic of Santa! Get into the Christmas spirit when The Magic of Santa! comes to the Pacific Coliseum for four family-friendly performances, December 21st & 22nd. From dancing Christmas trees and rockin’ reindeer, a singing snow queen, and jovial Santa, all the wonderful elements of Christmas are combined into one theatrical holiday musical that the whole family will enjoy! Join Emily on her enchanted journey as she searches for her very own Christmas wish. With help from Rudy, Mrs. Clause, Skitter the Mouse and other loveable characters, Emily will discover the wonders of Santa’s magic. With larger-than-life characters, original music and dynamic production numbers, The Magic of Santa! is a Christmas present for the entire family! Event: … [Continue reading...]
Portia’s 2012 advent calendar- hand made with love!
December 4, 2012 Leave a Comment
This year for Christmas I decided to get all crafty and make Portia an advent calendar. I do not really consider myself to be a very 'crafty' individual, so I decided that this year, I would tackle a project that would be easy enough, but would be fun for Portia as well! I purchased all of my calendar-building materials at a dollar store to keep costs down (especially since I had no idea what I was doing and did not want to feel guilty if I abandoned the project in frustration half way through). Materials used: -2 sets of 12 little white boxes (ready to unfold and pop together) -gold numbered stickers -red, green and gold curling ribbon -'stuffing' for the boxes What I chose to fill the boxes with was: mini board books, little animal figurines, a Designs by Erica O hair … [Continue reading...]
tree-selecting, cookie-baking, and lots of beautiful lights!
December 1, 2012 6 Comments
Every year, at around this time, you start seeing articles in magazines, the newspaper and online explaining how to "deal with/get through/manage the holiday season without losing your mind/sanity/friends (or whatever)". I have never understood how such a sparkly, cozy and giving time of year would need 'dealing-with' or 'getting-through'. Christmas has always been my most favourite time of the year! I personally wish time would slow right down at this time of year so that we could pack in as much holiday fun as possible! Having said all that, perhaps I grew up loving Christmas so much because my parents (and other family members) took it upon themselves to make this time of year feel super extra special, without much fuss! When I pause and think of all of my favourite things about the … [Continue reading...]
