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A laptop scholarship? What’s that?

I recently came across a post on Facebook advertising a laptop scholarship and naturally I was curious. What’s a lap top scholarship anyway?

Well it’s kind of like any other scholarship but instead of getting cash towards your education you’re getting a laptop!

This idea came to local business owner and mom, Sharon Perry, trying her best to navigate having three kids in school during a global…

Why should you wear orange on September 30th?



September 30th has been declared Orange Shirt Day annually, in recognition of the harm the residential school system did to children’s sense of self-esteem and well being, and as an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that everyone around us matters.

Over the past several years my sons school has taken part in Orange Shirt Day and I admit for the first few years I had no idea why. All I…

30 days of summer adventures with Kidsworld

The Kidsworld summer Pass is one of my family’s favorite things and we look forward to its release every year.

With everything that’s been going on we were pretty sure that this year we wouldn’t have the opportunity to attend any Kidsworld events but, great news! Kidsworld is back with a modified program that includes a mix of online and in person events.

The Kidsworld program is an incredibly…

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I’m sure we can all agree that 2020 has been ridiculous, for lack of a better word.

We had so many plans and I suppose one of the reasons we have felt so defeated and just blah for the past few months is partly because we are disappointed and still trying to process what this all means and partly we are mourning a…

Celebrate Canada Day – virtually

It’s Canada Day and in addition to it being a strange time in our history it’s also grey and wet here in the Fraser Valley.

It feels to me like a perfect cuddle up with a book or movie kind of day, but, I also miss our usual parade circuit, and this year there are a few that you can catch from the comfort of your couch!

My cousin is a fixture in all of the local parades with her talented group…

RBC Race for Kids is on this weekend

If you’re still trying to figure out what to do this weekend, the RBC Race for Kids is a fantastic event for the entire family. You still have time to register and take a step in support of childhood cancer and mental health initiatives.

At the RBC Race for the Kidsin Vancouver, runners and walkers of all ages and abilities will participate in a scenic 5K route or a 2K fun run, followed by a…

Easter Celebrations at Rocky Mountain Flatbread

📷: Rocky Mountain Flatbread

Rocky Mountain Flatbread is always at the top of my list for family friendly dining.

It’s the perfect setting for all ages so it doesn’t really matter if you have a wide age range in the kiddos. In our circle we have a pretty decent gap with the youngest being under 2 years old and the oldest being 13, Rocky Mountain Flatbread pleases all of them AND the grownups.

Th…

RBC Race for Kids- Vancouver

One of our favorite events of the year is coming up on Sunday, June 2 and you still have time to sign up at the early bird rate until April 16th.

Early bird registration until April 16th

The RBC Race for the Kidshas gone global to become an exciting series of seventeen charitable runs supporting children’s causes in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Kuala Lumpur, United Kingdom, Trinidad…

If you haven’t visited Rocky Mountain Flatbread yet, I need to know, why not??? It is by far one of our favorite family hang outs and I’ve even had the opportunity to attend some really fun events hosted by the team at Rocky Mountain Flatbread.

They have something for everyone, no really they do. You can opt for vegan, vegetarian and gluten free PLUS they are a NUT FREE restaurant which scored…

It’s less than 60 Days until Earth Hour

Will you be powering off this year?

For the past 10 years, people around the world have come together for Earth Hour to support efforts to change climate change. Together, we have created a powerful movement that helped deliver strong global commitments to address this threat.

Climate change is a huge challenge for us all, and there are urgent threats popping up all the time. The loss of nature…

Start the year off with a chilly plunge

I’ve never done a polar bear swim in my life, I briefly considered it last year but the boy and I decided at the last minute that we would rather stay home in our warm, DRY, pjs than venture out to voluntarily run into the icy waters around the Fraser Valley.

Again this year there was a brief moment of consideration but we are planning once again to opt out of this year’s annual plunge. Are you…

Tree Chipping for Charity- Surrey

Are you ready to de-Christmas the house? I know I sure am!

While I love shiny things and all the glitter it’s that time of year that I’m over it and so very ready to put it all away for another year.

If you’re with me and need a place dispose of your Christmas tree, Central City Mall in Surrey is hosting a chipping event in support of the Surrey Food Bank.

Drop off your Christmas tree at Central…

Ring in the New Year with a Pizza Party at Rocky Mountain Flatbread

Every year Rocky Mountain Flatbread takes all of the guess work out of New Years Eve with the kids.

At Rocky Mountain Flatbread they keep every family member in mind and you can be sure the kids will be occupied so the parents can enjoy a few minutes or perhaps a glass of wine or a signature cocktail while the kids make their pizza or hang out in the kids corner.

They have a great family…

The Portable North Pole brings the magic of Christmas to life

There’s nothing like the magic of the Christmas season, it’s definitely my favorite time of year for so many reasons.

I love decorating the house, seeing all of the twinkling lights, heading out to holiday events, spending time with family and friends, but mostly I love the traditions that we’ve created over the years.

One tradition is using the Portable North Poleto bring the magic of Christmas…

Time to get your Glow on! Christmas Glow Langley is open

Last year Christmas Glow opened in Langley and I’m so excited that it’s back for the 2018 holiday season.

This family friendly Fraser Valley event opened its doors on November 22 for its 2nd annual Christmas Glow, and its bigger and brighter than ever.

Set inside the greenhouses of Milner Village Garden in Langley, Glow guests can enjoy the millions of twinkling lights, lighted sculptures,…

Digital Detox…complete

I have been noticeably absent from both social media and the blog for the past 3 plus months and it was such a needed break.

Sometimes when your life revolves around a screen, day in and day out it gets very tiresome and you just need to unplug and completely shut down.

After our summer road trip I thought I would get back into the swing of things and find a regular rhythm again but I didn’t. I…

Canada Day at the Fort

It’s no secret that I adore the National Historic Site in Fort Langley. I’ve written about it countless times, and experienced almost all of their events from the new kids lay area to the temporary exhibit called Indigenous Ingenuity. I’ve even spent the night in the oTENTiks located within the Forts walls a bunch of times.

They always throw a fantastic Canada Day Partyand this year will be no…