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20 Family Friendly Activities in Whistler

For the past 5 years, August sees our family heading up the Sea to Sky highway to visit one of the most beautiful places in the world, Whistler. We are so lucky that my in-laws host us in a home and we get to take in all the mountain resort town has to offer. Maybe you have been to Whistler during ski and snowboard season, as that is what it is popular for. However, if you haven’t been during the warmer months, you are missing out. There are so many great spots to enjoy and I am going to share the many family friendly gems that exist.

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Community Art Shop Fosters Creativity In Store and Online

We are lucky to live in a vibrant area of Vancouver, Canada. It is full of art and culture for all to enjoy. I feel so fortunate my kids are growing up in a community that recognizes the importances of the arts. My 8 year old daughter in particular, benefits from this, as I know she will grow up having a job doing something creative. She is my highly sensitive, innovative soul who loves to dance and design things. Whether it is beading, painting or journaling, she can often be found making things (when she isn’t terrorizing her older brother…I kid…sort of). When we are looking for creative inspiration or supplies, we have one neighborhood spot that we frequent. This Main Street staple is a beautiful shop called Collage Collage.

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Supporting Local By Visiting Emma Lea Farms

One of our favorite summer traditions year after year, is visiting Emma Lea Farms to pick berries. Located about 30 minutes southeast of Vancouver, we make the trip to pick strawberries each June (this year the crop was a bit later due to inclement weather). Read on to find out why heading to Delta to visit this lovely family run farm is tops on our list.

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10 Unique Gifts Teachers Actually Want

As the school year comes to an end, I know many parents (let’s be honest, in most cases it is the moms) are once again trying to come up with way to recognize their child’s classroom teacher. And as a full time Kindergarten teacher that has taught over 2 years during a pandemic, I do feel spoiling the teachers, support workers and other hardworking individuals in the schools should be a priority.

Building Bricks | Learning with Legos | Alphabet Games | Numbers Games | Kids Activities | Kids Learning

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Building Block Bricks Letters and Numbers

As I am sure many of you can relate to, while we social distance at home, I am trying to occupy the kids with different activities. With a three and a half year age gap, it isn’t always easy to find something they both get into. So when I challenged them to create the alphabet and numbers with building bricks, I didn’t know what to expect.

Snacks for Kids | Healthy Kids | Healthy Snacks | Apple Recipes

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Healthy Snacks with Pazazz

“Mom, I am so hungry”. How many of you have heard this on repeat? Snack requests are inevitable if you have children. They can come day or night and even after you have recently served a meal. Keeping a variety of healthy snacks on hand can keep any mom busy.

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Pediatric Dental Group : Kid Approved Dentist for the Win

I don’t know about you, but as a child, I was not keen on going to the dentist or the doctor. In fact, I was extremely apprehensive any time I had to make a trip to one of their offices. Partially, it was the fear of the unknown and to another degree, it was the discomfort I had experienced getting a shot or my teeth cleaned.

Kids Breathing Techniques | Kids Yoga | Kids Mindfulness | Calming Kids | Ideas to Calm Kids

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Proven Breathing Methods for Calming Kids

Last Spring, I went on a whim and flew to Toronto to take part in course to learn about teaching yoga to kids through Rainbow Kids Yoga. Over three days, we learned about introducing children to yoga poses, enriching movement and of course, meditation and breathing techniques. Not only was what I learned the perfect addition to my repertoire as a classroom teacher, but it was extremely beneficial to my work as a parent of two young kids.

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Treasured Fall Tradition

Hands down Fall is my favorite season. As a child, it was probably Summer, but in adulthood Fall represents much more. Perhaps it is partially because my birthday falls in September and with school starting, it feels like a new beginning. Plus how could you not love the beauty of the season with its cooler temperatures and vibrant colors with the leaves changing.

Backyard Movie Night | Outdoor Movie Night | Kids Summer Party Idea | Vancouver Rental Company

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Host a Backyard Movie Night with Roowsi

As the summer break comes to an end, there was one item on my bucket list that I wanted to check off before the routine of September hits. While we don’t have a huge backyard at our Vancouver rental property, the size and layout bodes well for a movie night. And not surprisingly, when I told the kids that we were going to stay up late and eat popcorn and candy, while watching a movie outside, their minds were blown. Continue Reading

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