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🚹MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Tuesday , February 3rd at 🚹MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Tuesday , February 3rd at 7am tickets go on sale for our next Snacks In The City with @stongsmarket ! The only way to get the hottest ticket in town is to subscribe for our e-newsletter and be ready to jump on tickets at 7am. There are only 500 tickets and they go FAST! Subscribe to our E-newsletter in our bio link for access to tickets on Feb.3rd! Each ticket includes an unbelievable swab bag full 30+ brands like @lacroixwater @poptasticpop , @thosepretzels , & @organikahealth AND a chance to win $5000 in prizes including our Grand Prize getaway to the @westinbayshore at the Instagram Live Party! #snacksinthecity2026 #vancouverevents #snacks #swagbag #hflvancouver
Looking for ideas on amazing overnight camps near Looking for ideas on amazing overnight camps near Metro Vancouver? ⁠ ⁠ There are many different types of sleepaway camps to choose from, each with its own unique focus or theme. ⁠Here are some of our favourites: ⁠ ⁠ Camp Qwanoes ( @qwanoes ) located on 55 acres of beautiful waterfront near Crofton on Vancouver Island, is a high-adventure Christian camp offers overnight summer programs for kids aged 8–18. Days are filled with sun, laughter, great food, & nonstop action, with 75+ activities to choose from — including wakeboarding, archery, mountain boarding, kayaking, and the iconic Sky-Scraper.⁠ ⁠ Fireside Adventures ( @myfiresideadventures ) offers powerful overnight outdoor experiences that help kids grow into confident, grounded, and resilient humans. Set in the natural beauty of Sechelt, BC, these camps invite kids to step away from screens and daily pressures and reconnect — with nature, others, and themselves. If you have teens, check out their global adventures!⁠ ⁠ St. Michaels University School ( @yoursmus ) camps are hosted on the school’s stunning Victoria, BC campus. Built around the idea to learn, discover, and create, these immersive programs give teens the chance to grow their skills, explore new interests, and build friendships with campers from around the world. Choose from enriching academic camps like Leadership, Engineering, and Game Development, or high-performance sports camps.⁠ ⁠ ⁠Camp Grafton ( @camp_grafton ) is nestled on Shuswap Lake, BC, and offers campers aged 6-16 a variety of unforgettable overnight summer experiences rooted in friendship and outdoor adventure. This welcoming camp offers kids the chance to unplug, build confidence, and grow through games, nature exploration, team challenges, and meaningful campfire conversations.⁠ ⁠ Camp Fircom ( @campfircom ) on Gambier Island in BC, celebrates the outdoors and an outdoor lifestyle! Campers spend their days unplugged from screens and immersed in fresh air, exploring forest trails, swimming in the Salish Sea, trying new activities like kayaking or low-ropes challenges, and making lifelong friendships around the campfire.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ đŸ”„ SEE THE FULL OVERNIGHT CAMP GUIDE IN OUR BIO LINK!
🌟SNACKS IN THE CITY SWAG BAG GIVEAWAY⁠! 🌟 🌟SNACKS IN THE CITY SWAG BAG GIVEAWAY⁠! 🌟 Snacks In The City with @stongsmarket and Healthy Family Living is coming up on Feb 28 in Metro Vancouver!⁠ Tickets are $54.95 + taxes and include a sweet swag bag that you'll pick up at Stong’s Market on Feb. 28 with food & drinks valued at over $200, PLUS the chance to win $5,000+ in prizes at the @hflvancouver INSTAGRAM LIVE Party, including a Grand Prize 2-Night Getaway to the @westinbayshore in downtown Vancouver! đŸ€© The 30+ awesome featured brands include @lacroixwater , @poptasticpop , @organikahealth , @thosepretzels and so many more!⁠ 🎉 Tickets for the Feb SNACKS IN THE CITY go on sale to @hflvancouver E-Newsletter subscribers at 7am on Tues. February 3rd - mark your calendars and subscribe! Many of the 500 tickets were snagged during our holiday presale, and the rest will go fast! Subscribe to the @hflvancouver E-Newsletter through the link in bio for access to tickets! TODAY YOU CAN WIN A SNACKS IN THE CITY SWAG BAG! ⁠ **TO ENTER TO WIN**⁠⠀ ⁠ ✅ Like this post & Follow @stongsmarket , @hflvancouver , and @lacroixwater; ✅ Sign up for an Instagram Live Party Notification! This feature is on mobile only under the @hflvancouver bio - let us know in the comments that you have signed up; AND ✅ Tag a Metro Vancouver friend and let us know how excited you’d be to sample these amazing goodies! (tag as many friends as you like, max one per comment)⁠ ⁠ BONUS ENTRIES:⁠ ✅ Share this post to your stories and tag @stongsmarket, @hflvancouver⁠ and @lacroixwater; ✅ Subscribe to the @hflvancouver E-Newsletter for access to tickets on Feb. 3rd! (link in bio, let us know in the comments that you subscribed)⁠ ⁠ Contest closes at 11:59 pm PST on Sunday, January 25th, 2026, and the winner will be announced on Monday, Jan. 26th. Winner has 24 hrs to claim their prize, or we'll announce a new winner. Only BC residents aged 18+ are eligible to win and swag bag pick-up MUST happen in person in North Van, Vancouver, or Surrey on Feb. 28th, 2026 between 11am-2pm. Note: This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram & we will never ask for credit card information to claim a prize.
Sometimes you just need a date night. You need to Sometimes you just need a date night. You need to have a little bit of grownup time to reconnect, eat something that appeals to a more grown up palate and also get some face-time without interruption for a juice box or a snack. ⁠ ⁠ But you need to know you are leaving your kids in good hands. We have pulled together fun-filled places you can drop off your kids while you go on a date night in and around Metro Vancouver. If you need ideas of what to do on your date night, check out our article on Winter Date Nights in Metro Vancouver! ⁠ ⁠ See bio link for details!
Bring the cafĂ© magic home — but better. 🍄☁ Bring the cafĂ© magic home — but better. đŸ„â˜ïžâ  ⁠ Say hello to your new cozy ritual: the Instant Coffee Frothy Latte with Benefits — a creamy, dreamy lift that fuels your day and feeds your soul (minus the jitters).⁠ ⁠ This isn’t just any latte — it’s your morning (or afternoon) upgrade. With functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga, you get focus, immune support, and smooth, sustained energy. Thank you @foursigmatic !!⁠ ⁠ Why you’ll want one now:⁠ ⁠ 1. Whips up in minutes — no lineups, no fuss⁠ ⁠ 2. Rich, frothy texture that feels luxurious⁠ ⁠ 3. Clean ingredients, zero crash⁠ ⁠ Something you can sip while juggling the school run or that “just five more minutes of peace” moment⁠ ⁠ Pour it over warm milk (or iced, for a summer twist), stir, and sip. Bonus: kids can peek over the counter and wonder how your coffee is so fancy.⁠ ⁠ ✹ Try it today and tag me — I dare you not to feel a little bit magical. ✹⁠ Get the recipe and full how-to on Healthy Family Living — link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #LatteLove #FunctionalCoffee #ParentFuel #MorningRituals #HealthyFamilyLiving CaffeineWithBenefits CozySips
Anyone else do a polar bear dip? Let us know where Anyone else do a polar bear dip? Let us know where if you did! #polarbeardip #polarbearswim #hflvancouver
May 2026 bring you all the love, giggles, deep hug May 2026 bring you all the love, giggles, deep hugs and all the joy! We want more of this! #happynewyear #2026#hflvancouver
So many of the Holiday Events in Metro Vancouver g So many of the Holiday Events in Metro Vancouver go past the 25th! Don’t miss out on the fun! See the full guide in our bio!
Happy Holidays from Kay, Angela & the whole Health Happy Holidays from Kay, Angela & the whole Healthy Family Living team! May 2026 bring all the best to you & your loved ones!
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