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WINTER DATE NIGHT IDEAS IN METRO VANCOUVER

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Looking for some fun winter date night ideas in Metro Vancouver? In the overwhelm and busyness that is parenting young kids, it is all too easy to put your relationship …

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FAMILY ROCK CLIMBING IN METRO VANCOUVER

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Rock climbing: it’s not just for thrill-seeking adrenaline junkies anymore! These days, indoor rock climbing gyms are popping up all over Metro Vancouver, making it easy for families to try …

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5 HACKS FOR HOT LUNCHES

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Let’s talk insulated containers, there is nothing better than the promise of a hot lunch, but there is nothing worse than opening your lunch kit to find cold soggy leftovers. …

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SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS IN METRO VANCOUVER

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There are so many amazing school field trips for Metro Vancouver students! And we’ve made it easy for parents and teachers to find ones nearby with options in Abbotsford, Burnaby, …

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5 TIPS FOR STARTING AN URBAN GARDEN

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Are you ready to start gardening? The weather is getting warmer and many Metro Vancouver families are keen to get growing…us included! Our kids want to grow flowers, fruit, and …

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ZERO-WASTE ONE STEP AT A TIME

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Even when you know it’s the right thing to do, change can take time. Moving our home to a more zero-waste model has been an ongoing process for our family. …

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BINGE WORTHY TV SHOWS FOR TWEENS

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Looking for suggestions for TV shows for tweens that are worth watching together? Tweens are at such a fun age for many things! As we move through the years from …

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20 LUNCHBOX PROTEIN BOOSTS

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Worried about protein in your kids lunch? We know that protein is an important fuel for growing kids, so how concerned should parents be about their kids getting enough every …

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COVID-FRIENDLY SCHOOL FUNDRAISER IDEAS

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COVID has created huge challenges for fundraisers by seriously limiting the types of fundraising efforts most schools, preschools & daycares can run. Traditional activities like school fairs, movie nights, and …

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4 TIPS FOR FITTING KIDS FACE MASKS

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Wearing face masks is part of our daily routine as we venture out in public, but now it’s the new normal for children in schools. Wearing a face mask to …