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    VANCOUVER AQUARIUM RE-OPENING: WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

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Maplelea Dolls Spread Holiday Cheer

In Christmas, Family, Featured, Fun, Holidays, Parenting, by Angela SantoroNovember 27, 2020Leave a Comment

Just over three years ago at ages 5 and 7, our girls received their Maplelea dolls: Taryn from Banff, AB, and Charlsea from Saltspring Island, BC. The video below was …

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5 UNIQUE SOFT SERVE ICE CREAMS IN METRO VANCOUVER

In British Columbia, Evergreen, Featured, Food, Hot Spots, Travel, by Healthy Family Living TeamLeave a Comment

We are HUGE ice cream fans!!  Gelato, Sorbetto, Dairy-free, Gourmet or plain… we love it all! We have pulled together some of our favourites when it come to soft serve …

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4 WATERMELON RECIPES WE LOVE FOR SUMMER

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Watermelon is the perfect summer food. Sweet juicy and so cooling! Kicking back at the beach with a container of crisp,cool, perfectly ripe watermelon is one of our favourite things …

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PRIVATE CAMPGROUNDS NEAR METRO VANCOUVER FOR SUMMER 2020

In British Columbia, Family, Family-Friendly, Featured, Fun, Outdoor Adventures, Travel, West Coast, by Angela SantoroJuly 1, 2020Leave a Comment

With British Columbia slowly opening up this summer and international travel off the table for the time being, local family camping within our province is more popular that ever! If …

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VANCOUVER AQUARIUM RE-OPENING: WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

In British Columbia, Family, Family-Friendly, Featured, Fun, Indoor Fun, Outdoor Adventures, Parenting, Travel, West Coast, by Healthy Family Living TeamJune 29, 2020Leave a Comment

After being closed for more than three months, the Vancouver Aquarium re-opened to the public this past Friday, June 26th, 2020, thanks to an outpouring of community support. Every ticket …

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5 MINUTE GREEK SALAD

In Featured, by Angela SantoroJune 9, 2020Leave a Comment

Ever have those nights where you are torn between wanting something fresh but also full of flavour? You want a salad, but really don’t feel like lettuce. Well, we do.  …

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BC Parks Discover Camping Re-Opens Summer 2020

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For the health and safety of BC Parks visitors, employees, park contractors, volunteers and partners, all services and facilities (including camping) in provincial parks are closed until at least May …

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DUTCH BABY PANCAKE

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Dutch baby is a puffy german pancake cooked in the oven in an ovenproof dish. We like to use our cast iron pan since the natural nonstick properties make cleanup …

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BC Businesswomen Taking the Province by Storm

In Featured, Wellness, by Heather Van MilFebruary 29, 2020Leave a Comment

International Women’s Day is just around the corner, and I have the privilege of working with so many incredible women entrepreneurs that I thought it was the perfect time to celebrate …

EVERYTHING BAGEL CHICKEN TENDERS

In Featured, by Kay ProtheroeFebruary 22, 2020Leave a Comment

These baked everything bagel chicken tenders are fun and delicious for the young and the young at heart! Since there is no breading they are great for gluten-free, paleo &  …

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