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It’s time for some healthy holiday treats! The more we think about what makes the holidays special, the more we are sure that it has very little to do with …

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Maplelea Dolls Spread Holiday Cheer

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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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ONLINE SANTA EXPERIENCES FOR 2020

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With so many holiday celebrations, Santa photos, and Holiday attractions being delayed or canceled this year, we wanted to make sure that your kids could connect with Santa online. Here …

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UNIQUE STOCKING STUFFER IDEAS BY AGE

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CUT YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREE IN METRO VANCOUVER

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Many holiday traditions will look a little different this year.  Thankfully cutting down your own Christmas Tree doesn’t have to be one of them. This is a fun outdoor activity …

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GIVE BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

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Helping those in need is important every year, regardless of the season. However this year with dual pandemics of COVID-19 and an overwhelming increase in overdose deaths, both of which …

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Metro Vancouver introduces online tree-lighting for 2020! As the Holiday Season draws near, and the Covid-19 numbers continue to climb, many holiday events are being canceled across Metro Vancouver. We …

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