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IS THIS YOUR YEAR TO FOCUS ON YOUR WELLNESS?⁠
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It’s time to reclaim your true self with @marpoleretreats!⁠
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Book Now to Save $250 on your All-Inclusive Wellness Retreat in Beautiful BC in April, June, or September 2023! Use Code HFM250⁠
👉Full Detail in our bio link.⁠
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RETREAT DATES FOR 2023⁠
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🌱 Refresh & Revitalize Retreat at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort⁠
April 28 - May 1 | 3 nights, 4 days⁠
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🌱 Get Creative Retreat: Find Yourself Again at Sunrise Ridge Resort ⁠
June 16 - 19 | 3 nights, 4 days⁠
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🌱 Small Business Owners Retreat at Pacific Shores Resort ⁠
September 8 - 11 | 3 nights, 4 days⁠
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT YOUR MARPOLE RETREAT⁠
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All-Inclusive - Everything you could want and no hidden surprises for your bank balance. ⁠
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Workshops - Expert-led health & wellness workshops to help you achieve your goals.⁠
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Luxury - The best venues British Columbia has to offer with the finest dining experiences.⁠
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Accountability - After your retreat, they offer check-ins and support when you need it.⁠
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#mindful #minfulness #mindfulmama #mindfulparenting #mindfulkids #mindfulawareness #mindfuleducation #mindfulexercise #mindfulliving #mindfullife #mindfulmoment #mindfulpractice #mindfulthinking #mindfulthoughts #mindfulwalking #mindfulnessmatters #mindfulnessmoment #mindfulnessmeditation #mindfulnesspractice
Healthy hack for a quick lunch at our desk! Spina Healthy hack for a quick lunch at our desk! 
Spinach + Noodle = Lunch Win!! 🙌 

#costcofinds #costcofind #lunchatwork #lunchatmydesk #eatyourveggies #greens #ramenlover #instantnoodles
SNACKS IN THE CITY tickets go on sale to our E-New SNACKS IN THE CITY tickets go on sale to our E-Newsletter subscribers on Tuesday Jan. 31st at 7am!! 

They sell out so fast that the only way to get tickets to this amazing event is to subscribe to our newsletter AND set an alert🚨 in your phone so you don’t miss the drop! 

We are so excited to share all these amazing snacks with you from @organikahealth @chocolove @goodgoodbrand and MANY more all available at @londondrugs stores! 

👆Hit the subscribe button in our link in bio! 

#Snacksinthecity #vancouverevents #yvrevents #metrovancouver #londondrugs #sponsored
This amazing new patio at @cypressmtn is the place This amazing new patio at @cypressmtn is the place to be! 4 tiers of heated patios with gas fire pits, covered areas and an amazing views. 

The perfect spot to meet up with your group and grab a decadent bite at the Patio Grill. No rules on ski days!

🏂 Full details in our bio link! 

Located at the far end of the cypress ski lodge the patio has a great vibe for families. 

⚠️FYI you need to order food on your phone using the QR codes displayed around the patio. The patio grill does not accept the tap feature from your phone so you need to have you credit card with you. 

#cypressmountain #metrovancouver #vancouvereats #apresski #vancouverfamily #vancouveradventures #yvreats #vancouverviews
🏕 Win MEC Gift Card from YMCA for Summer Camp G 🏕 Win MEC Gift Card from YMCA for Summer Camp Gear! 🏕⁠
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⁠Summer will be here before you know it & YMCA Camp Elphinstone is super excited about its overnight camp programs! YMCA staff are looking forward to welcoming children and families back to camp, and providing them enjoyable, safe, and memorable experiences. It’s so amazing to see the surge in confidence & life skills development that can happen in such a short time at summer camp. Our kids can’t wait! 

YMCA Camp Elphinstone is so popular that many programs are already full but there are still some gems available. These include Leadership Development Camp, McNabb Camp, and Sailing Camp. Plus, their highly anticipated Fall Family Camp session that is almost full. Details in our bio link.⁠
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TODAY YOU CAN WIN A $100 MEC GIFT CARD TO OUTFIT YOUR KIDDO FOR CAMP! ⁠
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TO ENTER TO WIN: ⁠

✅ Like & save this post; ⁠
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✅ Follow @ymca.camp.elphinstone, @greatervanymca and @hflvancouver; AND ⁠
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✅ Tag a BC friend in the comments who would love to go shopping at MEC for camp gear! (tag as many friends as you like, max one per comment) ⁠
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✅ Let us know what activity your kids would most like to try at camp! (e.g. sailing, archery,  crafts, group games, campfire songs, canoeing, ropes course, hiking) ⁠
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✅ Share this post to your IG stories and tag @ymca.camp.elphinstone, @greatervanymca and @hflvancouver ⁠
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✅Comment on any @hflvancouver reel and include a 😍 in that comment ⁠
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Contest closes at 11:59 pm PST on January 29th, and the winner will be announced on Sunday,  January 30th. Winners will have 24 hrs to reply, or we will pick a new winner. Only BC residents  aged 19+ are eligible to win. Good luck! Note: This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed,  administered by, or associated with Instagram & Healthy Family Living Vancouver will never ask  for credit card information to claim a prize.⁠
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#sponsored #summercamp #ymca #campelphinstone #yvrsummer #vancouversummer #vancitysummer #summerfeeling #sleepawaycamp #kidsofsummer
Everyone has a grilled cheese kinda day!! 🧀 H Everyone has a grilled cheese kinda day!! 🧀 

Here are some of our favourite #veganuary cheeses in no particular order: 

@gustafoods - original block seen here in all it’s chews pulling glory! 

@spreadem_kitchen meadow herb & garlic cashew cheese block - this is soooo smooth and creamy!

@theverygoodcheeseco Dill’ish cheese amazing for a creamy spinach pasta!

@miyokoscreamery has our favourite mozzarella. The liquid mozzarella is out of this world good! 

@blueheroncheese CORMORANT Blue 🙌🙌 Blue cheese is life!

#vegancheese #plantbasedcanada #plantbasedcheese #grilledcheese #grilledcheesesandwich #grilledcheesesandwichday
5 MUST-HAVE COSTCO SNACKS - PART 1 We hit @costco 5 MUST-HAVE COSTCO SNACKS - PART 1

We hit @costco_canada to find amazing snacks for busy families.

Here are some of our favourites:

@smartsweets - We love these Sweet Fish! All the fun without the sugar 

@freeyummfoods - These Honey Apple Bars are an absolute must for school lunches. Free from the 9 priority allergens, FreeYumm bars and cookies are our favourite healthy & inclusive back-to-school snack. And we also LOVE them crumbled on vanilla ice cream for dessert!

@goldenislandjerky Korean barbeque bites really hit the spot for savoury on-the-go snacks.

@pranaorganic cherry-chocolate & salted nut mix has it all...fruit, chocolate, and a salty crunch!

@chocxochocolatier new dark chocolate coconut cups are perfect for dessert or a mid-afternoon treat. 

Follow @hflvancouver for more great finds!

#backtoschool #costcocanada #snacks #schoolsafe #allergyfriendly #healthysnacks #snacksforkids #snacksonthego #costcofinds #costcofindscanada
Simple sushi bowls for dinner tonight! Check out o Simple sushi bowls for dinner tonight! Check out our link in profile for more DIY dinner ideas that are so easy to customize for everyone! 

#easydinner #diydinner #sushibowl #sushibowls #dinnerbowl #yummyfood
⭐️ SNACKS IN THE CITY SWAG BAG GIVEAWAY⁠ ⁠ ⭐️ SNACKS IN THE CITY SWAG BAG GIVEAWAY⁠
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Our New Snacks In The City Swag Bag Event with London Drugs is happening on February 25th in Metro Vancouver!⁠
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Tickets are $54.95 + tax and include a sweet swag bag with food & beverages from 30 brands valued at over $150 that you'll pick up at London Drugs in Vancouver, Burnaby, or Langley on February 25th. PLUS the chance to win over $2,000 in prizes at a private Online Facebook Party that night, including a Grand Prize getaway to the @westinbayshore  in downtown Vancouver!⁠
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Just a few of the awesome brands featured in the swag bags include @organikahealth, @goodgoodbrand, @chocolove, @redcrownpomjuice, @healthyhippocandy, @stanleyparkbrew, and  many more!⁠
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Tickets are limited and our last gift bag event sold out to our E-Newsletter subscribers in one day!⁠
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Tickets go on sale to subscribers at 7:00 am PST on Tuesday, Jan. 31st.⁠
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Subscribe to our e-newsletter now! (Link in bio)⁠
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TODAY YOU CAN WIN 2 SNACKS IN THE CITY TICKETS FOR YOU AND A FRIEND!⁠
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**TO ENTER TO WIN**⁠⠀⁠
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✅ Like this & save this post;⁠
✅ Follow @hflvancouver, @londondrugs & @westinbayshore on Instagram;⁠
✅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 1 per comment)⁠
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BONUS ENTRIES:⁠
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✅ Share this post to your Instagram stories and tag @londondrugs and @hflvancouver⁠
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✅ Sign up for our E-Newsletter to get 1st dibs on pre-sale tickets on Jan. 31st! (Link in bio, let us know in the comments)⁠
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✅ Comment on a recent @hflvancouver reel & use a ⭐ in that comment.⁠
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The contest closes at 11:59 pm PST on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, and the winner will be announced on this post on January 23rd. The winner has 24 hours to claim their prize, otherwise, we'll announce a new winner. Only BC residents aged 19+ are eligible to win, and swag bag pick-up must happen in person in Metro Vancouver on Feb. 25th, 2023. ⁠
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Note: This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram & Healthy Family Living Vancouver (@hflvancouver) will never ask for credit card information to claim a prize.⁠
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