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🍂Fall is in full swing here in beautiful Metro 🍂Fall is in full swing here in beautiful Metro Vancouver! 🎃🍁 There's nothing quite like the nostalgia of visiting a family pumpkin patch with your little ones. 🧡 ⁠ ⁠ From hayrides to corn mazes, there's so much fun to be had! 🌽🚜 Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the warm autumn atmosphere. 🍂🌾 ⁠ ⁠ So grab your favorite flannel and get ready for a memorable day of pumpkin picking and creating cherished family memories. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 ⁠ ⁠ Share your favorite pumpkin patch moments with us below! ⁠ 📸💛 And tag @hflvancouver in your adventures to be featured ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #FamilyFun #PumpkinPatchAdventures #MakingMemories
It's officially Poke Bowl Fever 🤩!! 🍣🌟 Di It's officially Poke Bowl Fever 🤩!! 🍣🌟 Dive into the world of flavor with your very own Homemade Poke Bowl! 🥢🤩 This quick and easy weeknight meal is not only delicious but also customizable to your heart's content. Let's get rolling! 🍚💕⁠ ⁠ 👩‍🍳 Here's what you'll need:⁠ ⁠ Fresh sushi-grade fish (salmon, tuna, or shrimp) or diced tofu or tempeh⁠ Cooked sushi rice⁠ Your favorite veggies (cucumber, avocado, carrots, edamame)⁠ Seaweed salad⁠ Pickled ginger⁠ Sesame seeds⁠ Soy sauce (we love @sanjtamari & @nakedandsaucy )⁠ Sriracha mayo⁠ Wasabi (optional)⁠ Furikake seasoning (optional)⁠ ⁠ 👨‍🍳 Steps to Poke Bowl perfection:⁠ ⁠ 1️⃣ Start with a base of sushi rice in your bowl. 🍚⁠ 2️⃣ Slice your protein into bite-sized cubes and place them on top of the rice. 🐟 ⁠ 3️⃣ Add your colorful array of veggies & fruits - cucumber, avocado, carrots, steamed sweeet potato, edamame, mango or pineapple. 🥑🥕⁠ 4️⃣ Sprinkle some seaweed salad for that oceanic touch. 🌊⁠ 5️⃣ Enhance the flavors with pickled ginger and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. 🍣🍶⁠ 6️⃣ Now, drizzle soy sauce and Sriracha mayo for that signature poke bowl kick. 🌶️⁠ 7️⃣ Add a dab of wasabi for an extra punch if you dare! 🔥⁠ 8️⃣ Finish off with a dash of Furikake seasoning for that authentic Japanese flair. 🇯🇵⁠ ⁠ 📸 Snap a pic and make your friends drool with envy! 🤤 Share your DIY Poke Bowl creation by tagging @hflvancouver and let's inspire some culinary adventures together! 📷🍽️ #HomemadePokeBowl ⁠ ⁠ Tag a friend who'd love to create this deliciousness with you, and enjoy your delightful, customizable masterpiece! 🙌✨ #PokeBowlMagic #WeeknightDelight #FoodieAdventures
🧀🥪 CALLING ALL GRILLED CHEESE LOVERS! 🙌 🧀🥪 CALLING ALL GRILLED CHEESE LOVERS! 🙌 Say hello to healthier version of the classic comfort go to that hit the right note but add a healthy twist! 🧀SWEET POTATO & KALE GRILLED CHEESE 🧀 THE NO CHEESE GRILLED CHEESE 🧀 AVOCADO & TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE 🧀 FLAVOUR BOOSTED GRILLED CHEESE 🧀 BEET RICOTTA GRILLED CHEESE 🧀 BROCOLLI RED ONION GRILLED CHEESE 🧀 KIMCHI GRILLED CHEESE 🧀 SWEET & SAVOURY GRILLED CHEESE 🔗 for full details see link in bio
Are you planning to go on an adventure in a corn m Are you planning to go on an adventure in a corn maze with your loved ones this weekend? 🌽🗺️⁠ ⁠ Share all the amazing memories you make with us by tagging us in your awesome photos! Let's create some unforgettable #FamilyFunTimes together!⁠ ⁠ 🔗Corn maze link in bio
🌱 Wraps so delicious, you'll be coming back for 🌱 Wraps so delicious, you'll be coming back for seconds! 😋 These roasted chickpea Caesar wraps are packed with flavor and plant-based goodness. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner. Try them out and let us know what you think! 👇🥙 ⁠ ⁠ We were inspired by @backto thebooknutrition !⁠ ⁠ Drain & rince a can of chickpeas. ⁠ Heat some olive or avocado oil in a pan & add the chickpeas.⁠ Mix together your favourite spices, we used a 1/2 tsp of each of Sea salt, Garlic powder, Onion powder, Smoked paprika, & Black pepper.⁠ ⁠ #ChickpeaCaesarWraps #PlantBasedGoodness #SatisfactionGuaranteed
Amazing kids' birthday party ideas around Metro Va Amazing kids' birthday party ideas around Metro Vancouver! We've got 100s of local ideas! ⁠ ⁠ Check out our 2023 Guide to Kids' Birthday Parties in Metro Vancouver in our 🔗BIO LINK.⁠ ⁠ This year's top picks for kids of all ages, include @sportballvan & @gymbovancouver , @thisworldsourscentrer, @rabbitatsrescue, & @maplewoodfarm and many many more. There’s something for everyone! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #yvr #happybirthday #vancity #birthdayparty #vancouverbc #localfinds #vancouverkids
🎂 BIRTHDAY PARTY GIVEAWAY! 🎂⁠ ⁠ This Wor 🎂 BIRTHDAY PARTY GIVEAWAY! 🎂⁠ ⁠ This World’s Ours is an inclusive centre in the heart of Vancouver providing a safe, social space and a variety of programs for neurodiverse children and families. Everyone is welcome to participate in their parent & child programs (0-5), family-friendly co-working & childminding, school age camps & weekly programs (5-15 yrs), parents Night out, service providers & therapy, and their amazing, themed birthday parties: Music, Painting, Garden or Pizza!⁠ TODAY YOU CAN WIN: A Birthday Party at This World’s Ours for up to 12 kids! (value up to $525)⁠ TO ENTER TO WIN:⁠ ⠀⠀⁠ ✅ Like & save this post;⁠ ✅ Follow @hflvancouver & @thisworldsourscentre ; AND⁠ ✅ Tag a Metro Vancouver friend (tag as many as you like, max one per comment)⁠ ✅ Scroll through the photos and let us know which birthday party looks like the most fun to you!⁠ ⁠ BONUS ENTRIES:⁠ ⁠ ✅ Sign up for the This World’s Ours Centre E-Newsletter! (link in bio)⁠ ✅ Share this post to your IG stories and tag @hflvancouver & @thisworldsourscentre⁠ Contest closes at 11:59 pm PST on Sunday, September 24th, 2023, and the winner will be announced on Monday September 25th. Winners have 24hrs to reply or we will pick a new winner. Only Canadian 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 info to claim a prize.⁠
🍂 September is here and so are endless opportun 🍂 September is here and so are endless opportunities for unforgettable family moments! 🤩 Apple picking, family fun runs, or sunflower festivals or cozy movie night, grab your loved ones and let the adventures begin! 🍎🌻🍁 ⁠ ⁠ 🔗⁠Monthly Events calendar in our bio link! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #SeptemberAdventures #FamilyFun #MemoriesInMaking⁠ #familytime #semptemberevents #september #fallfun #myyvr
🍎Nothing beats a fall day spent picking apples 🍎Nothing beats a fall day spent picking apples with the family! ⁠ ⁠ You don’t have to go far - get out and enjoy apple picking in and around metro Vancouver. From Abbotsford to Gabriola Island, Vancouver Island, even the Okanagan - this time of year is full of possibilities. Make some memories! ⁠ 🔗Link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #parenttoparent #applepicking #fallfamilyfun #vancouverbc #familytime
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