The family that plays together, stays together! That's why we have a big closet in our living room full of puzzles and games, from classics like Monopoly, checkers, and Candyland, to newer games like Sneaky Snacky Squirrels and Settlers of Catan...
A Special Sixth Birthday Party at Funky Monkey Fun Park
When you're a kid, there's a clear hierarchy to birthday months. Spring is the best time, followed by October/November, and then the January to March birthdays. In my experience, the worst time for a birthday when you're a kid is late December...
Summer’s Best Whole #BBQTurkey {Win an Amazon Gift Card}
One of our favourite things about summer is eating outside. Picnics and patios and barbecues, oh my! Summertime is the perfect time for inviting family and friends over for a big backyard barbecue, and Canadian turkey is your ideal grilling partner...
Theatre Under the Stars Presents Cinderella and 42nd Street #TUTS2018 {Ticket Giveaway}
It's that time of year again! Theatre Under the Stars has been a summer tradition here in Vancouver since the 1940s, and we always look forward to attending summer night musical performances in the open air ampitheatre at Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl...
Beat the Summer Slide with STEAM Books {Win Maker Lab Books!}
Summer break has officially started, and we've got two months of free time! That means sleeping in, playing, swimming, and hanging out in the backyard, but it can also mean summer learning loss, or the loss of academic skills and knowledge over...
Top 10 Healthy Meal Tips for Busy Families and a Recipe for Chocolate Coconut Cricket Bars #EatTogether
Busy families know how hard it can be to find the time to eat a proper home cooked meal together every day. In my own family, between school and work, Sparks and karate class, housework and errands, finding the time to cook homemade meals and sit...
Made in Canada Baby 2018 Giveaway: $3000 in Prizes and Cash for Mom and Baby! {US/CAN}
We're back! Welcome to the 7th Annual Made in Canada Baby Event! Originally established by Celeste from Thinking About Cloth Diapers in 2011, Lindsay at Maman Loup’s Den and Olivia at This West Coast Mommy have been your fabulous hosts since 2015...
#Barbie #Dreamtopia Life Lessons for Your Preschooler
Every parent of young girls knows how much Barbie is a part of their world. The dolls, the clothes, the Dreamhouse… and now the animated Barbie Dreamtopia series starring Barbie and her little sister, Chelsea! Barbie Dreamtopia airs on TreeHouse on...
Samantha’s Birth Story: 60 Hours of Labour
Carson was due February 19th, 2014, but wasn’t born until February 27th. I went to my doctor's appointment on February 24th for a non-stress test (NST) and to check my progress. The baby wasn’t moving enough for their liking and I wasn't dilated at...
Summer Reading with Owlkids Books {Plus Giveaway}
The school year is winding down, and the kids will soon be trading in their backpacks for swim suits, lunch boxes for popsicles, and books for... books. Of course we'll be spending lots of active time outside at the park and in the swimming pool...
HumBird Nebula Overnight Diaper and Wool Cover Review {Plus Giveaway}
I remember when I first began seriously considering cloth diapers. My son, Brooks, was 5 months old, and within days, my casual interest turned into an obsession. I spent hours each day during nap times getting lost in a vortex of internet reviews...
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad (Gluten-Free)
What could be more satisfying than a hearty, delicious salad on a sultry summer evening? Nutritious and hassle-free, salads provide the ideal template for an endless number of variations. Simply toss the vegetables in a bowl, divide onto plates, top...