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sarahcalvert



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Sarah is a teacher and mother of two who is always looking for the next adventure. When she’s not chasing her small children around at a park, you can find her on a beach, perusing a craft fair, at a festival, or learning to play golf. Sarah holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Education and Arts. Joining Family Fun fulfils a lifelong dream of being both a teacher and a writer. She is passionate about connecting with the community and exploring new places locally and internationally.

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“The Unicorn is Hopeful”: A Review of “CHILD-ish” Presented by Pacific Theatre

Posted on: February 19, 2024

Have you ever tried to explain a serious topic to a young child, or been on the receiving end of children giving their thoughts on everyday problems? After years of working with children, and now having my own, I’ve heard countless explanations and perspectives on everything from heartbreak, bullying, love
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The Best Independent Toy Shops in Metro Vancouver

Posted on: December 23, 2023

It’s tough being a small shop these days with the rising cost of everything across Metro Vancouver, which is why supporting locally-owned toy shops is more important than ever! There is such a sense of community and heart in small shops, and they carefully curate their products to include the
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Zip to Westhill Park’s Renovated New Playground

Posted on: July 20, 2023

We often visited Westhill Park when we lived in Port Moody, so when I suggested we head back for a morning play, we figured it would be like revisiting an old friend. But when we arrived, we were in for a very exciting surprise! It turns out that Westhill Park’s
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Laugh Until Your Cheeks Hurt at The Improv Centre!

Posted on: July 1, 2023

If you haven’t been to an improv show at The Improv Centre on Granville Island, put it on your Summer Fun Bucket List immediately! This has long been one of my favourite places to go with a group of friends or for a date night, but now they offer a
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The BEST Places for High Tea in Metro Vancouver

Posted on: April 23, 2023

Are you looking for a fun, family-friendly afternoon outing? Look no further than one of the amazing places to have High Tea in Metro Vancouver! When I was little, my favourite thing in the world was to pull out my tiny plastic tea set and have a tea party with
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1000 Hours Outside Challenge: But What If I Fail?

Posted on: January 26, 2023

I’m not sure what inspired me to take the plunge and publicly declare that my family was taking on this challenge with our kids for 2023. Maybe it was the result of post-holiday cabin fever, or maybe it was because deep down I know that being outside is best for
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Your Next Adventure: Port Moody

Posted on: January 6, 2023

I love exploring new areas and planning fun days for my family, but I hate planning an event too far ahead of time. I just never know when my kids are going to get sick, or when we will all wake up exhausted and want a relaxing day around home.
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