“All the world’s a stage”, and in the summer the kids take over! Bard on the Beach is an iconic theatrical summertime experience in Vancouver. Few things beat watching actors perform the works of Shakespeare all while the sun slips into the ocean in the background. Did you know that
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Magic dances through the timbers of Redwood Park in Surrey. A magical knoll awaits discovery down a wooded path. When you look through the trees and spot dashes of colour you are nearing the Fairy Kingdom. Whimsical, kind-hearted, fun-loving folk have created dozens of fairy homes. Some are grand and
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Shopping for kids clothes can be expensive, and many families are looking for ways to live more sustainably with their clothing choices. Hand-me-downs were the gold standard when I was a kid, and my kids have been fortunate enough to grow up with bags of hand-me-downs from friends and family.
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I’ve spent many long, rainy afternoons with my young kids trying to find engaging and inexpensive activities to keep them busy and burn off some energy. Our favourites have been library storytimes and drop-in activities at local community centers. Still, after several repetitions of those programs, I was on the
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If your kids are like mine, a mere dusting is enough snow to warrant pulling out the magic carpets and sleds. Grab your toques, mitts, pack some hot chocolate and get ready to fly down hillsides. Remember to always pack a change of clothes because no matter how well you
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What’s better than having a birthday? Getting FREE treats to celebrate! Whether you are a kid or a parent, it’s always nice to be celebrated and receive something in your honour. Check out this massive list of FREE birthday treats you can get just because you turn one year older.
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Need an idea for an indoor play place? We’ve got you covered! Kids have a crazy amount of energy. That energy doesn’t disappear just because the skies have opened and the rain is gushing down. Let the kids have a great time playing & get those sillies worked out at
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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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If 2023 will be remembered for anything, it will be the year that the cost of feeding a family skyrocketed. And when the cost of food is so high, everyone feels the pinch and finding restaurants that offer FREE or cheap meals is like finding a unicorn. But there are
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Prepare to be dazzled and enchanted as Disney On Ice returns to the ice with a stunning new show for 2023.  This year, two powerful animated films will whisk families away on an immersive getaway chock-full of magical moments. Disney’s Frozen and Encanto transform the ice into a magical place
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