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As parents, we spend so much time looking for new and exciting places and activities for our kids, but when we get some fun time for ourselves, we default to going out for dinner. Not anymore! It’s a proven fact that having new and exciting experiences with our partners or
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Is there truly just one season for ice cream? Yes, it makes sense to eat ice cream on a hot summer day. But is there anything wrong with a creamy bowl of ice cream alongside a cup of tea or a mug of hot chocolate? I eat ice cream 12
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Birthday parties really pick up once your kids enter school, and certain seasons (looking at you, September/October babies…) can be incredibly busy. Each season has its own share of perks and challenges when planning a child’s birthday.  Add in busy schedules and uncertainty about how many kids will actually show
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Want to experience a city in a whole new way? Travel with kids! I’ve been to Kelowna many times as an adult, but this was our first time taking our kids there, and we loved how kid-friendly and fun the whole experience was. We only had 3 days in the
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Who doesn’t love a round of mini golf? The kids love the whimsical courses, and the parents get to feel like a giant for the day. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of mini golf facilities in Vancouver and across the Lower Mainland. I don’t know about your kids, but mine
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You know summer has arrived when the berry fields around Metro Vancouver open. You can take your kids out to the berry patches, teach them about how fruit ends up on our table, get them to help pick the berries (inevitably they will add both over-ripe and under-ripe berries into
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Before we had kids, we loved going to the local breweries to hang out for the afternoon. After we had kids, we were equally pleased to see that many of the breweries are family-friendly and offer activities and treats that kids (and other non-drinkers) love! Because let’s be honest– there’s
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Let’s face it, living in Metro Vancouver means we get used to rain. But when the rain continues for days on end and you’ve exhausted all the indoor playgrounds and home crafts, it’s time to think outside the box. Below we’ve pulled together a list of unique activities that is
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Watching your child master peddling on two wheels is an exciting moment for many parents. I still remember both our boys pedalling off, down the lane, having all my fingers and toes crossed in the hopes they remembered how to stop. For years the kids were happy riding bikes outside
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There’s something magical about stepping into an independent bookshop — the scent of paper and ink, the creak of wooden floors, and shelves stacked with stories waiting to be discovered. For families, these cozy literary havens offer more than just books; they’re places to spark imaginations, swap recommendations, and find
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