Free Stuff To Do In August! (2018 Listing)
Listen to the feature here: August is the last hurrah before the kids go back to school, before traffic goes back to it's crazy normal self and when we get back into a routine. I've put together a list of FREE events that you can go to this month and close out summer the right way and the cheapest way possible! ...
Jul 31, 2018
FREE Outdoor Movies In and Around Vancouver (2018 Listing)
If you're looking for a FREE and fun night out with the kids, a date night, a hang with friends, whatever it is, add going to an outdoor movie to your Summer Gotta-Do list! All over Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley there are FREE Outdoor Movies in some beauty locations! For more fun, family friendly Summer ideas, ...
Jul 26, 2018
Some of the Best Splash Pads in and around Vancouver
Keep the little ones cool this Summer with an afternoon at one of the best splash pads in and around the city! Splash pads, Water Parks, Spray Park... whatever you want to call it, they're fun and wet! Pack a picnic lunch, lots of snacks, some towels, sunscreen and letssssgooo! Here are some of the most fun looking and...
Jul 12, 2018
No Fuss, Easy Camping Desserts
It's that time of year to cook outside. We made this apple and blueberry crisp recently for a client. They were wrapped in foil and cooked by the campfire - so fun to make and tasty. #campfirecooking #applecrisp #fruitcrisps #camping #dessert #campingdessert #campfood #outdoorliving #outdoorlife #pie #campfire #outdoor...
Jun 18, 2018
Experiences For Dad this Father's Day
Father's Day can be difficult for one thing: WHAT DO WE GET DAD?! I find it tough to buy my Dad or my husband anything because they don't really "want" anything. But one thing that they always appreciate is time. They just want to hang out and do something fun. Something they like to do, with you! Make memori...
Jun 14, 2018
Events and Things To Do in June - Bring The Kids!
At the start of each month I like to sit down and fill my Sundays with stuff to do with the family. If I don't put it in our calendar, we don't actually do it. I've said this time and time again, but honestly! As nerdy as it sounds, if I don't schedule it in our calendar, we won't make the time to spend it together. Ki...
Jun 05, 2018
3 Donut Dates To Go On In Vancouver
Missed the feature? Listen here: Right now, everyone's asleep at my house. It's like 11pm at night and I'm all of a sudden hungry and craving dessert. There's a lonely donut in the kitchen... Timmy's Coconut Cream. I pop it in the microwave for 15 seconds and voila! All mine. Friday, June 1st is National Donut Day, so ...
May 29, 2018
Spring Long Weekend Trips Near Vancouver
We're a family that lives for LONG WEEKENDS. Shoot me a follow on Instagram @amandalbreen and you'll see! It's a time where both my husband and I are off work 2 WHOLE GOLDEN DAYS in a row and we can all be together, aka I don't solo parent and he doesn't solo parent... lol. Rain or shine these family-frie...
May 25, 2018
Spring Events Near Vancouver in May
One of the biggest ways I find balance in my life is by scheduling time in our calendar to do something together. As nerdy as that sounds, if I put a family activity in our calendar it usually gets done, we make time to do it. If I don't put it in the calendar, then it's just an idea and we'll likely spend the d...
May 07, 2018
Ideas for Mother's Day Gifts from Husbands
Dear Husbands, Partners, Boyfriends... I polled a bunch of Momma's on Instagram to see what they REALLY want for Mother's Day. Yes, jewelry and all those fancy things are so thoughtful, amazing and beautiful. You really do spoil us and know how to make us feel special. But what we really want, and maybe we're just too ...
May 07, 2018