Winter Weekend Getaways Near Vancouver
Weekends are my thang! We do our best to get outta the city for a weekend every couple of months. Even though getting out of the city seems like the norm in the Summer, there are lots of kid-friendly places to go to this winter. Storm Watching If you want to see how wild the ocean can be, storm watching in Ucluelet is ...
Jan 17, 2019
Recipes For Quick Comfort Food Dinners
When I think of Comfort food... I think of melted cheese, hot, gooey and filling. Comfort Food, you also think of things that take hours to make. Well, the other night I made a 15-minute Steak dinner with cheesy mashed potatoes after work. I got home at 6 and we were at the table and eating at 630. It was cheesy, hot, ...
Jan 10, 2019
Where To Get Rid of Your Christmas Tree - 2019 Christmas Tree Chipping Locations
Christmas is over, time to put it all away. If you can't cut up your tree and bundle it up neatly for curbside collection or green bin collection, then there are plenty of Tree Chipping charity events happening all over Metro Vancouver. Bring cash to make a donation! Langley Bring your Christmas tree to Willowbrook Mal...
Jan 03, 2019
The Best Neighbourhoods To See Christmas Lights
Talk about getting into the Christmas spirit! These neighbourhoods and single homes have worked together to put on something special for their communities. So fill up your travel mug with some hot cocoa or cider, punch in these addresses into google maps and head out or take a walk to see these festive homes in your ne...
Dec 19, 2018
Let's Talk TURKEY! Entertaining Secrets and What To Do with Leftovers
'Tis the season for holiday parties! Every year we host a Friendsmas, Friends Christmas! There are usually around 25 people. We've done this party for 5 years now. But this was the first year I used an organic turkey and decided to go with a Raised Without Antibiotics Whole Turkey from Rossdown Farms & Natural Food...
Dec 13, 2018
A Holiday Entertaining Hack You Need To Know About!
Son of a NUTCRACKER! Here's an entertaining hack that'll save you TIME. If you follow me on Instagram @amandalbreen you'll know that I've been giving away a bunch of my favourite things and experiences. Today's giveaway is one of my favourite holiday party hacks: Party Trays from Save-On-Foods! It's my entertaining sec...
Dec 06, 2018
Your 2018 List of Holiday Events In And Around Vancouver!
Happy Holidays! Tis the season of holiday shopping, craft fairs and winter festivals! I've put together a list of the best holiday and winter events for you, your family and friends. If you've got out-of-towners coming into town, these events are the perfect place to take them! Coquitlam Lights at Lafarge is a popular ...
Nov 22, 2018
New Parents Could Benefit From The Mums, Tums, Babies & Toddlers Show
This weekend is the Mums, Tums, Babies & Toddlers Show, November 17th & 18th at the Langley Events Centre from 10am to 3pm. A show like this, is something I would recommend going to if you're a new parent, if you're feeling overwhelmed with strollers, car seats, and if you find yourself lost about what kind of ...
Nov 15, 2018
Ways To Help Young Kids Learn About Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is on Sunday, November 11th. I have a little one who isn't in school yet, but I think there are still ways to help her understand what Remembrance Day is all about. I'd love to take her to an event but I worry she's gonna go cray during the moment of silence, throw a tantrum because she wants to go to t...
Nov 09, 2018
Family Friendly Events in November - 2018 Listing
I've got a little 2 year old girl and watching her discover the world around her is so fun! These events are family friendly, worth getting outta the house, packing the rain boots, snacks and muddy buddies and going to. In Surrey: Light Festival at Bear Creek Park, runs November 4 - 10, 2018 Pack a flashlight and your ...
Nov 02, 2018