When did it become noble for women to sacrifice their own health and happiness once they have children? A lovely woman I know mentioned during casual conversation that her husband gets bored a lot and is always looking for something…
6 Ways for Busy Moms to Maintain Their Sanity and Avoid Burnout
This article comes from Rebecca Coleman, a foodie and a blogger, whose first cookbook, “Aquafabulous,” was just published last year. Today she’s talking about ways for busy moms to maintain their sanity — gentle reminders to let go and embrace…
Featured Mama: Summer Dhillon
For Summer Dhillon-Giesbrecht, like many boutique business owners, her brand is a reflection of her personality. Dhillon was raised in a home with parents who were always hosting people, organizing parties, sharing authentic stories, and connecting to their upbringing. “This…
Featured Mama: Stephanie Gust
Benesse is the Latin word for ‘wellbeing’ that resonated with founder Stephanie Gust years before the official launch of her company, Benesse Health. Five years ago, Gust had amassed a great deal on her plate over many years. She was…
Featured Mama: Crystal Battagliola
This week we met with Crystal Battagliola, inspired by the collaborative, creative nature of the many women in the local blogging community and craving balance for herself, she decided to combine her passion for writing and photography and start Hustle…
Featured Mama: Kerry Lawrence
This week we met with Kerry Lawrence, Vancouver based wedding + portrait photographer, Brand Manager at Dex Clothing and mother of two. We’re obsessed with her mission to capture natural light + natural moments and support local Vancouver businesses. What…
Holiday Gift Ideas: Stocking Stuffers
Get ready to stuff those stockings with super awesome gifts! Our stocking stuffer gift guide is full of great ideas for the whole family. The best part? Nothing is over $15! Some of the gifts we’ve picked out would work…
Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids 0 – 4
Finding the perfect gift for little ones can be tricky. They aren’t able to articulate the exact gift they want, they don’t have developed hobbies yet, plus they seem to grow out of everything the moment you buy it! But…
Art Therapy for Kids with Anxiety
Guest writer, Laura Terlizzi, an award-winning therapeutic counselor, discusses the growing epidemic of anxiety in kids and walks through a few treatment modalities including art therapy. It seems that almost every time I meet a parent of a young child…
5 Places to Hike with Kids in Metro Vancouver
Hiking is an awesome family activity, especially here in Metro Vancouver. Beyond a good pair of shoes, there isn’t much equipment involved. Plus, there’s no shortage of awesome trails, parks, and paths around town. Exploring nature is great for kids…
Books for Kids About Remembrance Day
Talking to kids about something as big and complex and sad as war is not an easy feat. We find books are always a great way to start a conversation and here we have gathered a number of them, separated…
5 Awesome Playgrounds in Metro Vancouver
Exploring new-to-us neighbourhoods is one of our favourite family pastimes. We love getting to know all the little nooks of Metro Vancouver and our kids love discovering new places to play. This list changes all the time, but here are five…
