Christmas is a time when families often keep the tradition of spending at least one evening together, enjoying a delicious meal followed by relaxing in front of the TV to watch a favourite holiday movie. Our family is no different. We love the holidays because it brings our family and friends together, helping us to…
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Christmas tree ornaments are full of memories and increase your Christmas cheer
Every year, at the end of November, I make the trek down to our storage room to bring up our Christmas tree and decorations. Not only is our annual tradition a time to start thinking about the upcoming holiday season, but the slow accumulation of presents under the tree builds the excitement in our house…
Paleo-diet and keto approved fast food from the Old Spaghetti Factory
It seems counterintuitive, but The Old Spaghetti Factory, which is an Italian-style chain restaurant in the United States, Canada and Japan began adding some low-carb options to its menu that fit with a Paleo or Ketogenic diet. Typically acclaimed for its pasta options, this chain has diversified its entrées to help support the wave of support…
6 Free (Yes, Free!) Must-Do Holiday Events
I love Christmas, everything from the lights, the merriment, getting together with family and friends, singing carols, the whole thing. Now that I’m a mom, sharing holiday traditions with my family has become even more important. The holidays are pricey enough, so I’ve compiled a list of my favourite FREE things to do during the…
What’s In A Name? – A Dad’s Perspective
My wife and I spent quite a bit of time trying to figure out what to name our prospective baby. This process started quite sometime before we even started trying for one. In the beginning, we thought that we needed to include references to our family backgrounds. I’m part Irish and she’s part Spanish. We…
Top 3 Deals & Steals: September 4 – 10, 2018
Each week, experience our top 3 deals & steals that have been selected for you, whether it be shopping, food, or just tips on how to save some money! Now that the kids are back-to-school or back to work after summer vacation, time is precious. That means you may have to batch cook meals and/or…
3 Things to do at Cultus Lake this Summer
We’re so lucky to live here in beautiful BC. Sometimes we take for granted how beautiful the scenery is, the mountains, the water, the forests. One place that’s standing out for me right now is Chilliwack BC. I’ve been spending a lot of time there lately. Chilliwack is only 1.5 hours away from Vancouver and…
Calendar of Events – August 2018
Powell Street Festival – Vancouver – August 4-5, 2018 The 42nd annual Powell Street Festival takes place August 4 & 5, in Oppenheimer Park and surrounding areas to celebrate the Japanese-Canadian community, arts and cultural heritage. The Powell Street Festival is the largest Japanese Canadian festival in the country and the longest running community arts celebration…
The Surrey Fusion Festival it’s Back and Better than Ever
This year’s Surrey Fusion Festival is back and better than ever, featuring 45 worldly pavillions displaying their cultures, wares, and flavours for festival goers for the entire weekend of July 21-22. This is one of my favourite things to do with DJ during the summer. I love the multicultural aspect of our city and what better…
Tandoori Flame – North America’s Largest Indian Buffet And Restaurant Comes To Surrey and Delta
For parents with kids who prefer a western diet, it’s sometimes difficult to expose them to new types of cuisine that can open their taste buds to appreciating foods from cultures that use spices or ingredients not found in our typical menu. Enter the Tandoori Flame’s Great Indian Buffet, Surrey and Delta’s newest restaurant that…
Mary in Vancity 