It's summertime, and in my house that means two things are guaranteed - the kids will chant "I'm bored!!" 642 times a day, every day, and I will get countless requests for Freezies because "It's soooooooo hot!!!". I can't blame them, I love Freezies as much as the next kid. Even as an adult, I still snip just a little extra off the top of the pop when making the opening cut, … [Read more...]
Strawberry Blueberry Protein Smoothie Bowl
Ever since green monster smoothies became a thing a few years ago, they solidified the top spot in my breakfast routine. As a busy, on-the-go, working mom who happens to be a vegetarian, it can be a serious challenge to get a wholesome, impactful breakfast in first thing in the morning. Smoothies are an easy way to pack a ton of protein and your daily dose of nutrient rich … [Read more...]
[GIVEAWAY] Satellite Girl and Milk Cow, now available on Blu-Ray and DVD
If you're into anime, you're going to love Satellite Girl and Milk Cow, a charming fantasy/science fiction romance that follows an out of commission satellite that picks up a lovelorn ballad on her radio antenna and descends to Earth to find the source. This debut feature-length film from Korean director Chang Hyung-yun has received an Asia Pacific Screen Award nomination for … [Read more...]
Escape for an evening: Cypress Mountain Snowshoe & Fondue Tour
Growing up on the North Shore, the mountains were literally my backyard. While summer has always been hands-down my favourite season, the mountains have always called me. Childhood evenings and weekends were spent night skiing and racer training on the local ski hills. I am no stranger to the slopes, but my snow sport experience has mostly been limited to the fast, downhill … [Read more...]
[GIVEAWAY] Take Transit Home with Translinkstore.ca
Public transit has a special place in my heart. As an elementary school student I would grab the three shiny quarters my mom left on the counter for me each day and catch the bus to school. It was a short trip down Lynne Valley Road from my house to my school, but it was the beginning of my foray into independence. Public transit in Metro Vancouver consists of the bus, … [Read more...]
