The Sound of Music is a beloved classic in the world of theatrical productions. You can catch the show on tour with BAC Touring in Vancouver until September 17th at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, before it travels West to Edmonton and Calgary. As a child, I grew up listening and singing along to the Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award®–winning Best Score, including the songs “My … [Read more...]
5 tips for road tripping with kids
Disclaimer: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CanadianTire, #QuakerState #CollectiveBias Road tripping with kids is a touch different than road tripping sans kids. I have fond memories of my parents loading my brother and I into the back of my dad’s Buick Grand National each summer bound for the Okanagan. … [Read more...]
10 Family Friendly ways to save at the Fair at the PNE!
Growing up in North Vancouver, the rides at the PNE were always a natural part of the skyline looking into Vancouver. It was a family tradition, likely until my teenage years when it was no longer cool to be seen in public with my parents, to attend the Fair each year. My Dad and I often rode the rides together while my mom browsed the Expo and the PNE coveted prize home. And … [Read more...]
NESQUIK Chocolate Mousse
About once a month, I have a nearly insatiable craving for chocolate. Rich, dark, creamy, smooth chocolate. Wanting something a little more smooth and decadent, without all the fuss, this NESQUIK Chocolate Mousse was born. Stir things up with four simple ingredients, and just 30 minutes of prep time, my once a month craving quickly turned into a weekly habit! Watch the video … [Read more...]
NESQUIK Puffed Wheat Squares
Can you remember the very first baked good you made as a child? Was it a cake? Cupcakes? Brownies? Mine was Rice Krispy squares, my mom's favourite because it didn't actually involve any baking but produced the same sweet, crowd-pleasing end result that turning on the oven did. Today, my favourite tasty treat to make with my kids are NESQUIK Puffed Wheat Squares. Akin to the … [Read more...]