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Weekend Fun

October 17, 2008

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further, there are several fun activities for you and your child. The fall book sale at the main branch of the Vancouver Public Library started yesterday and goes all weekend. A great chance to stock up on all  Read more...

Happy Thanksgiving

October 13, 2008

Today's post will be short and sweet. I hope everyone is enjoying their Thanksgiving weekend and is getting a little more sleep than I am. (I am not sure why pregnancy feels the need to give you insomnia in the few weeks before the baby is born.) Canadian Thanksgiving is a  Read more...

Signs Of Fall

October 02, 2008

My husband and my son are taking some time together on Saturday mornings in Science World's Preschool Curiosity Club. Last week was the first week and as well as carving a pumpkin (so cute) and planting some pumpkin seeds they were asked to look for some signs of fall. This homework  Read more...

Hello October

October 01, 2008

The theme for October is Nurturing Imagination. As October hosts Thanksgiving, Diwali and Halloween there is lots of room for fostering your child's imagination. From dress up to lots of lights and not to mention the making of thanksgiving wreaths and the carving of Jack o' Lanterns we will  Read more...

End of September Review

September 30, 2008

Right now I am marvelling at the baby in the tummy hiccoughs and trying to decide on my favourite post for September. It is amazing to me that the end of September is here and my due date is right around the corner. Fall came quickly and continues to move at the speed of light.  Read more...

Get Out and Enjoy the Sun!

September 29, 2008

As September runs into October and we are getting ready for the cooler wetter weather, we are experiencing a run of hot (well comparatively) weather. This weekend has been beautiful and sunny and dry. By Tuesday we are supposed to be having record hot temperatures with the sun to match. My  Read more...

Nothing to do this weekend? Visit a Farm.

September 19, 2008

With fall harvest in full swing and fall starting officially on Monday t5his weekend is perfect for checking out some of our local farms. Many farms are open to the public and kids and adults alike get a kick out of seeing where our food comes from. Over the next week the Vancouver  Read more...

Fall Fun? Try Apple Picking

September 08, 2008

I love fall and almost everything about it. I like the cool crisp air, sunny days, leaves turning, the out of character hot days and the harvesting that goes on. I am thinking this year about taking my son apple picking before the baby is born. I would like a chance to spend some more time  Read more...

Corn Mazes, Another Sign of Fall

September 03, 2008

With fall well on its way, and not much time left before the almost daily rain starts, it is time to do as much outdoors as you can. With this in mind I am suggesting going to a corn maze. Fun for the whole family most of the local (well lower mainland) corn mazes also have hayrides, petting  Read more...

Beginnings and Endings

September 01, 2008

The start of September is always like the beginning of a new year to me. I guess this stems from my love of the beginning of school and being an elementary school teacher. Even though I have been staying home with my son and I plan to with my second child as well I always feel the excitement  Read more...

Fall is in the Air

August 28, 2008

Fall is in the air and to me that means a few things, shiny new school supplies, a brand new start at school, bright crisp days and the Word on the Street . The Word on the Street is a national book and magazine festival held across Canada. I first became aware f the Word on the Street or  Read more...

Swimming Lessons for the Fall

August 12, 2008

Looking to put you child in swimming lessons for the fall? Now is the time to register, and there are many options and locations. Most lessons for the 3-5 year old set start with introductions to the water, blowing bubbles , assisted back floats and going underwater. The lessons then increase  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in vancouver

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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