As Summer is coming to a close, back to school is just around the corner which means it’s time to start prepping! It’s the time of the year where many changes take place in the household as your little ones get ready to go back to school. Dinner time might be earlier, and it’s definitely time to start meal prepping again. To help cross at least one thing off your long back to school to-do list, we’re sharing 10 easy make-ahead snack recipes ideal for school!
Vancouver Canucks Jake Virtanen and Canuck Place Children’s Hospice youth, Yousef, will take a dream come true flight on Friday, August 9 at the Abbotsford International Airshow.
Yousef is a 17-year-old Burnaby youth with a type of pediatric cancer called Ewing Sarcoma, which accounts for about 1.8 percent of childhood cancers. Yousef loves horseback riding and planes. His dream of flying in formation with a Canucks player will come true on Friday morning in a special routine in advance of the annual Abbotsford International Airshow.
Harrison Hot Springs is one of my favourite places to visit in the summer. We were gifted a few days there after our wedding, so we had a lovely pre-honeymoon there! It’s not too far of a drive either being just past Agassiz. It’s a great little day or weekend trip to do. There is so much to enjoy while you are there too.
Summertime is here and so comes the trips to the beach!! Spending the day at the beach is one of my favourite summer time activities. There are definitely things I consider essential for bringing along on a beach day. I’m going to share those with you here in this article!!
This is the first thing I make sure is in my bag! I never used to worry about it too much, but now with kids it’s extra essential. Kids should be wearing at least SPF 30, I usually get 60 for them and 30 for my husband and myself. Make sure it has UVA & UVB protection as well. I try to remember to apply the first time before we leave as it’s easier to put on when sand is not involved!
Staying hydrated is so important! I’ve seen the effects of dehydration first hand and it is not pretty. Everyone in my family has their own water bottle and we bring all four with us. Another good trick is to freeze a bottle or two of water the day before. If you’re taking a cooler you can use them as ice packs and as they thaw you get nice, cold, iced water to drink.
The hot sun and salt water if swimming in the ocean do a number on my lips! I cannot stand having chapped lips. I carry lip balm all the time but make double sure to have it when going to the beach!
The sun is fun, but it’s good to be protected. Hats are great for keeping the sun off your face, neck and ears, and let me tell you from experience burning your ears is NOT fun!
We have one that is sand proof and I absolutely LOVE it. Even if it gets covered in wet or dry sand, you can just shake it off when you’re ready to go home and don’t have to worry about taking half the beach home with you.
We each have our own beach towels. I bought the girls hooded ones that they pull on over their heads like a hoodie. They are fantastic for changing the kids right on the beach too!
As I get older I find I seek out shade more than I used too. Having a good shade tent is essential these days. It’s a good place to have snacks and get out of the sun for a bit.
I keep ours in a mesh bag. When we’re ready to head out, we just throw that in the car. When we’re ready to come home, it doesn’t matter as much if the toys are a bit sandy and wet still, they just go back in the mesh bag!
I love the reusable wet bags for putting wet bathing suits in at the end of the day. When we get home, I empty it all into the washing machine and throw the bag in as well.
With 2 kids I pretty much carry extra clothes around everywhere. It’s always good to be prepared for everything and extra clothes are just one of those things you just might need!
Please, please, please help keep our beaches clean and clean up your garbage! I usually bring either a plastic bag or use a container we had snacks in to collect our garbage. Most beaches have trash cans to dispose of your garbage, but I still find it easier to collect it all at our spot and toss it out as we leave. Saves on multiple trips to the garbage can.
We usually just bring finger food to the beach. Sometimes I make sandwiches ahead of time and bring them in a reusable container. Cut up fruit is a great finger food. Also some sort of munchie to snack on, I like the Veggie Sticks or Pretzels. If you’re bringing chips, bring the Pringle’s so they don’t all get smushed. Trail mix is also a great option and provides some protein for the day as well.
You’ll need a big beach bag or tote to carry this all!! The next thing on my list to buy is one of those collapsible wagons to cart everything around in, another essential for heading to the beach this summer!!
It’s almost August and summertime is bumpin’! Before we know it, September will be looming. Make sure to throw at least one more epic backyard bash before the summer comes to an end. We’ve rounded up some awesome backyard party ideas to make your next shindig a hit.
That isn’t a normal question. The obvious and immediate answer is yes. We are social creatures after all. It’s actually a great help for long term training consistency. We have the social aspect to re-enforce our actions and motivations. Most people get motivated by seeing somebody CRUSHING it. That hormonal reaction is a contagious byproduct that shouldn’t be taken away from the experience. And socializing provides that.
Do you have kids going to summer camp this summer? Wondering what you should pack for them? Here is a fantastic packing list to go by! First, let me say, if you want your child’s stuff to come back from summer camp… LABEL EVERYTHING!!!!
(Abbotsford, BC) Attended by a VIP guest list of 200 people, Tourism Abbotsford unveiled its destination brand last night at the Rail District Collective. The event highlighted the arts, local musicians, and farm-to plate foods, all significant offerings of the new brand identity.
School has been out for a week or two, and I bet you’re pulling your hair out listening to the “I’m bored” and “Mom, what can I do?” all day long. It’s going to be a long summer unless you can come up with a couple of quick fun projects for the kids to do!
Crafts are such a wonderful thing for kids. Getting messy, being creative, having fun… and there is no right or wrong way to craft. I love DIY projects that check three boxes: involve the kids, result in a cute finished item, and also take longer than 5 minutes to do.
I’ve put together a small list of cute DIY projects that you can help your little ones create, or let your bigger littles tackle on their own. They all involve minimal supplies but would be easy enough to get in a pinch from the dollar store!
You hear it every summer. Your kids are done school and suddenly have all this time off. Then comes the dreaded 3 words… “Mom, I’m bored!” So, today I’ve put together some Summer Boredom Buster ideas to avoid those three words, or give them something to do when they say those three words!
Have you…