Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to February

Don’t give into the February blues—go red instead and warm up this blustery, brief month by spreading the love around. Here are some ideas to get started.  DO Remember the love this month and get inspired with these savvy Valentine’s Day ideas Why? Because there are some sweet and easy ways to say ‘I love you’.  GO To Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada at the Richmond Olympic Oval on Saturday, February 11 Why? Because Canucks’ fans can meet Trevor Linden and other Canuck alumni, enjoy Hockey Hall of Fame exhibits, play games, enter tournaments and more. And moms can enjoy Michael Buble.  GET Some Valentine’s Day cards and a class list Why? Because the whole class gets a card and you want to make sure the names are spelled correctly. Don’t leave this to the night before—it takes longer than you think, especially if Jack and Jill want to write them all. PLAY The Dating Game with your family. Ask questions about why they love the other person. Make sure you award points and make teams if you have to, so it’s a real game. Why? You’re spreading the love. What more can we say? HELP Get some girlfriends together to attend Love Her in support of Ovarian Cancer Canada on February 29 Why? Because it’s a chance to have an evening out enjoying a fashion show, silent auction, wine and friends while supporting a cause close to women’s hearts. SURF www.GoodsWithStory.ca Why? It’s an online marketplace selling unique and creative items from passionate Canadian vendors. Most of the goods are all-natural and all of them are locally made. You might even find a small V-Day gift there for someone special. READ How Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm and Other Adventures in Parenting Around the World by Mei-Ling Hopgood Why? To remind us that children are raised in many different ways all over the world by parents who love them and believe that their way is the right way. And it is—for them. So keep loving them and doing what you’re doing. APP IT smallnest Why? It’s a great new app for parents to track their baby’s progress (i.e. feeding and sleeping schedules) and to safely share photos (and the love) with close friends and family. GREEN IT Make a pledge to reduce your ‘fashion footprint’ Why? Because even our beloved wardrobe and shopping for new clothes have an impact on our environment. However, there are alternatives. You can change the world—one pair of jeans or a load of laundry at a time. MAKE IT An easy homemade Valentine’s Day card Why? Because this adorable pop-up, love-bug valentine is a super-easy card for kids to create for family or friends (and it’s really cute). DEAL IT Get 15% off any Valentine’s Day gift from Sweet Flour Bake Shop using code SVMCC12 until February 13 Why? Because their new cookie cupcakes are truly scrumptious and it’s always great to get a deal when you’re buying sweets for your sweeties. P.S. Remember, it’s a leap year, so there’s an extra day to love!