Deanna Regan
As a journalism and recent SFU creative writing graduate, Deanna loves writing almost as much as trail running and skiing on nearby mountains. Aside from freelance work, a novel in progress, and a full-time job she is chief life coach and chauffeur to three daughters.
A Parent’s Guide to Snapchat
Most of us are pretty savvy on social media, but Snapchat is another story… one parents usually don’t understand.
The Best Places in Vancouver You’ve Never Been
We are parents of habit. We tend to visit the same parks, same restaurants, and the same attractions—at the same time and often with the same people. So shake it up and become a tourist in your own city this summer.
How to Get out and Enjoy Winter in Vancouver
What better way to welcome 2016 than to slip and slide into it with those you cherish most. Here are some frosty fun ways to make the most of our winter weather.
7 Holiday Helpers in Vancouver to Make Life Easier
If Santa wanted to do us a solid, he would send us each our own personal elf for the holidays. If your to-do list leaves you feeling like the Grinch’s dog pulling the overloaded sleigh, don’t despair, here’s how to make things easier on yourself this season.
Our Guide to the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
The Cherry Blossom Festival is in full bloom in Vancouver parks and neighbourhoods, so whether you take part in an organized event, or enjoy your own private picnic under a cherry tree, don’t put it off—they will be gone in a puff of pink before you can say hanami.
How to Host an Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch
Hosting an Easter brunch is a great way of staying social—little kids are usually at their best in the mornings, and brunch is a cheap, cheerful, and casual alternative to to fancy dinnertime entertaining. Here’s jpw tp pull it off.
Egg-citing Easter Events and Activities in Vancouver
Whether you’re looking for a fun way to get outside and enjoy the beautiful spring weather, or just need a way to keep the kids entertained over the long weekend, we’ve rounded up our favourite local brunches, egg hunts, and Easter festivals happening all over the city. Hop to it!
Vancouver Birthday Party Services That Come to You
Whether your comedy act is getting old or you draw the line at entertaining your child’s ten best friends, hiring an entertainer or birthday party service is money well spent. In Vancouver, our options are as vast as our child’s imaginations are large; here are a few of our in-house party favourites.
March Break Activities in Vancouver
With our loonie in the tank, staying in Vancouver is a great way to stay afloat this March Break. It will be easy to keep boredom at bay with these fabulous activities right here in YVR.
Family Day Fun
Whether you’re a fan of hockey, bouncy castles, or the wild outdoors, there’s something for every family to do in Vancouver during the Family Day long weekend.