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.
But First, Let’s Take a Selfie
The selfie phenomenon has moved from our mobile phones to bonafide businesses in Richmond. The Selfie Room is open for business, and it’s the funniest family portrait you’ll ever take!
Stop, Drop, and Shop
Huddle up, team: the Christmas lists are being crafted with care. Time to hit the stores in search of the very object of their hearts desire, before everyone else in the Lower Mainland beats you to it. It’s okay, we were born for this. To truly lighten your load, we have babysitting solutions that will keep you focused and on task.
How to Survive the B.C. Teachers’ Strike
We’re taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming to bring you some savvy solutions for getting through the B.C. teachers’ strike. Because we know that your life is a fine balance with slim margin for error, and we’re not going to let you fall into a pit of despair. Local businesses and community centres across the province are stepping up to provide alternative childcare solutions.
Mountains of Birthday Fun
Hosting a cool birthday party has never been easier, thanks to Mount Seymour’s snow tubing, tobogganing, and snowshoe packages.
These Gifts Were Made in Vancouver
Making poor gift choices is so last year—this year we’re giving special, unique and thoughtful prezzies by choosing locally crafted masterpieces. There’s no shortage of talent to choose from in Vancouver—gifted artisans are as plentiful as the snowflakes falling on our mountains.
How to Make Life Easier for Yourself During the Holidays
If Santa wanted to do us a solid, he would send us each our own personal elf for the holidays. The daunting number of tasks to accomplish leaves us like the Grinch’s dog pulling the overloaded sleigh—wilting under the weight of it all. Don’t despair, here are a few ways to make things easier for you this season.
Our Main Squeeze(s)
It used to be coffee shops popping up on every corner, but in 2014 you’re as likely to meet someone for a cup of juice as a cup of joe. Here are our favourite juice bars in Vancouver.
2015 Starts Here
Welcome, 2015! We can’t wait to set goals and commit to positive changes. But it doesn’t have to be all about you. This year, set family resolutions you can strive for together.