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Places to See: Abbotsford Tulip Festival

This Spring our house has been filled with flowers thanks to finding daffodils for a great deal at local farms. We have always wanted to head down to Washington for the Tulip festival down there, but have never made it. Then we heard about a local one her

The Perfect Baby Names for Fantasy Fiction Fans

These unique and unusual baby names are great for anyone who loves fantasy fiction

What Can We Do About the Gender Gap in Parenting

The gender gap doesn’t just show it’s self in the work force, it’s also prevalent on the parenting scene. One of the ways this disparity of expectation between moms and dads makes an…

Family Photos: Our Hearts are Full

If you think my hands are full, you should see my heart! Having family photos taken is something that is incredible special, and important to us. We recently planned to have family photos taken with Jason’s family when we knew everyone was going to be i

5 Reasons to Avoid Artificial Colors

So food looks pretty, we see it, we know it. Our eyes are the sole captain to navigating our minds and hearts. Those bright colors sucking you into buying these claimed sweet treats that are not harmful at all to you. Then buttering you up with affordable

Carving Out Quality Time for Busy Families

Being busy comes with being a parent but quality family time should always be a priority

I Got Scammed

The good news is I have information to share that I hope will help you. 

5 Indoor Rainy Day Forts You Can DIY

When April showers strike, having a few engaging indoor activities at the ready is key for avoiding avoid cries of boredom. Here are five DIY hideouts you can make with sheets, duct tape, hula hoops,…

Very Cherry Cinnamon Sugar Cupcakes

With unexpected turns of life, sometimes baking comes with inspiration and sometimes under last minute pressure comes a delicious delight. That’s what happened for this Very Cherry Cinnamon Sugar cupcake recipe. I was “I am not asking, I was just letting

Picky Eaters? Learn from Karine’s Mistakes

When we had our first child, my husband and I couldn’t wait for her to be old enough to start eating solid food so we could mould her into an adventurous