Category: Fun

5 Easy Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Celebrate ValentinesValentine’s is approaching.  A celebratory day associated with heart-shaped chocolates, fancy four-course dinners and a few glasses of bubbly. Which might sound amazing! However this year is going to look a touch different given the current Covid19 health restrictions. I Lets talk about 5 easy ways to celebrate Valentines Day at home this year.

Valentines also happens to fall on Family Day long weekend here in B.C. SO it your like us, you might be making it a Family affair….  a perfect combination of Fitness, Family, Fun!

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Climb into Spring Break with Clip ‘n Climb Vancouver

Clip ‘n ClimbAre the kids Climbing the wall and driving you crazy?  Wondering what you are going to do during Spring Break this year?  Well Clip ‘n Climb Vancouver has got you covered,  a place where kids and adults can climb the walls.

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Winter in the Village- Support Local Business

Winter in the VillageWinter in the Village is underway! Grab your merriest mask and head to Steveston Village to celebrate the season and check out festive holiday fun from December 1 to 31, 2020.

*Please note that non-essential travel to Richmond is not recommended right now, however there are some virtual events you can join from the comfort of your own home*

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Steveston Scarecrow Crawl

Steveston Scarecrow CrawlThroughout the month of October, Steveston Village in Richmond is taken over by scarecrows, This year marks the 7th Annual Steveston Scarecrow Crawl, and our 2nd year.

You will find “one-of-kind” scarecrows lurking outside of many of the store fronts and restaurants. This has become an annual tradition for my son and I.  A perfect tribute to autumn, and a fun build up to Halloween. We look forward to seeking out the fun and creative scarecrows around every corner.  Each Scarecrow is cleverly themed to reflect the personalities of each shop, and created by the merchants of Steveston.   These scarecrows are also perfect for a family photo, or selfie!

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Cooking with the Flexitarin Dietitian

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Flexatrain DietiianI have  tried some recipes from local Dietitian Crystal Higgins-The Flexitarin Dietitian.   Crystal has been feature on Empowered Health (Chek-TV), Run With It (Shaw) and CBC News, you can learn more about Crystal by checking out her blog here.

Disclaimer alert:   I don’t cook.  Any recipe beyond my 5 ingredient rule usually doesn’t catch my attention.  I am happy to report that these recipes were simple to make….even for moi.

My choices includes 2 desserts and a salad.  Obviously not a balance menu but its what jumped out at me., and the desserts are perfect as we roll into fall and winter.

Do you have something you think I should try?  Comment below. (Remember 5 ingredient max, for my remedial cooking ability)

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