Tag: Fun

2021 Granville Island Turkey Trot- My Return to Racing

Return to racing

Photos By: RunVan

Monday October 11, 2021 was officially my return to racing.  I participated in the Granville Island Turkey Trot. This run has all my favorite “F” words….it’s a Family Friendly, Fun 10K run/walk hosted by RUNVAN.®

It’s a beautiful 10KM course that starts at Granville Island and loops over the Burrard Bridge to the north side Seawall before turning at Science World and heading back along the south side Seawall, finishing at Performance Works on Granville Island.

The last time I laced up my running shoes and toed the starting line with others for The Santa Run on November 28, 2019… Gosh, could it really have been that long ago?  Read on for my return to racing mindset.

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Fitness, Family, Fun, Easter Activities

Hey Peeps, if you have been following along on social media then you know we have already hopped into Easter with lots of Fitness, Family, Fun, Easter activities.

If you are looking to try something totally different this holiday season or maybe just change up an existing tradition I have some Egg-citing ideas for you, lets get cracking!

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Summer Bucket List: Fun & Frugal Activities

Bucket listAh, summer. Sunny days, grilling out, and fireflies at dusk. Longer days and summer vacations also mean more downtime, play time, and hopefully more family time!

With festivals, concerts, and markets closed, and continued physical distancing due to Covid-19  initially I was  at a  loss for what to do this summer….but then I remembered my pre-Sweets tradition of creating a seasonal bucket list.  You can click the link here to see my 2015 summer bucket list.

Coming up with a physical bucket list is motivation (for me as a to-do-list lover) but also super handy when boredom strikes, and things need to be shaken up.

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Taking a Blogging Break

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I need a breakThere is no denying that Venus Fitness and lifestyle has been having a Monster year……From the nomination as one of Vancouvermom.ca Top 30 Mom Bloggers of 2018, to the front page to the Richmond News, and topping it off with a 3rd place finish…..And let’s not forget being featured on  Vancouvermom.ca  as one of their “Mom’s  to follow”.……it’s been a wild ride.

I have been a little MIA when it comes to my blogging and social media these past few weeks and there have been some good reasons why.  My Step daughter graduated and there were many family milestones that need to be celebrated…..Plus we are in the middle of preparing for a world wind, 3 country, 6 city, European FAMILY Vacation (bucket list item CHECKED).

I need a break! Here are a few of the reasons for shutting down the blog for a hot minute so I can pick up the pieces of my frazzled brain.  Blogger or not, I am sure you can relate.

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Finding Time- Exercise with Kids

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Exercise with kidsI am all about easy exercises you can sneak in throughout your day. It can be really tough finding time to exercise with kids,  so often exercise often gets put on the back burner.  When they are little, your way too tired to fit in a early morning workout, and after working all day you just want to get home and play with your child. Exercise is usually the last thing on your mind.

Here are some exercises you can do with your kid(s).

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