New year … SAME ME.

New year If you have been following along over the years, then you know that each yearend I post a three-part goal setting series where I review my process for the year and set new goals for the coming year.  If you are interested, you can check our my full January 2022 Goal post here.

But You DON’T need a “new you.  After 10+ years of goal setting,  I am sharing why I am not setting goals this New Year.

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Tips for visiting a Christmas tree farm.

Christmas TreeOh Christmas tree; With its lights, and unique assortment of ornaments collected over the years.   Big or small, real or fake, decorated in all the kids’ handmade crafts or sleek and uniform with matching bulbs, Christmas trees are a joyful and fun part of the holidays.

Read on for my  top 6 tips for brining a real Christmas tree home.

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Inaugural Big Pirate Run- Swashbuckling fun!

Big Pirate RunIf we are social media friends, then you know that we had a Swashbuckling good time this past Sunday and the Big Fun Race Series first inaugural Big Pirate run at Gary point park.  Its no secret that I LOVE me a good costume and or fun run so this was a obvious choice, and not my first Big Fun race, you can read about last years Big Elf run here.

If you are looking for a fun affordable and inclusive fitness family event, then the Big Fun Race Series  events are perfect for you.  Open to all fitness levels the offer a wide range of options for all fitness levels.

The event included  1-3km Little Pirates run, and 5km, 10km, 15km, and 21.1km….so really something for everyone.

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Camping with Kids- Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park

S⨱ótsaqel / Chilliwack Lake Provincial ParkFor those of you following along you know we spent last week off the grid on our first camping trip in 6.5 years.????  Read on for S⨱ótsaqel / Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park details, and 10 camping tips.

After two years of isolation and staying local it has been revitalizing fill our summer with friends, both new and old, trips near and far, all with a sense of freedom to relax and explore.

Camping is an interesting and unique experience.  Though it may seem like all there is to do is sit around a campfire, there are many things to be learned from camping.

Camping, reminds us how much we rely on the “comforts of home” and how difficult life can be without them,  which can help us to be more grateful for what we have and appreciate the simple things in life.

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Things Our Wedding Taught Me

thinToday celebrate our one year wedding anniversary.  In honour of this milestone you are cordially invited to a throwback of our very own small meaningful, affordable, backyard wedding. I am breaking it all down, including all the lessons it taught me along the way.

I can honestly say June 3, 2021 was one of the best days of my life. I’ve never laughed so big, smiled so hard, and cried so many happy tears.
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