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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Easy DIY Valentines Gifts for Toddlers

My son’s Daycare informally exchanges Valentines……Toddlers handing out Valentines?! Come on, how adorable! Of course, I’m all in….In case you were like me last year;  busy and distracted.  Here are my last minute easypeasy- DIY  Valentines for toddlers with Paw-Patrol FREE printable.

These color-able valentines put in goodie bags…PLUS  you can staple on the FREE printable bag toppers!  Bonus instead of candy or a treat you are giving out a fun activity for them  to do.

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Richmond Sunflower Festival- In Bloom

Sunflowers In BloomThere is no better symbol of summer than the sunflower. With their towering height and bright yellow petals,  sunflowers have that unmistakable sun-like appearance that makes them a summer and fall favorite.

From the curators of our families favorite fall Pumpkin Patch, Richmond Country Farms presents Richmond’s first-ever sunflower festival….and I can confirm that this labor of love is in bloom and worth adding to your MUST do list.  Read on for all the deets!

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Taking a Blogging Break

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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Lulu Island Winery Tour Review

Lulu Island winery tour reviewThis Mamma recently  took a break from whining to enjoy some much deserved…and needed wine.  Read on for our visit to Lulu Island Winery in Richmond BC.

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