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Tara Alivia Christmas 2013

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August 22, 2014

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Oh, hello!

Tara & Helisa met by happenstance over a love of coupons and saving money. Surviving solely on coffee, cuddles and post-it notes (and a bit of sassy humour) they can often be found enjoying all that beautiful British Columbia has to offer.

Want to chat? Say hi! -- [email protected]

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🍁 FALL foods get in my belly! My favourite pa

🍁 FALL foods get in my belly!

My favourite part of fall is comfort foods, rich root vegetables, soft cheeses and all the carbs. Comforting flavours warm my snack loving soul and nourish our family on our many fall adventures.

The best best part? That some of my fave flavours are actually produced locally, with organic ingredients and with no added nonsense. What you see is what you get! @oroweatcanada is plant-based, non-gmo certified and a must for your #shoplocal #supportlocal grocery list additions!

Goat cheese is basically life for me, pairing it with rich flavourful beets and whatever lettuce you have on hand between two slices of thin-sliced grainy bread = YUM.

What’s your go-to comfort sandwich?
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#ad #peeroroweat5 #oroweatorganic #oroweatorganicthinsliced #fallvibes #foodie #goatcheese #carblover #canadianmom #canadianinfluencer #vancouvermom #sandwichesofinstagram #fallfoods #fraservalley #canadianmade #organicfood

🎃 HowlOver Canada is BACK for a spooktacular 20

🎃 HowlOver Canada is BACK for a spooktacular 2021 run! 🎃

Tickets are on sale now, prebook your time slot online and learn more about COVID safety protocols, required documents for access, and age recommendations on the link in our bio ---> trips to experience the coolest way to see Canada from your own seat!

Running now until October 31st, families can enjoy the iconic FlyOver Canada ride with a special surprise guest and her friends. Follow Biker Mama on her adventure to the must-see concert of the season with a special alternative ending.

Tickets are on sale now, prebook your time slot online and learn more about COVID safety protocols, required documents for access and age recommendations on the link in our bio --->

What's your favourite FlyOver Canada experience? HowlOver Canada is my second favourite!
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#VancouverInfluencer #CanadianMom #FlyoverCanada #HowlOverCanada #ThingsToDoYvr #vancityfeature #VancouverHalloween #Our_Everyday_Moments #momswithcameras #Halloween2021 #spookyseason #familyyvr #flyovercanadapartner #vancouvermom #pumpkintime #fallvibes

// FINAL WARNING friends! We are coming up on the

// FINAL WARNING friends! We are coming up on the LAST@diabetescanada contactless drive-thru donation event! (ad) If you are ready to haul out the Fall/Winter clothes and pack away the summer gear, take a quick second to collect a bag (or bags!) of your gently used textiles and small household items and visit one of these locations on Saturday October 16th from 9am-2pm!

Abbotsford - MSA Arena - 2323 Emerson Street
Kelowna - IGA - 1940 Kane Road
Pitt Meadows - Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre - 12027 Harris Road
Courteney - Driftwood Mall - 2751 Cliffe Avenue (Island Highway)

PPE clad volunteers will collect your items out of your trunk and away you go, it’s that easy to make a difference!

Thanks to your incredible support thus far, Diabetes Canada has collected over 250,000 pounds of clothing at their summer events and helped divert all of that waste from our landfills! That’s something to celebrate.

Can’t make it to one of the locations? Visit declutter.diabetes.ca to schedule an at home pick up or find a map of donation bins. Your donations help fund valuable research, access to support and community events for those with Diabetes.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the life-saving 100 year anniversary of Insulin with over 100 curbside drop offs across Canada!

Will you be joining us for the final contactless drive-thru event? I have another bag ready to go!
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#diabetes #diabetescanada #donations #canadianmoms #clothingdonation #decluttering #charity #diabetesawareness #diabetescamp #britishcolumbia #beautifulbc #bloggersofinstagram #yvrmom #courteney #kelowna #kelownabc #abbotsford #fraservalley #t1d #t1dawareness #diabetescharity #diabetestype2 #springcleanup #makeyourdonationscount #momsofinstagram #konmaripurge #diabetessupport #diabetescharity

Did you know that October 14 is World Sight Day? (

Did you know that October 14 is World Sight Day? (ad) Consider this your yearly reminder to get your eyes checked! I'm always so good at making sure that A gets her yearly appointments but realized that - oops - dad and I are way overdue!

You can easily find an optometrist near you through ThinkAboutYourEyes.ca and help your kids start back to school with their best eyes forward! Book a comprehensive eye exam for you and the entire family to stay ahead of any changes in your prescriptions, screen for eye diseases, and make sure that your kids have the best protection against blue light, screen time and are geared up to read to their heart's content.

When was the last time you had your eyes checked? 😎
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#PeerCHEC2 #ThinkAboutYourEyes #Glasses #KidsWithGlasses #BlueLight #ScreenTime #EyeCare #optometrist #CanadianMom #CanadianInfluencer #VancouverMom #crazyhairdontcare #tacocat

Do you incorporate super foods into your diet? Ant

Do you incorporate super foods into your diet? Antioxidant, vitamin packed blends can help fuel your body and not have to eat every fruit under the sun! Love that Abbotsford based @snowcrestfoods has just introduced their superfoods frozen fruit blend at west coast @costco locations, this 2kg bag is packed full of blueberries, pineapple, açai and mango and is the perfect tropical vibe for smoothies, baking, snacking and more.

Want to try it? Hit up your local Costco before October 10th and enjoy this giant bag for $10.49! That’s nearly $3 off and this bag is sure to last awhile!

Which superfoods is your favourite?
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#snowcrestfoodspartner #fraservalley #shoplocal #supportlocal #abbotsford #canadianbusiness #superfoods #smoothiebowl #smoothierecipes #smallbusiness #costcofinds

Pumpkin spice has landed, it’s almost sweata wea

Pumpkin spice has landed, it’s almost sweata weather and that means it’s also FALL CLEAN UP time! (ad) As you’re packing away the summer clothes and checking on the fall attire, make sure to package up anything you’re ready to part with and bring it to the @diabetescanada contactless drop off event!

Throw your sealed bags and boxes in your trunk and stop by Saturday September 11th from 9-2 at:

🍂 Nanaimo, Diabetes Canada Clothing Collection Centre, 4166 Departure Bay Rd
🍂 West Kelowna, Superstore, 3020 Louie Dr

Volunteers wearing masks and gloves will safely remove the items from your vehicle and away you go! Not close to one of these spots? They have locations across Canada! Visit declutter.diabetes.ca to find one close to you.

Your donations, no matter how big or small they may be, directly impact research funding, sending kids to important camps and offering support to those in need in the diabetes community. Hope you’ll join us in filling up that truck & keeping textiles out of the landfill!
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#diabetes #diabetescanada #donations #canadianmoms #clothingdonation #decluttering #charity #diabetesawareness #diabetescamp #britishcolumbia #beautifulbc #bloggersofinstagram #yvrmom #courteney #kelowna #kelownabc #abbotsford #fraservalley #t1d #t1dawareness #diabetescharity #diabetestype2 #springcleanup #makeyourdonationscount #momsofinstagram #konmaripurge #diabetessupport #diabetescharity

Is anyone else eager to begin this upcoming school

Is anyone else eager to begin this upcoming school year? 🎒 @sonderly.io, an online educational and training platform that provides autism resources, is helping educators and moms like myself across Canada so we are prepared to support our kids.

As a parent, it’s difficult to find time to learn about new teaching methods and platforms that are tailored to children with neurodiverse needs. I actually just enrolled in a Sonderly course and love how it curates and decodes clinical research, and presents it in a user-friendly way. Sonderly has a robust digital library of applied behaviour analysis-based (ABA) courses and training materials that combine theory, practice, and testing, so that teachers and parents can stay up to date on the most relevant and effective training available. The platform is so special because it provides you with practical tools and bite sized information to take you beyond just awareness, and impact bigger change.

As a mental health advocate, I believe Sonderly is exceptionally useful for supporting children in the classroom. If you’re interested in learning more about Sonderly or want to sign up for a course, head to the link in my bio. #ad
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#sonderly #sonderlyio #connectedbydifference #BCteachers #yvrmom #backtoschool #canadianmom #vancouvermom #mentalhealthawareness #ASD #autismawareness #knowbetterdobetter #mentalhealthmatters #vancouverinfluencer #canadianinfluencer #dogsofinstagram #autismprograms #educationmatters #adultstudent #selfledlearning #neverstoplearning

I’m a bit of a sucker for kitchen and cleaning p

I’m a bit of a sucker for kitchen and cleaning products that smell amazing, always seems they make the chore a little less boring #sponsored

I was recently sent some incredible earth safe kitchen goodies from @sapadillasoap! They are biodegradable, fueled by 100% essential oils instead of harsh chemicals for scents and make clean up a breeze. Choose from lavender, rosemary and mint and grapefruit and bergamot and enjoy the refreshing scents.

My fave? You can purchase in bulk if you find a product you love and refill your own bottles! I also love the simple vibe of the packaging.

Which is your favourite scent?
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#gifted #sapadillapure #sapadillaclean #earthfriendly #essentialoils #cleaninghacks #vancouvermom #vancouverinfluencer #canadianmom #canadianinfluencer #shopbulk #cleankitchen #cleanstagram #sunnydaysahead #plantmom #simpleclean #plantpower #our_everyday_moments #biodegradable #ecocleaning #ecocleaningproducts #cleaningfeels

Looking for a free family activity to fill some su

Looking for a free family activity to fill some summer days? We visited @visitrichmondbc for checked out the Steveston Walking Tour which is filled with so much rich history about Richmond, a deep dive into the struggles and perseverance of Chinese and Japanese immigrants and an incredible look at their traditions and much more.
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The tour is free, but also takes you through bustling communities full of delicious food, fresh catches of the day and some amazing scenery.
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If your family is on an unlearning journey like ours, I highly suggest setting aside the whole day to immerse yourself in this incredible, self-guided, insightful tour. Make a day of it and walk or bike the tour, stop for a delicious lunch and don’t forget to pick up the free kids booklet from @britanniashipyards!
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Full details on what you’ll experience on our blog 👉🏻 www.bcmom.ca

What’s your favourite place to stop in Steveston?
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#richmondpartner #richmond #explorerichmond #discoverrichmond #stevestonvillage #steveston #britanniashipyards #canadianmom #canadianinfluencer #unlearningracism #vancouvermom #yvrmom #vancouverinfluencer #londonfarm #thingstodoyvr #our_everyday_moments #momswithcameras #momtogs #richmondhistory #stevestonwalkingtour #kidsofig #adventureawaits #activefamily #familytimeisthebesttime

Okay, ‘fess up. Who has a bag, or *bags* of clot

Okay, ‘fess up. Who has a bag, or *bags* of clothes, towels, blankets, etc hiding out in their trunk right now? Maybe you keep saying you’re going to hit the donation bin or you missed the last @DiabetesCanada drop off date? (ad)

We’ve got you! Lucky for you (and me!) There are 3 upcoming contactless donation locations on August 7th, just in time to clear out some room for back to school!

In honor of the 100th anniversary of insulin being discovered, Diabetes Canada is hosting 100 curbside donation events to drive awareness and keep textiles out of landfills!

On Saturday August 7th visit:
🚗 Kelowna, IGA, 1940 Kane Rd
🚗 Langley, Royal Canadian Legion, 26607 Fraser Hwy
🚗Nanaimo, Superstore, 6435 Metral Dr

Look for the Diabetes truck and roll on through with your new or gently used textiles in clear bags or cardboard boxes, pop your trunk and PPE clad volunteers will happily collect your donations and away you go!

Where are your donations going? Diabetes Canada uses your generous donations to help fund:
→ Important Diabetes research
→ Sending kids and their families to camp
→ Support and counselling for community members with Diabetes
→ And to help divert thousands of pounds of waste from landfills!

Not ready yet? Start gathering your donations NOW because there are also dates coming up in September & October, just in time for a fall clear out! Check out declutter.diabetes.ca for more info or click the link in my bio!

Who’s got donations ready?! 🙋🏼‍♀️

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#diabetes #diabetescanada #donations #canadianmoms #clothingdonation #decluttering #charity #diabetesawareness #diabetescamp #britishcolumbia #beautifulbc #bloggersofinstagram #yvrmom #courteney #kelowna #kelownabc #abbotsford #fraservalley #t1d #t1dawareness #diabetescharity #diabetestype2 #springcleanup #makeyourdonationscount #momsofinstagram #konmaripurge #diabetessupport #diabetescharity

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