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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! -- hello@bcmom.ca

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🎄 #CroodsNewAge is on demand December 18th and

🎄 #CroodsNewAge is on demand December 18th and we've teamed up with @universalpicturescanada to Giftaway a CROOD-tastic prize including a digital download to watch the movie at home. It's a holiday event for the entire family! 🎄

Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.

I think we could all use some good laughs right now and The Croods: A New Age delivers just that, I am pretty sure A cackled her way through at least half a dozen scenes. And... AND... there is SLOTHS. I won't ruin it for you, but they are some of my faves in the entire movie. Our family loved the continuation of the original Croods story and can't wait to share it with you!

🎄 ENTER 🎄
1. FOLLOW ME & @universalpicturescanada on Instagram
2. LIKE & SAVE this post
3. COMMENT with your favourite movie snack
4. TAG a friend (or multiple!) that love movie nights! Multiple tags allowed, separate comments please.

DOUBLE your chances by entering on our Facebook page!

EXTRA ENTRIES //
🎄 SAVE 2 other posts in my feed
🎄 LIKE 2 other posts in my feed
🎄 SHARE this post in your story & tag @bcmomdotca

Contest is in no way sponsored or affiliated with Instagram. Contest ends December 22nd at 12:00pm PST. Winner will be drawn from qualifying entries on Facebook & Instagram.

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*CLOSED* Congratulations Leslie! 🎄 Want to take

*CLOSED* Congratulations Leslie! 🎄 Want to take home a @vanchristmas Artisanal Box? We got you! 🎄

One of the events that made it feel like Christmas to our family was the Vancouver Christmas Market and when they announced their closure, my Christmas spirit took a bit of a hard hit. Thankfully, they found a way to pivot to still help you bring some of the market magic home.

Carefully curated boxes full of Canadian-made goodies you'd usually find in the vendor huts are now available for you to bring home! Beautifully wrapped and packed with care, they are the perfect gift for teachers, family, or friends - or even yourself!

It also wouldn't be the Vancouver Christmas Market without the 2020 cup... complete with the mask-wearing mascots! A was quick to ask for hot chocolate in hers as we settled in to listen to the Sounds of the Vancouver Christmas Market playlist on Spotify. It may be the first year we've "missed", but it gave us time to remember all our favourite memories there.

Boxes can be purchased online and be picked up at Jack Pool Plaza until Christmas Eve, or local delivery within the Lower Mainland is available.

WANT TO WIN ONE? //
🎄 FOLLOW @bcmomdotca & @vanchristmas on Instagram
🎄 LIKE & SAVE this post
🎄 COMMENT with your favourite Christmas Market memory
🎄 TAG some friends who might like to win! Each tag is an entry, separate comments please.

DOUBLE your chances by entering on our Facebook page!

That's it! Good luck! Contest is no way sponsored or affiliated with Instagram. Contest closes December 18th at 12:00pm PST. Winner must be able to pick up their prize at Jack Pool Plaza.
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🎄 ENTER For the chance to take home the @uglych

🎄 ENTER For the chance to take home the @uglychristmassweaterbook and matching super ugly (and the most adorable) toque!

How many Ugly Christmas Sweaters do YOU have stuffed in the closet? Maybe they're long forgotten about? Memories piled up of gifts and parties and get togethers from years past. What would happen if those sweaters decided enough is enough and rebelled to help you remember what the holiday season is truly about? This enchanting story reminds us of how connection is weaved through generations while offering beautiful illustrations and an attention-grabbing family-friendly story.

How many Ugly Christmas Sweaters do YOU have stuffed in the closet? Maybe they're long forgotten about? Memories piled up of parties and get togethers from years past. What would happen if those Sweaters decided enough is enough and rebelled to help you remember what the holiday season is truly about?ng raised thousands of dollars through their Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties, they are continuing to give back by providing a meal to children in need for every book purchased.

🎄HOW TO •W•I•N 🎄
1. Follow @bcmomdotca & @uglychristmassweaterbook
2. Like & Save this post
3. Tell us how may ugly Christmas sweaters you have!
4. Tag a friend! Unlimited entries, one tag per comment

BONUS:
1. SAVE 2 other posts in my feed (1)
2. COMMENT on other post (1)
3. SHARE this (1)
4. POST this to your story and tag me (5)

Contest is open to Canada and closes December 16th at 9pm PST. ❄️ this contest is not affiliated with or sponsored by Instagram.
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🧽 SCRUB SCRUB 🧽 Enter for the chance to take

🧽 SCRUB SCRUB 🧽 Enter for the chance to take home a @cleancratecompany Clean Crate in time for the holidays! Swipe to see what's inside --->

So many of us are moving to fewer unnecessary shops and I'm one of them. We went from a weekly grocery shop to every 2-3 weeks and I try my best to make things stretch until the next shop. One thing that I often forget to check? The cleaning supplies. Ugh.

The Clean Crate Company has the perfect solution, a quarterly subscription service that delivers enough eco-friendly toxin-free cleaning supplies to your door to last the average household 3 months. Included in the crates are trusted Canadian brands (and quite a few of my personal favourites!). New to sustainable products? This is also a fabulous way to try out new brands to find your new favourites!

I have reactive airways and am very sensitive to heavily scented products, so I love that there is a safe scent-free option for our home and still includes tested products that will meet our families' needs.

Did someone say BLACK FRIDAY? Head over to @cleancratecompany to take advantage of 20% off your crate + free shipping!

🧹 HOW TO ENTER 🧹
1. FOLLOW @bcmomdotca & @cleancratecompany
2. LIKE and SAVE this post
3. Tell us your best cleaning tip!
4. Tag a friend who might need a hand with the cleaning! Multiple tags allowed but one per comment please
5. Want to double your chances of winning? Head over to our Facebook page to enter there as well!

This contest is no way sponsored or affiliated with Instagram. Open to Canada, excluding Quebec. Contest closes December 4th at 9:00pm PST. Good luck!
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🎄 It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas

🎄 It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas •g•i•v•e•a•w•a•y 🎄 (ad) Start a new holiday tradition with a Christmas Eve Experience box & Personalized Santa Letter from @signed_by_santa!

2020 has caused a lot of us to pivot on holiday traditions and in our house, we’re starting some new ones!

These carefully curated boxes bring the magic to your front door —> swipe to see what’s inside <— on Christmas Eve be sure to hang your Santa key; leave out some food for the reindeer, make some cookies for Santa, ring your holiday bell and most importantly... make some snow! Each Christmas Eve Experience Box also includes a Nice List certificate straight from the North Pole!

These kits feel like they’ve landed right from the North Pole, add a personalized Santa Letter to complete the experience (and be prepared to cry, they are so beautiful!), felt ornament set or popcorn stringing kit to add even more new traditions.

Kids a bit past the 🎅 stage? The Let it Snow box includes delicious hot cocoa & snacks to enjoy on a cold day.

🎄HOW TO •W•I•N 🎄
1. Follow @bcmomdotca & @signed_by_santa
2. Like & Save this post
3. Tell me your holiday traditions in the comments!
4. Tag a friend! Unlimited entries, one tag per comment

❄️ Open to Canada, excluding Quebec. This contest is not sponsored or affiliated with Instagram. Contest closes November 26 at 9pm PST. ❄️
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So who else did the isolation purge? [ad] I went

So who else did the isolation purge? [ad]

I went through boxes of old kids clothes, blankets I’ve hoarded over the years, pillow cases from 47 sheet sets we never use and many small kitchen items that were taking up valuable space in my tiny cupboard. Bags and bags of things, ready to be diverted from the landfill!

All in anticipation for the @diabetescanada touchless curb-side dropoff for your gently used clothing & textiles. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and every donation helps fund Diabetes research and D-camps for kids and their families. It also gives over 11 MILLION Canadians access to resources and support for their diabetes.

Want to help the cause? Package up your clothes and textiles in plastic bags or closed boxes and visit @realcanadiansuperstore Delta location at 8195-120th St on November 14th from 9:00am-2:00pm. Volunteers will be on location wearing masks to safely remove items from your vehicle.

Can’t make it to the drop off? Visit https://declutter.diabetes.ca/ to schedule an at-home pickup or find a local donation box.

Who’s going through their closets this week?
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#diabetescanada #canada #charity #diabetesawareness #diabetesawarenessmonth #nationaldiabetesawarenessmonth #vancouver #vancouverblogger #vancouvermom #purge #homeorganization #supportcharities #kidsclothes #stopgrowingkid #momsofinstagram #canadianmom #canadianmoms #letsorganizethings #delta #realcanadiansuperstore #surrey

Regardless of how you feel about the election resu

Regardless of how you feel about the election results.... remember this moment. This moment where young girls everywhere heard of the first Woman ever to hold the Vice-Presidency.

I told A this morning and her face, I could see the little gears moving in her brain. She beamed, grabbed her iPad and went to call her friend. Her first words? “The first woman!”

Our girls around the world are watching, dreaming, imagining and setting those incredible goals right now knowing they are attainable. Raise them up to believe anything is possible.

Dream big little ones.

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#raisestrongwomen #raisestronggirls #madamvicepresident #our_everyday_moments #girlscandoanything #girlscanbeanything #stronggirls #rebelgirls #momtogs #momswithcameras #instakids #dreambig #dreambiglittleone #thoughshebebutlittlesheisfierce #worldchangers #vancouver #vancouverblogger #vancouvermom #beaworldchanger #canadianmom #canadianblogger

We've been die-hard fans of @flyovercanadavancouve

We've been die-hard fans of @flyovercanadavancouver for years and have experienced almost every show they've released so far. We were super excited to hear that their newest show was created with the help of some previous Walt Disney Company Imagineers and knew it was going to be epic. We weren't disappointed, in fact each kid in our group exclaimed how this was *the best!* FlyOver Canada show they'd seen YET!

[AD] Buckle up flyers! You're treated to a one of a kind 4D flight simulation that dips you between canyons, through mountains, and soaring over some of Canada's most iconic landscapes with Biker-Mama and her spooktactular friends before swooping into one of the most epic Halloween concerts that is sure to have kids groovin' in their seats!

#HowlOverCanada is running from now until November 1st with showings each day, make sure to check out our blog post linked in my bio for ways you can save on your tickets!
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#vancouvertourism #halloweeninvancouver #hellobc #myvancouverlife #cityofvancouver

Why yes, I am the ridiculous friend with no shame

Why yes, I am the ridiculous friend with no shame posing like a dork in a shop window, nice to meet you. Want to be friends? 🤣

Had a wonderful catch up after months and months apart with my good friend @maryinvancity today, I’ve done a pretty good job maintaining some normalcy or so I thought, it wasn’t until we started talking that I realized how much I missed these connections.

Plus side? I live in @burnabyheights and @peakedpies is right down the street, so catch up dates are magical and delicious all at once. Swipe to see our lunch. 🥧

How are you reconnecting with friends safely? Physical distanced fall walks are a new favourite. 🍁
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#burnabyheights #peakedpies #peakedpiesburnaby #vancouver #vancouverblogger #nomnomnom #vancouverfoodie #foodiegram #momswithcameras #our_everyday_moments #canadianmoms #mentalhealthmatters #vancouvermom #momsofinstagram #over30club #momsover30 #burnabyfood #canadianinfluencer #willworkforfood #allthesnacks #fallfood #raindays #comfortfoods

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 //

𝐈 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬. I looked through so many photos of when my heart was hurting, when my brain wouldn't shut off, when I was struggling so horribly with my anxiety that every simple thing was hard and almost all of them are of me smiling. I was embodiying the "fake it until you make it". Until I couldn't fake it anymore.

It wasn't until recently when I brought up all these thoughts to my doctor that she ran an in office test, the results were staggering and she outright asked me - "How have you been coping this long without help?" and honestly. 𝐈 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰. I thought this was normal? Aren't we all overwhelmed? Doesn't every cry in their car? Don't other people talk themselves out of going places because of fear?

In any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness. Anxiety disorders affect 5% of the household population. Women also are twice as likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.

Today, and everyday I want to remind you that it is 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲. It's okay to process those emotions in a way that feels safe to you and celebrate every win, regardless of how tiny it may seem now. Each new day we survive our toughest days. For me, self care is paramount. Being aware of when I need to check-in with myself and not allow myself to be busied by life and my own bucket being depleated.

I'm sharing my story with you in partnership with some amazing ladies (swipe to see them) who are also sharing their own journey with mental health. You are not alone. You are so loved, worthy and important.
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