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10 Kid-Friendly Elf On The Shelf Ideas

Whether you love him or hate the Elf at your house, it’s no surprise he’s ...

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Tara Jensen

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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Family board game nights are a must in our house f

Family board game nights are a must in our house for connection, nothing brings us together better than a little friendly competition and someone getting to annouce they won. 😂

As A has gotten older, we've watched her age out of some of our favourite family games and had to do a quick "restock" with some new challenging ones, bringing out favourites from when I was a kid (Mastermind!) and some new additions.

We're sharing 13 of our favourite family board games that even the tweens/teens crew will love on the blog today from favourite brands like @asmodee_canada, @rorys_storycubes, @bigpotatogames, @settlersofcatan and more.

Whether you're looking for an education, strategy or "just for fun" game, there's something on the list for everyone!

Does your family have a favourite go-to board game?
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Does anyone else do their best work when the house

Does anyone else do their best work when the house is quiet? You know.. when the family is *asleep*? I know I do, I do my best work in the wee hours of the evening and early mornings!

I was so excited to get the chance to try the new @cricut_ca Bright 360 standing floor lamp! I love that it is easily adjustable from a seated position with a fingertip touch, that it has multiple cool and warm temperatures to choose from and the ability to dim it. I can craft to my hearts content with the light just where I need it.

I wanted our loot bags this year to be a surprise for even the birthday girl! I used the Cricut cosmetic bag blanks and layered infusible ink using the "paint splatter" image with iron-on vinyl on top. It was super easy! The hardest part was choosing the font out of dozens available. Ooof.

[[ SWIPE ]] to see how they turned out! I stuffed the loot bags with our fave treats from @smartsweets and personalized birthday party labels from @mabelslabels. I love giving a thank you gift that I know is going to be used and loved, and these personalized bags were well received by the parents! Just in time for summer camps, school and more to stash their treasures and treats in.

Do you like making loot bags? What's your favourite thing to put inside?

Learn more about the Cricut Bright 360 ---->> link in my bio
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// Snacky Snack Time GIVEAWAY! // TWO lucky winner

// Snacky Snack Time GIVEAWAY! // TWO lucky winners are going to win a Snackplug Mystery Box!

Anyone else have a preteen that is basically impossible to shop for? Turns out, the answer to all my problems was a @snackplugco Ultimate Plug Pack! Kids (and adults, let's be serious) love mystery toys and surprises, and the crew at Snackplug is *pro* at stocking these boxes with some of the coolest and rarest candies and snacks to be found! Available in two sizes, the Mystery Pack and the Ultimate Plug Pack there's enough treats in both to share... or not share, totally up to you! Free shipping available to both US & Canada, or pop by their store in Surrey for the full selection (and temptations!)

HOW TO WIN //
🍭 FOLLOW @bcmomdotca & @snackplugco
🍫 LIKE & SAVE this post
🍭 TAG a snack loving friend (unlimited entries but one tag per comment please)
🍫 REPOST this to your stories and tag me!

That's it! Contest is open to residents of BC who are able to pick up their prize at the Surrey Snack Plug location. Contest closes on June 19th at 9:00pm PST. Winners will be drawn from qualifying entries on both Facebook and Instagram. Good luck!
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// Have you entered to WIN yet? 🌿 (ad) I just

// Have you entered to WIN yet? 🌿 (ad)

I just received my @crbprogram Conscious Living Box and guess what? You still have a chance to win 1 of 100 boxes available! This carefully curated box full of sustainable and eco-friendly brands and products boasts some of my favourites including local brands @meeku_beauty & @soluxuryinc, and Canadian brands @purelygreat, @magicoats. @poopoopaper, @olabamboo, @bettersnackbetteryou, @pascoecanada, @beebytheseaproducts & @drinkchrisoda, and a personal fave of mine @charliesoapca.

The Canadian CRB Program aims to make it easy for renters to live green together by easily being able to identify apartment buildings that are CRB approved - meaning they demonstrate a commitment to environmental policies with a focus on ESG performance and practices. If green living and sustainability are important to you, this is a wonderful way to identify potential homes that will also help support your lifestyle.

WANT TO WIN? I know you do! Click the link in my bio to find the link to enter! Good luck friends! :)

What would you want to try first in the box?
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THE FAMILY FOOD CHALLENGE STARTS THIS SATURDAY! ⁠Who's PUMPED to take part!? Get ready for some online family fun to kick off summer and register for the FREE Family Food Challenge with @hflvancouver (link in my bio!) You won't want to miss this great chance to connect as a family and enter to win some great prizes!

Challenges are designed to be fun & simple with lots of room for creativity! We had so much fun last year and tried some new delicious foods that we still love today.
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BC & Ontario families can register for the Family Food Challenge with Whole Foods Market Canada that's happening on right here on Instagram this year from June 11-19. Complete up to 8 simple challenges over 9 days at your family’s own pace! ⁠
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Why You Should Register Early:⁠
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🍓 Registration is FREE and the first 100 families to register online get a $10 Whole Foods Market gift card; AND⁠
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🍓 All registered families qualify to win over $2500 in prizes, including a Family Getaway and healthy treats from with @wholefoodscanada, @dreampops, @healthycrunch, @herbalandgummies, @yucatanguac, @sodelicious_ca, @whollyveggie, @happyplanetfoods & @onceuponafarm.⁠
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⁠REGISTER NOW via the link in my bio! Have FUN and good luck!! ⁠

Who's joining us for the fun!?
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// How many throws are too many throws? Asking for

// How many throws are too many throws? Asking for a friend! It's Spring decluttering time and admittedly... some of these *gotta go* [ad]

Perfect timing though, seeing as on May 28th @diabetescanada is hosting another Curbside Drop Off Event! It’s a convenient way to donate stuff you don’t need & support Diabetes research initiatives in your communities. I really believe it feels good to not make trash, so by participating in a Curbside Drop Off event you're helping divert millions of pounds of textiles from landfills.

WHERE TO GO // May 28th from 9 am-12 pm.
🚗 Kelowna: 1940 Kane Road (IGA)
🚗 Abbotsford: 2323 Emerson Street (MSA Arena)
🚗 Nanaimo: 4166 Departure Bay Road (Diabetes Canada Clothing Collection Centre)

--> Roll up, pop your trunk with your clothing and small household items, and volunteers will collect the items and vroom, away you go!

For details on what is accepted, how your donations benefit valuable research opportunities, and more check out --> declutter.diabetes.ca #dcdeclutter
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// you know it’s a good swag bag when it doesn’t even make it in the house before the fam starts digging through it! Last night we enjoyed the 4th sip & savour event with @hflvancouver & @wholefoodsbc and WOW….

I love that each event has a different assortment of delicious foods and drinks to try out, many of them plant based and from some of our fave brands! Each event has introduced our family to new favourites that we can easily find at our local Whole Foods.

>> swipe to see what was inside!

The next Sip & Savour date is already set to go so make sure to head over to @hflvancouver so you can be in the know for when tickets drop (they sell out FAST!)

What’s your fave goodie in the bag?!
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// M O T H E R S D A Y giveaway 🌺 It’s a be

// M O T H E R S D A Y giveaway 🌺

It’s a beautiful day for a giveaway! Our friends at @coastalcollective_co & @artisangifts want to give 2 winners the chance to win a $50 GC to their shops!

Whether you’re looking for locally made skin care, body care, trinkets or gifts for just about everyone on your list, these shops have you covered! With carefully curated stock from local businesses (including so many of my faves!) these are shops I can easily get lost in. You may remember my infamous anxiety mug that went viral, and it’s from these shops!

HOW TO WIN //
🌸 follow @bcmomdotca, @artisangifts & @coastalcollective_co
🌸 like & save this post
🌸 tag a deserving momma in the comments (unlimited but one comment per tag please!)
🌸 EXTRA ENTRY: share this post in your stories and tag us!

Contest is open to residents of BC that have reached the age of majority. Winners will need to pickup their prize at the perspective locations. Contest closes May 13, 2022 at 9pm! Good luck!
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🚗 VROOM // Blue skies in our house calls for a

🚗 VROOM //

Blue skies in our house calls for a drive with no destination. We may end up at a park, a friends house, the pool, who knows really? There's something to be said about piling into the car with good tunes playing and just enjoying the drive!

Our friends at @mazdacanada have us in the seat of a few vehicles this summer to try out to see what fits our family best and the CX-30 fits all *my* needs amazingly. This subcompact SUV is the perfect ride for someone who loves their hatch back (aka me) but also wants a bit higher of a ride (also me).

The top 3 things I loved about the CX-30:
🚗 Smooth, powerful ride. I live on the top of a mountain and the CX-30 was UP for the challenge. It's a speedy one.
🚗 Minimal distractions. The interior is designed in a cohesive way that limits visual distractions. No touch screens, but an easily navigated menu screen.
🚗 Fuel Efficiency. By using optimal distribution of torque and minimizing drivetrain energy loss, the CX-30 is arguably one of the most fuel efficient vehicles that wasn't a hybrid that I've driven. And let's be serious, if you're cruising with these gas prices... you need fuel efficiency.

What do you look for first when purchasing a new vehicle?
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🌺 SPRING HAS SPRUNG C O N T E S T 🌺 Enter to

🌺 SPRING HAS SPRUNG C O N T E S T 🌺 Enter to win a $100 @urbanrootsgardenmarket gift card just in time to start planning your garden!

I love LOVE supporting local businesses and when I heard that Urban Roots Garden Market would be returning across from Playland, to say I was *excited* would be an understatement. I was even more thrilled to learn that this is just one out of 11 convenient pop-up gardening spots you can get your high quality garden additions.

Each Urban Roots Garden Market is armed with knowledgable (and passionate!) plant loving staff who want to make sure that your dream garden comes to fruition - and under budget. By skipping the middle man and buying direct from them, you can save money and support your local community and growers - and your local bee community.

What's one plant you ALWAYS have in the garden? For us, it's always lavender in every form.

Ready to win a $100 @urbanrootsgardenmarket gift card?
🌺 FOLLOW @bcmomdotca & @urbanrootsgardenmarket on Instagram
🌺 LIKE & SAVE this post
🌺 TAG a gardening loving friend! (unlimited tags, one per comment please)
🌺 BONUS ENTRY: Share this in your feed and tag me!

That's it! Contest is open to residents of BC. Contest closes May 1st at 9:00pm PST. Contest is not afflliated or sponsored by Instagram.
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