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Sole Girls 5K Run

1st Annual Sole Awesome 5km Fun Run

Vancouver is no stranger to marathons and runs of all sorts whether you run for ...

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Helisa

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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Hello, hi! It's been awhile since I said hello.

Hello, hi! It's been awhile since I said hello.

I'm slowly coming back to Instagram, but if I'm to be honest, summer felt like it slipped away from me and I have been focusing on my mental health, my family and personal things behind the scenes.

Did you know I'm a one woman show? All the content I create across all platforms, all the comments and moderating, all the shout outs and pretty photos. All me. I take the brunt of the mean comments, the arguing, and I do it while trying to stay positive. It's HARD y'all. So very hard.

Combined with my anxiety disorder, it hit me hard. It can get to feel a bit overwhelming, and a lot of us have a burn out period.

I'm slowly crawling out of mine.

I realized that I am at my best when I surround myself in content that I love and that fills my heart. That means focusing more of my energy to sustainable living content, supporting local and sharing our favourite local events and activities.

I'm opening up collaboration submissions for the holidays, if you know anyone who fits the above and would love to work together, tell them to come say hi (or say hi yourself!) - let's create some joyful magic together that fills both our hearts. You can find more info about all the things through the link in my bio.

Anyone else just finally feeling like the cloud is lifting? Oooof.
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To infinity and........... to the mall? You got it

To infinity and........... to the mall? You got it! The newest 3D installation at @aberdeen_centre is the perfect backdrop of some fun social photos and a must-see if you have a space loving little at home. [ad] This naked-eye 3D display (meaning you won't need special glasses to see the effects) is "space high", billboard style and the only one you'll find locally, perfect for some fun photo-ops, or just to watch the cool transitions.

Do you have a space lover at home who would love to see a GIANT astronaut? I can't wait to see it! You'll find this must-see display on the level 2 parkade entrance, bring your camera and make sure to tag @aberdeen_centre in your photos.
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#space #astronaut #instagramworthy #instavancouver #instaspots #familyyvr #thingstodoyvr #freeevents #richmond #richmondbc #thingstodorichmond #aberdeencentre #richmondmall #shoppingrichmond #canadianmom #vancouvermom #vancouverlifestyle #vancouverinfluencer #spacelovers #toinfinityandbeyond #richmondevents #explorerichmond #discoverrichmond

C O N T E S T // We're so excited to be giving 4 l

C O N T E S T // We're so excited to be giving 4 lucky families the gift of a good nights sleep thanks to @blissmattress!

Back to school is stressful, expensive and overall overwhelming. This past 2 years have left many of us in a state of anxiety and a lot of "needs" have been pushed to the wayside. Jennifer & John at Bliss Mattress understand that the rising cost of everything makes putting big purchases aside, but they don't want you to miss out on a comfortable nights sleep! They believe in giving back in their community -- locally based in Maple Ridge, Bliss Mattress stocks luxury mattresses at 50-80% off retail that are perfect for ensuring you have the best sleep, without breaking the bank!

4 lucky families will be winning a JASPER mattress in the size of their choice, new sheets AND free delivery in the Lower Mainland! Do you, or someone you know needs a new mattress? Enter below!

WANT TO WIN?
💤 FOLLOW @bcmomdotca & @blissmattress on IG
💤 LIKE this post
💤 TAG 3 friends (unlimited entries!)
💤 COMMENT with your mattress quiz results (link in bio!)
💤 DOUBLE your chances of winning by entering on our Facebook page!

THAT'S IT! Contest closes September 12th at 9:00pm PST. Contest is not sponsored or affiliated with Instagram. Open to residents of BC. Good luck!
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Best part of a vacation? Testing the beds apparent

Best part of a vacation? Testing the beds apparently.

We stayed at @prestigeresorts Beach House in downtown Kelowna, a literal hop, skip and a jump from Okanagan Lake. Our room was spacious enough for each of us to have our own space, plenty of storage for all the stuff I overpacked, a fridge and a microwave so we packed our fave snacks and hit up local farm/veggie stands for room snacks!

Our first night we went for a walk in Kelowna City Park to plan our lake day. The park boasts a @splashbcwaterparks inflatable obstacle course, the coolest splash park with a mini water slide, a huge playground, lots of green space, food trucks and beautiful sandy beaches.

Our hotel was literally across the street, so we loaded up the Costco wagon with chairs, shade tent and a cooler and spent the whole 38 degree day on the water. It was glorious!

Did you enjoy a lake day this summer?
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Did you know you can visit & feed the sweet kangar

Did you know you can visit & feed the sweet kangaroos and wallabies at @kangaroocreekfarmkelowna? Our friends had gone 2 weeks prior and I decided we were going to see them before summer was over! If we did *anything* on that trip, it was meeting these sweet babies. We drove for 4.5 hours straight to the farm and I regret *nothing*.

Things to know for your trip:
🦘 Arrive early, the closer to 10am the better. The farm is quieter, it isn't as hot and the animals are more eager for their snackie snacks and are more active.
🦘 Dress for the farm. This is a working farm so be prepared with comfortable shoes and clothes you can get a bit dirty in (trust me.. you may want to get down low for some pets!)
🦘 The sprinklers are the perfect way to cool down. Watch out for them or you may end up a little wet.
🦘 Don't feed the animals anything that isn't provided to you by handlers.
🦘 The farm closes promptly at 3pm for nap time, plan accordingly! If you want time to see everything, give yourself at minimum a couple of hours
🦘 If you look closely at the kangaroos you may spy some joey's in pouches! Some really big, and some really small.
🦘 ALL of the farm closes at 3pm, tills start closing 15 minutes before. If you want a souvenir or snack/drink for the road, make sure to grab it early.

Have you had a chance to visit Kangaroo Creek Farm yet?
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Nothing says vacation quite like a 6am wake up, am

Nothing says vacation quite like a 6am wake up, amiright? We're early risers, wanting to get the absolute most out of our time in our destination. I heard a little voice in the back of my head telling me to take the vacation last week so we did. Last minute booked a stay in Kelowna and cancelled everything (including work!) and away we went!

We've been on a lot of adventures this year in the @mazdacanada CX5 but this has to be my favourite one so far. You know it's a good ride when the kid passes out in the backseat almost immediately (don't worry, we fixed her seatbelt!) each time she got into the car. It has hands down been the most comfortable highway ride yet, and it didn't feel like I had been sitting for 4.5 hours, thank goodness! One gas stop the whole trip, with Okanagan gas prices.... 🚗

Can you guess where my first stop in Kelowna was? I'll give you a hint.... 🦘
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Have you ever forgotten why you walked into a room

Have you ever forgotten why you walked into a room? Can’t quite pull that word out that you KNOW you know? Find yourself fatigued and feeling run down? I always thought this was just a normal part of aging… and while it is; did you know there are ways to support your cognitive health and feel better all around?

I was asked to try Mikra CELLF a bit ago and I jumped on the chance to finally be able to feel more like myself. As we age, all of us ages; including our brains. Turns out mine was doing it on the sly and then BAM, it all went downhill.

No fillers; no fussy ingredients. Every single ingredient in Mikra CELLF is designed to support your health on a cellular level, microscopic support, huge impact. Try it once a day for a minimum of a week and you can’t deny the improvement. I was elated (and a bit shocked!) at the subtle changes from increased energy, better ability to focus and overall just feeling more like myself.

Learn more about CELLF, what those ingredients mean and how they can help you on my blog, we break it down so there’s no guessing! Link in bio + a discount code - we got you!

Who could use a bit more brain power?
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#MikraPartner #mikra #cellf #cognitivehealth #yourbrainisyourgreatestasset #yourbrainmatters #aginggracefully #brainhealth #mitochondrialhealth #healthsupplement #onceadayeveryday #supplements #thisis40 #momsover40 #wearemikra #mikracellularsciences #mikracellf #cellularhealth #cellularscience

Love supporting local small businesses? You’ll w

Love supporting local small businesses? You’ll want to check out @artisangifts in Coquitlam! Sharing 7 of my fave finds (okay maybe a lot more….) after a quick visit today!

You can spot faves from:
🛍 @happyhippobathco
🛍 @empireofsass
🛍 @drinkingdogco
🛍 @soluxuryinc
🛍 @prettybyher
🛍 @lovedesignsshop
🛍 @epicblend
🛍 @sriracharevolver
🛍 @into.the.woods.jewelry
🛍 @tinyplantmarket
🛍 @thestubbornbaker

And about a bazillion more! This shop has a gift for pretty much everyone on your list from teacher gifts to cheeky best friend gifts, gifts for expectant friends, gifts for both men & women and even some doggy gifts. The incredibly welcoming staff is on hand to help you find the perfect way to say you care (or don’t… they have some cards for that too 🤣)

You can also find similar products at their other location @coastalcollective_co in Pitt Meadows! So many ammmaaaazing small shops!

What’s your favourite item to gift? I’m a sucker for a candle & bath products.
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Why yes, I visited @artisangifts today just to vis

Why yes, I visited @artisangifts today just to visit with Ben. 🥺

If you see me steal him one day, no you didn’t.
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#dogsofinstagram #doggy #doggylove #storedog #storemascot #pittmeadows #coquitlam #shoplocal #supportlocal #dogsofcanada #bestdogever #bestdoggoever #littledoggydude

🗻 Have you ever wanted to see the very tippy to

🗻 Have you ever wanted to see the very tippy tops of the Canadian Rockies? 🗻 We had the immense pleasure of seeing @flyovercanadavancouver's newest show: Windborne: Call Of The Rockies and even now, I can't stop thinking about it.

Created in partnership with @yourbcparks and local Indigenous communities, this majestic display of our most wonderful mountains is sure to leave you absolutely breathless. Weaving together tradition, Indigenous story telling and videography, Windborne gives flyers a birds eye view of some of our most picturesque, and untouched areas of the Canadian Rockies. And spoiler alert? It's stunning.

Running now until September 25th daily from 9:30am-9:00pm, we hope you'll make this incredible show one of your summer plans! The pre-show is something I will never ever forget. More info in the link in my bio.

Have you had the chance to experience Flyover Canada yet?
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#flyovercanadapartner #flyovercanada #windborne #flyovercanadawinborne #flyoverwinborne #canadianrockies #rockymountains #thingstodoyvr #canadianmom #vancouvermom #vancouverinfluencer #yvr #604now #canadaplace #vancouversummer #vancity #familytravel #our_everyday_moments #momsover30 #ootd #momfashion #lifestyleblogger #lifestyleblog #prioritizeyourself #friendsdate

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