summer adventures with gammi

  My son was gone for a week visiting his grandmother (Gammi) up in Prince George.  It was one of the things on our bucket list this year.  We couldn't all go and so instead JJ got the visit - little bum! She came down to get him since she was in town to pick up one of her dogs. My … [read more]

abbotsford berry beat festival 2012

I absolutely this time of year. July is one of my favourite months of summer because of all the neat things going on here and around the Fraser Valley, like the Berry Beat Festival. It happens each and every year, right after Canada Day, around July 5th or 6th. All the local farmers, … [read more]

family friendly – summer bucket list

  I saw this idea online and I thought how fantastic it would be to do one here for us. With hubby's brain injury, forgetting daily is something he can't help. Making memories come one moment at a time, and our family motto is: Live Today, Enjoy Each Moment, Let nothing pass you by.  So … [read more]

Beating the brain drain with summer time fun activities

With one month left of summer before school starts, kids can begin to feel so relaxed that when the big bell day comes they are going to be lethargic and not into learning. Keeping kids motivated during the summer to learn isn't always easy but it can be fun! I learned something new … [read more]

Sunday roundup: a mini vacation just what the doctor ordered

Can you believe it's almost August? It's Sunday Roundup: Okay so if you are one of our readers, we love you for sticking with us. If you aren't and are new here - WELCOME! You have probably noticed that nothing new has cropped up on the site for the past five days.  That's because I took a mini … [read more]