Missed Bliss

November 15, 2011 Crunchy Life

During her panel at Blissdom Canada, the amazing Jennifer Reynolds, Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Family magazine put out the challenge to those in attendance to submit a pitch for a 700 word article that she would pay a dollar a word. Everyone was very excited. I immediately started mulling and note taking. However, life jumped up [...]

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Zoobles for Nintendo DS

November 10, 2011 Reviews

When we first spotted the ads for Zoobles on TV, we all said ‘aaah Bakugan for girls!’   This made my daughter happy. She was even happier when she received her first Zooble as a McDonalds toy (ah marketing!).   When I told her there was a Zoobles game available to check out for Nintendo [...]

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Kicks in Teeth

November 7, 2011 Crunchy Life

So our family is really getting a bit paranoid and jumpy.  It really does feel like every time we have some good or peaceful moments, moments when we laugh and shine, along comes something new to totally kick us in the teeth. Patrick apparently hasn’t been feeling that great since I returned from Blissdom.   [...]

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Lincoln MKX: Luxury Family Style

November 4, 2011 Crunchy Life

I will first admit that for me, words luxury when tied to a car usually means ‘clean’ or ‘cup holders for all.’   Our Pacifica is getting on in years, but with it’s lovely leather seats and auto rear hatchback, we thought we were doing pretty good in the luxury department. However, as a person who [...]

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Happy Halloween

October 29, 2011 Crunchy Life

Halloween is a big deal at our house.  Mostly for the decorating and MOSTLY when we have the energy.   I am not one for baking and cute Halloween crafts.   That said, we have TOTES filled with Halloween decor that we have collected over the years. The people over at Kodak have some fun [...]

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Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3

October 25, 2011 Crunchy Life

When we were on the Disney Wonder Alaskan Cruise, one of the shows was their musical version of Toy Story.  It was amazing.  Great songs, great costumes, great effects. They managed to make the story feel special all over again for us.   So I was happy to see that this years Disney on Ice [...]

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More Tribe Finds – Brownies

October 23, 2011 Crunchy Parenting

This was quite a nice and domestic little weekend.  Us ‘rents really just wanted to take a moment to breathe and count our blessings. Patrick had been feeling quite scarily unwell at the beginning of the week and apparently while I was away at Blissdom.  The week then was filled with him trying to figure [...]

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Where’s my “I Went to Blissdom Canada & all I got was…” Shirt?

October 19, 2011 Crunchy Life

I can’t believe it is the Wednesday after the conference already. I can’t believe I made it, survived and had fun…and now it’s back to reality. Diego is shrieking in the background and the house is the usual mess.  Home sweet home. I love reading post conference wrap ups and analysis, even when I haven’t [...]

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Finding Bliss

October 12, 2011 Crunchy Life

Tomorrow I get up early and head to Toronto for Blissdom Canada. I am quite excited about this.   Anxious too.   I haven’t been away from all my babies since 2008 when I ventured to BlogHer in San Francisco. I am quite anxious about my little Tara not being around me. BlogHer was a [...]

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Hallmark Halloween

October 10, 2011 Reviews

We decorate for Halloween. We decorate a lot. The fun samples from the Hallmark Halloween Collection have been much appreciated by all. As well as a great selection of Halloween themed cards, Hallmark has a great series of collectibles for all the little ghouls in your family. The Hocus Pocus Treat Presenter ($14.95) can hold your trick [...]

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Wowwee Toys for Christmas Ideas

October 9, 2011 Reviews

Edited to add:   As you can see below, the people promoting Wowwee Toys were quick to reach out.  As I should have been to them regarding the INSANE amount of batteries everything needed.   Sorry Scott.  I will say again…these are great toys.   They are worth the batteries.  My son LOVES the Light [...]

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Crayola Keeps Making Fun Gift Ideas

October 1, 2011 Reviews

We love being a Crayola Family.   Caitlyn LOVES art and thanks to Crayola we have had many a fun after school when she and her friends happily try out the new products. The last two have been a HUGE hit. This one in particular. The MESS FREE Colour Wonder set has been a hit [...]

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Hairy Situation

September 24, 2011 Crunchy Children

Hair is a bit of an issue in this family. There is a lot of it.   Some of us have almost TOO much hair.   Those of you who have met the family in real life have SEEN the hair.    Really, we do try to manage it.  It just doesn’t look that way. [...]

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Fresh Perspectives for the Fall

September 17, 2011 Crunchy Life

September has been a bit of an odd month so far. This past week was the first full week of school for the kids and it has been a bit of a non event for them both. They both returned to the same teachers and classrooms from last year and just a few kids were [...]

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Sleep is for the Weak

September 5, 2011 Crunchy Children

Tomorrow is the first day of school.   However my kids could not care less since they found out that they are only there for 45 minutes.  In their minds they can therefore stay up late as usual and just be tired AFTER they finish up. This is not working for me. While I have [...]

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Fall 2011 Bellies to Babies

September 1, 2011 Crunchy Life

Both Vancouver and the Okanagan are lucky enough to have the ever popular and fun Bellies to Babies fair in October. On October 2, 2011, the Croatian Cultural Centre will once be home to some of the best and brightest when it comes to all things baby.   Whatever you need when you are expecting [...]

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Fitness Tips from Danelle Kabush and Chariot Carriers

August 28, 2011 Crunchy Life

For Danelle Kabush, professional off-road triathlete with the LUNA Pro Team, life is all about balancing family while keeping up the pace of her training.  An active mom of two kids under the age of four, Danelle uses her Chariot Carrier and its multiple conversion kits to work different muscle groups in her training exercises, [...]

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De Dutch Loves Families

August 24, 2011 Crunchy Life

I got a little note in my inbox from the daughter of the owners of the De Dutch Pannekoek House on Cambie and 2nd Avenue.  Being a parent herself, she was really feeling the need for more child friendly venues in town and wondered what she could do. Her answer?  To put in a play area! [...]

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Food & Drink Solutions for the Whole Family

August 23, 2011 Reviews

This August has been filled with many day trips thanks to our Ford Experience .   It is also filled with the specter of the dreaded SCHOOL DAYS looming ahead (yay!). Mountain Baby Store is filled with solutions for both.  They have a great supply of water bottles, backpacks, lunch kits and more. I have [...]

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