Ever wondered what it’s REALLY like to live in South Surrey vs. White Rock BC? I surveyed hundreds of people to come up with this list of surprising pros and cons. To begin with, White Rock and South Surrey are on the traditional territories of the Semiahmoo First Nation. They’re two separate communities that share […]

Ever wondered what it’s REALLY like to live in South Surrey vs. White Rock BC? I surveyed hundreds of people to come up with this list of surprising pros and cons. To begin with, White Rock and South Surrey are on the traditional territories of the Semiahmoo First Nation. They’re two separate communities that share […]

Ever wondered what it’s REALLY like to live in South Surrey vs. White Rock BC? I surveyed hundreds of people to come up with this list of surprising pros and cons. To begin with, White Rock and South Surrey are on the traditional territories of the Semiahmoo First Nation. They’re two separate communities that share […]

Annie’s Homegrown: Conscious Mac + Cheese So, our family was THRILLED to try out a box of “Yummier Than Ever” Classic Cheddar & a box of White Cheddar Mac and Cheese. I’ll be honest with you that my sister in law came over for a visit when I was making both of these… our mouths […]

Annie’s Homegrown: Conscious Mac + Cheese So, our family was THRILLED to try out a box of “Yummier Than Ever” Classic Cheddar & a box of White Cheddar Mac and Cheese. I’ll be honest with you that my sister in law came over for a visit when I was making both of these… our mouths […]

Annie’s Homegrown: Conscious Mac + Cheese So, our family was THRILLED to try out a box of “Yummier Than Ever” Classic Cheddar & a box of White Cheddar Mac and Cheese. I’ll be honest with you that my sister in law came over for a visit when I was making both of these… our mouths […]

How to Host a Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser For Families Who Cannot Be Home Themselves Community Connection: To begin, this is completely surreal and upsetting. I have to admit that I’m feeling teary while writing this.  One of my friends from Vancouver Island is staying at Ronald McDonald House with her daughter RIGHT NOW. I […]

How to Host a Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser For Families Who Cannot Be Home Themselves Community Connection: To begin, this is completely surreal and upsetting. I have to admit that I’m feeling teary while writing this.  One of my friends from Vancouver Island is staying at Ronald McDonald House with her daughter RIGHT NOW. I […]

How to Host a Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser For Families Who Cannot Be Home Themselves Community Connection: To begin, this is completely surreal and upsetting. I have to admit that I’m feeling teary while writing this.  One of my friends from Vancouver Island is staying at Ronald McDonald House with her daughter RIGHT NOW. I […]

I had no idea becoming a blogger was so controversial….until I went back to my hometown community. To begin with, I recently spent a few days in my small hometown on Vancouver Island (I moved to the mainland last year). It was great to visit my beloved old stomping grounds, and reconnect with old friends […]

I had no idea becoming a blogger was so controversial….until I went back to my hometown community. To begin with, I recently spent a few days in my small hometown on Vancouver Island (I moved to the mainland last year). It was great to visit my beloved old stomping grounds, and reconnect with old friends […]

I had no idea becoming a blogger was so controversial….until I went back to my hometown community. To begin with, I recently spent a few days in my small hometown on Vancouver Island (I moved to the mainland last year). It was great to visit my beloved old stomping grounds, and reconnect with old friends […]

Doing the Dishes- Cascade Platinum To Pre-Rinse or Not To Pre-Rinse Your Dishes: That is the Question My hubby actually laughed at me when I told him I was writing this article, as he said “Come on, babe. You don’t ACTUALLY do the dishes”. OK, so this is half true.  As I’ve shared in earlier […]

Doing the Dishes- Cascade Platinum To Pre-Rinse or Not To Pre-Rinse Your Dishes: That is the Question My hubby actually laughed at me when I told him I was writing this article, as he said “Come on, babe. You don’t ACTUALLY do the dishes”. OK, so this is half true.  As I’ve shared in earlier […]

Doing the Dishes- Cascade Platinum To Pre-Rinse or Not To Pre-Rinse Your Dishes: That is the Question My hubby actually laughed at me when I told him I was writing this article, as he said “Come on, babe. You don’t ACTUALLY do the dishes”. OK, so this is half true.  As I’ve shared in earlier […]

Win a Custom Laptop Skin or Cell Phone Case: Case App Review Bring your creativity to the table and design your own tech covers! We all know how important branding is, and we all carry around our cell phones and laptops around with us.  I was so excited to create my own designs on the […]

Win a Custom Laptop Skin or Cell Phone Case: Case App Review Bring your creativity to the table and design your own tech covers! We all know how important branding is, and we all carry around our cell phones and laptops around with us.  I was so excited to create my own designs on the […]

Win a Custom Laptop Skin or Cell Phone Case: Case App Review Bring your creativity to the table and design your own tech covers! We all know how important branding is, and we all carry around our cell phones and laptops around with us.  I was so excited to create my own designs on the […]

One Year Living in White Rock Well, we just celebrated our one year anniversary of living in White Rock/ South Surrey; where did the time go? This was a BIG, SCARY move from my small Vancouver Island hometown of Port Alberni, but it’s actually surprising how quickly we settled into our new community and routines. […]

One Year Living in White Rock Well, we just celebrated our one year anniversary of living in White Rock/ South Surrey; where did the time go? This was a BIG, SCARY move from my small Vancouver Island hometown of Port Alberni, but it’s actually surprising how quickly we settled into our new community and routines. […]

One Year Living in White Rock Well, we just celebrated our one year anniversary of living in White Rock/ South Surrey; where did the time go? This was a BIG, SCARY move from my small Vancouver Island hometown of Port Alberni, but it’s actually surprising how quickly we settled into our new community and routines. […]

Good for People + Planet I’m kind of a ‘local, conscious brand’ groupie.  I love trying out new products and sharing them with my friends– and my community. This Ethigal Approved list will keep you updated on our latest finds for yourself and your family. EBA Totes: For starters, my EBA Tote has become my […]

Good for People + Planet I’m kind of a ‘local, conscious brand’ groupie.  I love trying out new products and sharing them with my friends– and my community. This Ethigal Approved list will keep you updated on our latest finds for yourself and your family. EBA Totes: For starters, my EBA Tote has become my […]

Good for People + Planet I’m kind of a ‘local, conscious brand’ groupie.  I love trying out new products and sharing them with my friends– and my community. This Ethigal Approved list will keep you updated on our latest finds for yourself and your family. EBA Totes: For starters, my EBA Tote has become my […]

Does your family also suffer from eczema? Have you been looking for a steroid free eczema cream for your whole family? Zensa Healing Cream is steroid free, vegan, animal-friendly skincare that’s is great for your whole family’s eczema itchies and scratchies. I’m happy to share with you it’s now available in the first aid aisle in […]

Does your family also suffer from eczema? Have you been looking for a steroid free eczema cream for your whole family? Zensa Healing Cream is steroid free, vegan, animal-friendly skincare that’s is great for your whole family’s eczema itchies and scratchies. I’m happy to share with you it’s now available in the first aid aisle in […]

Does your family also suffer from eczema? Have you been looking for a steroid free eczema cream for your whole family? Zensa Healing Cream is steroid free, vegan, animal-friendly skincare that’s is great for your whole family’s eczema itchies and scratchies. I’m happy to share with you it’s now available in the first aid aisle in […]

South Surrey’s Housing Market is SUPER SCARY So…we bought a HOUSE! After renting a small apartment for over a year, we were all going a bit loopy from tripping over each other. The real estate climate is SO scary in South Surrey, BC, so how did we do it? Apartment Life To begin with, as […]

South Surrey’s Housing Market is SUPER SCARY So…we bought a HOUSE! After renting a small apartment for over a year, we were all going a bit loopy from tripping over each other. The real estate climate is SO scary in South Surrey, BC, so how did we do it? Apartment Life To begin with, as […]

South Surrey’s Housing Market is SUPER SCARY So…we bought a HOUSE! After renting a small apartment for over a year, we were all going a bit loopy from tripping over each other. The real estate climate is SO scary in South Surrey, BC, so how did we do it? Apartment Life To begin with, as […]