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Outdoor Toy Storage: My Solution
My friends and family know that I can’t handle clutter in certain areas of my life, particularly with toys. Our living room uses a combination of existing cabinet space in our tv unit as well as two...
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The Best Sidewalk Chalk
All chalk is not created equal. Some chalk is very brittle, breaking constantly, and others are very dusty. Others still are not as bright. A lot of the kids around us use generic bins of chalk and...
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Afternoon Tea Party Bliss
Sometimes, when the weather is nice, all it takes is a picnic on the patio to make everyone feel better. We set up some tea (strawberry) and some tea sandwiches (cream cheese) with some strawberries...
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Exploring Low Tide at Cates Park
A couple of weeks ago, we randomly decided to visit Cates Park and were pleasantly surprised to find the tide was out very far. As most parents know, this is always a good thing, either unearthing soft...
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Five Favourite North Vancouver Playgrounds
Inspired by VancouverMom’s list of the Five Favourite Vancouver Playgrounds, which kicks off summer with some great playground options with some of the ‘top’ favourites (4 of which we have also...
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Viewlynn Playground and Spray Park
Though many people name Mahon Park when they talk about North Vancouver spray parks, Viewlynn Park is often the favourite for families who have tried several water parks.The spray elements are not as...
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Spray Parks in North Vancouver
Following up with my favourite North Vancouver Playgrounds, I wanted to share with you a review of all the water parks available in North Vancouver. We are lucky that North Vancouver offers so many...
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Myrtle Park Playground and Spray Park
After writing up my review of the Spray Parks in North Vancouver, I knew I had to revisit Myrtle Park to get a better feel for it (and some photos). The park features 3 main areas: the spray park, a...
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Rocky Point Park Spray Park and Playground
We spent the day today in Port Moody at Rocky Point Park. This park has been on my personal bucket list for the past year, and was high up on my Summer Bucket List as well. Although my kids have been...
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Confederation Park Playground and Spray Park
Yesterday, I joined some friends to visit Confederation Park in Burnaby for some play in their new water park. Our family has made a few visits to this park after a trip to the mini trains at Burnaby...
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Eldon Water Park and Playground
As one of the 5 Spray Parks in North Vancouver, Eldon Park is one of the least well known and often least busy. Nestled in the Edgemont area, not too far away from the Capilano Suspension Bridge, this...
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Jumping in Leaves
As is our yearly tradition, as soon as the leaves begin to fall we start making trips to a local greenspace to run around. We make a huge pile of leaves and the kids spend an hour running and stomping...
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Exploring the Creepy Crawlies Outside
I’m trying really hard not to pass on my dislike of spiders to my children. As a child, I had one-too-many incidents where spiders got up close and personal with me. It’s not fun to be creeped out by...
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Aiden’s Razor Scooter
Aiden has been ‘earning’ a scooter all summer. Honestly, I didn’t think it would take so long, but it was a hard goal for him to achieve. With the 7th sticker on his reward chart, we happily handed him...
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Parkgate Playground: A Review
Parkgate Park on the outskirts of Deep Cove is a playground that has a lot of untapped potential. The playground is well designed, but definitely in need of some TLC. The playground is situated in a...
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Loutet Playground: A Review
Loutet Park is located adjacent to the amazing Loutet Farm, a sustainable local farm that everyone needs to check out. The playground is part of a huge green field space right next to the farm, and...
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Welch Park: A Review
Nestled in the Norgate Area, right on the Spirit Trail, is Welch Strip Park, also known more simply as Welch Park. This playground is quite shady, so it could use a bit of a power wash, but is...
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Waterfront Park: A Review
Waterfront Park is possibly located in the most beautiful spot in North Vancouver, with a picturesque view of Vancouver right from the harbour. Located near Lonsdale Quay and in a field of green, it...
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Brooksbank Elementary Playgrounds Review
Brooksbank Elementary, in the Queensbury area on the East side of Grand Boulevard, is nestled in a beautiful area backing into a wooded area and adjacent to Loutet Farm and Loutet Playground. All three...
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Crickmay Park: A Review
Crickmay Park lies hidden next to the Harry Jerome Community Centre off Lonsdale and 23rd. As a very small playground hidden in the greenspace surrounding the corner lot, you may not even know it’s...
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