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21 Baby Shower Gift Ideas They’ll Actually Use (From a Mom Who’s Been There) If you’ve ever stood in the baby aisle staring at 37 different swaddles wondering, “Do they actually need this?”… you’re not alone. Before I became a mom, I bought the cute outfits, or the soft stuffed animal they probably never used. […]

Sunflower Fields Near Victoria, BC: The Best Places to See Sunflowers This Summer Looking for sunflower fields near Victoria, BC? Whether you’re planning a family outing, a date night, or simply want to wander through rows of bright yellow blooms with an iced coffee in hand, these are some of the best sunflower farms and […]

The Pumpkin Patches Around Victoria, BC you need to know about The moment September arrives, our family starts talking about one thing… Pumpkin patch season. I know we all love summer, but there really is something so special about crisp mornings, muddy boots, oversized pumpkins, hot apple cider, and kids running through the fields trying […]

Victoria BC Montessori Schools: What Parents Should Know Before Choosing One When my daughter was approaching preschool age, I found myself asking the same question so many parents do: “Would Montessori be a good fit?” If you’ve been researching Victoria BC Montessori schools, you’ve probably discovered there are quite a few options—but understanding the differences […]

The Victoria Farmers Markets We Never Miss One of my favourite ways to spend a weekend morning is wandering through a farmers market with a coffee in hand! There’s something about fresh flowers, local produce, live music, and bumping into familiar faces that makes a market feel like the heart of a community. As a […]

The Victoria U-Pick Adventures My Family Never Skips One of my favourite things about summer on Vancouver Island is visiting local farms- we have so many to explore here on this beautiful island! I just love letting kids experience where their food comes from. It’s simple, it gets you outside, and its healthy- truly a […]

8 Kids Birthday Party Ideas Around Victoria, BC That Aren’t the Usual Trampoline Park I know planning a bday party can feel stressful.  My daughter has only had THREE birthdays and even those have kept me up at night. Although the creative in me LOVES to plan, it can also feel stressful and I know […]

The Victoria Beaches We Keep Coming Back To as a Family One of my favourite things about living on Vancouver Island is how easy it is to spend a day at the beach. Surrounded by water, we have some many options for beach days, and you bet we’ve explored as many beaches we can! Some […]

The Victoria Coffee Shops Worth Leaving the House For There’s something about a really good coffee shop that can completely change the course of a day- especially for us tired parents! Sometimes it’s the excuse you need to get out of the house. Sometimes it’s a place to catch up with a friend, enjoy a […]

A Local Mom’s Guide to Maternity Leave in Victoria, BC Before I became a mom, I imagined maternity leave would be full of cozy mornings, long naps, and endless snuggles. And while there was certainly some of that, I quickly learned that spending every day at home wasn’t great for my mental health. Some days […]