Did you know that each December 3 is Make A Gift Day? This unofficial fun holiday reminds us that handmade presents are excellent ways to add some personal touches and save some money too! As I mentioned before, I made most of my presents by hand. As an adult, I would shop for great …
Happy Thanksgiving to our friends in Canada! In Canada, Thanksgiving Day is coming up this Monday. Throughout the year, many of us run about our busy lives, either working outside the home or inside the house. We are so focused on the daily tasks that we needed to get done that we often …
The autumn season is beautiful time for us in the Northern Hemisphere. Bright shades of red, orange, and yellow fill the autumn sky and on the ground around us. The temperature is beginning to drop, but sometimes the sun is still continuing to come out the play. There is so much to do to celebrate …
Summer holidays is coming to an end! Every parent and child can only think about going back to school. Are you preparing yourself for what’s to come? For most families with children, summer holidays are for relaxing and having fun. Therefore, the mere mention of the idea of going back to school can disrupt this …
Vivian Uncategorized It’s August already! As a parents of school-age children, it’s is necessary and important to remember that conflicts between a parent and a child is a way to communicate. It is never a pleasant interaction and most wish that they never have to deal with those arguments. However, in reality, this is …
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Vivian Green Living, Our Planet, Zero Waste Kitchen We are midway in to Plastic-free July! Time flies by quickly, but it is never too late to start! This global yearly challenge helps increase our awareness about single-use plastics and how to avoid them more often. Some people may have concerns about how inconvenient and time …
Camping 5R’s Summer holidays are here!! It is time to plan for your next camping trip! In our beautiful province of British Columbia, with our rolling mountains and crystal clear lakes, campers from many places enjoy their stay. Have you ever pondered about the amount of waste and garbage that can accumulate at the campsite? …
Plastic-free Month Is HERE Vivian Green Living, Healthy Eating July is Plastic-free Month! It is an honour to be associated to so many wonderful businesses who actually care about our environment. It is such an important goal to be supportive of the small businesses in our neighbourhood. This can help to further enhance the needs …
Safety Month For The Family: Ready for Summer?? Vivian Green Living, Our Planet The end of June is here, it is never too late for safety. June is National Safety Month and we need to keep this in mind for the rest of the summer. Since school is over and the weather is wonderful, the …
Spot Prawn Festival : Some Earth-Friendly Observations Vivian Fun Treats & Activities, Healthy Eating As you may or may not know, our province, British Columbia is by the coastline. We are lucky to have fresh seafood year round. Hence, every May of each year, just at the beginning of summer, is Spot Prawn season. This …
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Activities on Mother’s Day: Beyond the Sunday Brunches Vivian Fun Treats & Activities, Healthy Eating, Holidays This upcoming Sunday is Mother’s Day. For many people, enjoying a Mother’s Day Sunday brunch is one of the most popular activities on this special day. However, have you ever thought of doing something unique and different this Mother’s …
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Earth Day in An Epic Way for British Columbia: Part 1 Vivian Fun Treats & Activities, Green Living, Holidays, Our Planet This year’s Earth Day is on a Monday; therefore, many of our province’s Earth Day celebrations are happenings during the weekend right before that Monday. Some of the celebrations are also happening next week …
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Appetites can be quite healthy after coming home from school, perhaps it’s time to look to some new inspiration for some tasty and healthy snacks for our after school little ones! Start by looking around your kitchen first. Simpler and fewer ingredients make life easier for preparation, which means even the little ones can get some hands-on …
All celebrations involve food. Valentine’s day treat is one of my favourites to play with and an easy way to tell someone you love them, especially when it comes to children. My all-time Valentine’s Day treat is pink Macarons and my go-to easy one is heart shaped grill cheese sandwich. Our favourite?Valentine’s Day Treats 1-Hear …
