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Wildflowers Blooming | Cultus Lake Flower Fest

August 8, 2019

You guys!!

August 10th this beautiful location opens up to the public to visit and enjoy. So excited we were able to catch a little sneak peek of Cultus Lake Flower Festival and it was beyond beautiful. So many little sweet flower spots surprising us with every turn. Of course, we took photos! A lot of photos! Because with babies and wildflowers that was a given.

Located in Yarrow just driving through to Cultus you will find this gem. Family owned and grown. Tickets are online here… Cultus Lake Flower Festival Tickets open all of August with their last opening day being September 1st.

I defiantly suggest visiting in the evening with the sunsetting in the background makes for a lovely photo opportunity and just simply to enjoy and take it all in!

The three of us stopped by and collaborated together taking photos of our girls. Snapping photos whenever we had the chance of each other. By far one of the most fun collaborative evenings in a long time!

Nothing like playing around in wildflowers getting creative with friends. I’m very lucky to be surrounded by supportive ladies who also love nights like this with me. Below you’ll find images from last night taken by me and if you go ahead and visit @juliechristinephotography & @kailawrenphotography you will I’m sure see some more!

Keisha Lynne, xx

Places To Visit In Whistler With Kids & A Budget | Vallea Lumina Giveaway

August 3, 2019

Let’s be honest here, travelling with kids is not usually the most relaxing thing in the world. It isn’t always the easiest or the most thrilling. Trust me, we’ve been there! This recent Whistler trip just didn’t exactly go our way the entire time with kids fighting, rain, thunder & lighting, fire ban… etc. But there were a few things that went our way… our visit to the night walk Vallea Lumina, the fun tent experience, the lake just relaxing…

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Simply Earth | Making Your Home Natural with Essential Oils

August 1, 2019

Let’s Talk About Essential Oils!!

They are quite literally all the rage right now and for sooo many good reasons. We’ve been hearing all the different ways that essential oils can make their way into our lives. To make us feel better and heal better. I’m an oil believer and constantly have oil flowing through the house at all hours in our diffuser. But I recently started to learn more about a company called Simply Earth.

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Day Trip Visiting Manning Park

July 25, 2019

Well, today was a fun one! Yesterday we got home from camping and today we went right back to exploring. The four of us jumped into the Acura and headed to the road. To Manning Park! We have been before a few times but always in the Winter and usually heading up to snowboard and go sledding. So it was super cool seeing it all in the Summertime.

Lightning Lake

First stop was Lighting Lake. So gorgeous! It was sunny and perfect out. It’s the cutest little spot for a day trip and picnic. The kids loved just walking around and next time we go I really want to rent a kayak with them!

Alpine Meadow

After touring around the lake we headed to Alpine for a little tour. This road took us up to the highest point of the mountain and overlook the whole area. It was breathtaking and completely worth the drive. It was a little scary watching Ella try to be a risk taker. But she reminded us she was just sitting!

This place is so nice no matter what season! Best part limited service to be totally disconnected!

Keisha lynne, xx

Wine & Dine Locally | Moneris & Mak n Ming

July 21, 2019

{Disclosure this post was sponsored post as part of an collaboration program with YMC & Moneris, however all opinions are my own}

I think one of the best things I love about Vancouver are the many hidden gems scattered throughout this beautiful city. The local and small business owners of quaint little restaurants. It’s amazing that every time I turn around there is a new trendy and delicious spot to check off my bucket list. Recently I had the chance to learn more and see this cute Mak N Ming Restaurant in the heart of Kitsilano. 

Serving up menus to 28 seated guests for Dinner and Brunch, they can put together a whole course full of unique and tasty dishes. Selected menus can be found online and are prepared by Chef Makoto Ono. Full of hand crafted, seasonally conscious meals. I love that they are one of 2018 Best Vancouver spots to check out and recently named on Conde Nast Traveler for 2019. Such a huge accomplishment for this small team with big hearts.

We just recently had an evening to visit Mak n Ming. It was a wonderfully unique experience which we loved every second of. The many different dishes to try with exotic flavors and ingredients. I definitely took the advice and paired it with a wine that went down very smoothly and helped catch each taste. Every dish that came out was a complete surprise and had us very excited to try more. We loved this Summer evening sitting by the window, catching a breeze, chatting and feeling that fresh air and warm night. Kitsilano is one of our favorite spots and now adding even more love to the list with Mak n Ming!

I’m also very excited that they are a part of the Moneris family, helping grow businesses and make completing transactions super easy. Making payments is such a breeze and it’s lovely that they have such love for small businesses and big ones in Canada, helping them along the way. 

With so many growing places around it makes us so proud to be a part of this beautiful and inviting city. And have the best spots to check out on our doorstep! With a quick swipe, it’s so easy to check out and be able to support small places like this that deserves our support. I challenge you, on your next date night or restaurant visit, to really make it a small, locally owned business. It feels so much better when love is really put into everything. The look, the vibes, the taste! You can always tell when an owner puts their everything into something for you to enjoy!

If you’re in the area and need a new spot to wine & dine at, I suggest visiting this lovely location – Mak N Ming. They are worth every little bit! Walk-ins are always welcome and if you’re feeling like you’d be safer with a reservation, that works for them too!

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Keisha lynne, xx

White Spot Brings Back Legendary Blueberry Bundle | They Are BC’s Biggest Local Buying & Supporting Restaurant

July 15, 2019

A couple weeks ago, Codi and I were kindly invited to visit the White Spot & Triple O’s head building. Where they create, make and contribute to the many restaurants in British Columbia. It was really amazing to see how it all comes together. You don’t really think about what goes on behind the menu while your sitting making your order at a restaurant. I ended up learning so much!

The dedication that White Spot puts into their menu is incredible and the thought of how much they support local growers in BC is truly amazing! Did you know that they are BC’s biggest supporter of local sourced items to complete recipes at a restaurant!

That’s amazing on so many levels. Not only do they serve us quality ingredients but also supporting local growers and agriculture in our province is huge. Giving us so much and providing tons of opportunities for local farmers & workers.

We went to visit for a fun teamwork cooking fundraiser. We had a set amount of ingredients of course sourced locally. We were then timed for 45 minutes to create a dish that included BC Blueberries. It was the most fun we’ve ever had! Together we made a tasty chicken, goat cheese and blueberry sauce with roasted veggies and a side of fruit. It was really uplifting to see all the groups around us supporting local charities. While raising some proceeds and having fun.

So let’s get to the good stuff!

Like I mentioned, White Spot has brought back the very popular BC Blueberries Blueberry Bundle. Starting today July 15th until September 1st, 2019 you can visit your local White Spot and be treated with a Legendary Burger, Spot Salad and of course Blueberry Pie!

The pie is made with of course local BC Blueberries glazed and piled high topped with whipped cream. You can totally order it with a combo or try it as a dessert on it’s own. Serving enough for one or even possibly two, depending on how hungry you are! They also are serving other blueberry treats including the BC Blueberry Milkshake made with premium rich, vanilla bean ice cream from Island Farms and you guessed it Blueberries.

Wanna talk about BC Blueberry supporters… Did you know that White Spot & Triple O’s serve more than 49,000 pounds of fresh blueberries on their menu? Insane! My children love blueberries so this is totally their place to be! If you have the opportunity to visit and support these locally sourced and curated menu items you wont be disappointed!! Okay, now whos hungry!!

Keisha Lynne, xx

{Disclosure this post was sponsored post as part of an collaboration program, however all opinions are my own}

Klaassen Farms Blueberry U-Pick Season Officially Open | GIVEAWAY

July 9, 2019

This has got to be Owens favourite time of the year, when Klaassen Farms officially opens its U-Pick Blueberry season. It also really officially opens Summer to us! This is our 3rd season visiting for blueberries. We u-pick and we just grab and go in their cute little shop. Which now sells all kinds of goodies. From baked goods, flavoured lemonade, blueberries boxed & bagged. Ice cream and a assortment of take home goodies!

The store is the cutest little spot to take a break mid-picking or even after to treat the whole family after all their hard work! I love how organized and detailed and clean this u-pick farm really is. And the blueberries sprouting already this season is incredible. Thankfully they provide pull wagons to for your berries so that if it gets too much instead of carrying everything you can tow it in the wagon. So handy!

We had the chance to sneak out just before opening to visit and see what was there. My mind was blown. It’s an easy layout for all families. Lots of parking and easy to manage. It will keep your little ones entertained for hours. If you’re also not really in a picking mood and would much rather pick up there are two locations of stands at Prest Road North, Luckakuck and Prest Road South. Both are really easy to access in a rush as well. They are such full, juicy and tasty berries right now. I would recommend getting two boxes or more!

Another favourite date for us is their Family U-Pick event. We have been every year for the last three years and it’s always such a blast for the kids. All event information is listed below! We will be there this year as well so if you see us come say hi!!

Things To Know!

U-Pick Open Hours 8am-5pm Monday-Saturday July-August (roughly 5 weeks)

Hours of Store 9am-6pm

Location 51211 Central Chilliwack Road

U-Pick $1.50 per pound

We-Pick $2.50 per pound

Family U-Pick Day Things To Know!

Saturday August 3rd 8am-2pm

Free Face Painting (9:30 am – 1:00 pm) & Petting Zoo ( 8 am – 2 pm)

Blueberry themed eats and treats
Blueberry & Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Blueberry Muffins & Blueberry Lemon Loaf
Blueberry Vegan Ice Cream
Blueberry Vegan Cookies
Blueberry jelly, jam, and syrup

Blueberry Pancakes from 8 am – 11 am
Blueberry Grilled Cheese from 11 am – 2 pm

Local Market Vendors:
Waxwing Florals
Fawn Jewelry

*The first 25 pounds of U-Pick Blueberries will be on sale for $1.25 per pound per person. Some restrictions apply*

GIVEAWAY PRIZE

– Ice Cream for 4 people

-40 pounds of fresh blueberries

– Blueberry Lemonade for 4

– Blueberry Muffins for 4

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Keisha Lynne, xx

{Disclosure this post was sponsored post as part of an collaboration program, however all opinions are my own}

SummerLand WaterFront Resort & Spa, Heck Yes!

June 25, 2019

A couple weekends ago we set our sights on Summerland Waterfront & Resort. We packed into the Honda Clarity and off we went! A scenic and easy ride it was. Kids got along in the back, it was awesome. This was our first time visiting Summerland and won’t be our last. We’ve come to grow quite fond of Okanagan Lake and the whole area throughout this beautiful place.

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Eco-Friendly Family Trip To Harrison Hot Springs

June 20, 2019

The idea of a family road trip being eco-friendly is seriously music to any of our ears. When you add up all the costs and pit stops it can be a lot to wrap your head around. And let’s face it a family road trip is sometimes not the most relaxing thing in the world so why not cut off some of the stress! Right?

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Summer Sun & Protecting Your Eyes with IRIS Stylish Sunwear

June 18, 2019

{Disclosure this post was sponsored post as part of an collaboration program, however all opinions are my own}

Summer season is upon us. Can you feel it? The hot days that lead into warm evenings. The sun seems to be lasting longer for us throughout the day and with that we’ve been reminding ourselves to protect our eyes. I mean it definitely doesn’t have to be a chore. It can be something really, really fun when you include Sunglasses and IRIS. When it’s nice out we generally feel the want to spend our whole day outside soaking in all the suns beauty. It’s super important to not only stylize our eyes but to also take care of our eye health.

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