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Teacher Thank You Gift Ideas

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Teacher Thank You Gift Ideas

We are delighted that summer is almost here, but with that means we have to say goodbye to some incredible teachers this year. Teachers this year have gone above and beyond to make students’ lives enriched and full of joy...

Jun 22, 2022 3 min read
Christmas for the Ladies

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Christmas for the Ladies

We have so many amazing women in our lives and we just want to buy gifts for every single one of them! We love buying quality presents and we wanted to share seven amazing companies that make a variety of...

Dec 3, 2021 4 min read
Album Release Party: Brie King

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Album Release Party: Brie King

Summer nights can’t be beat and Friday night was no different. Our sister, Brie King released her debut album First Things First and we got to party and celebrate with some of her closest friends. Hearing our sister sing her...

Aug 24, 2021 2 min read
Fall Update From Us!

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Fall Update From Us!

I’m sure your fall plans may look different than they did a year ago or even from 2019 and the same goes for us. Both of our families are undertaking new career paths, new schooling plans, and we wanted to...

Aug 17, 2021 3 min read
Under The Tree: Grown Ups Edition

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Under The Tree: Grown Ups Edition

Ok friends, these gift ideas that we are sharing today are for you and your loved ones. Each company and product is either delicious or restful or a bit of both. We wanted to show you some of our favourite...

Dec 5, 2020 5 min read
Kinsley is 5

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Kinsley is 5

Birthdays this year have look a whole lot different. Fortunately, Kinsley’s birthday was back in September and she was able to have 2 friends over to help her celebrate her special day! Kinsley loves everything to do with gardens. She...

Oct 29, 2020 1 min read
Rayne is 1

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Rayne is 1

Like many families this year, our birthday party for our 1 year old looked very different from past birthdays. However, it was just as special and meaningful and we loved being able to give thanks for our sweet little Rayne....

Sep 12, 2020 2 min read
Cruz's Birth Story

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Cruz's Birth Story

Cruz Boston Carrasco May 5, 2020 11:10 pm 9 lbs 2 oz 22” Here we are again. Writing out my 4th birth story. I’m so grateful to God that we have four little healthy kids here on Earth and one...

Jun 23, 2020 5 min read
Honouring All the Mothers

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Honouring All the Mothers

For Mother’s Day we partnered with a few of our favourite shops to bless a few local mommas. We asked for your help in nominating moms who are front line workers, single moms and mom’s who deserve some love or...

May 28, 2020 1 min read
To the One We Were Not Expecting

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To the One We Were Not Expecting

I’m currently 38 weeks pregnant and just took a loaf of banana bread out of the oven because my current craving is ANY baking. Last night I knew that I wanted to write out my thoughts about having four children,...

Apr 21, 2020 4 min read
Rayne's Best Sleep

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Rayne's Best Sleep

Developing sleep routines is always crucial to getting the most hours of rest at night for both you and your baby. But there are so many opinions out there and so many different things to try it can often be...

Apr 6, 2020 2 min read
Endy 100 Night Review

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Endy 100 Night Review

Well, we are just over 100 nights in on our new mattress and wanted to share a little update. We have been so impressed with the quality of the mattress. We have been sleeping on it for over 3 months...

Mar 16, 2020 2 min read
Galentines

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Galentines

Valentine’s day is tomorrow and we are excited. You may have mixed reviews or feelings of the day, but for us, we love the reminder to share the love with those around us. We are sharing a few fun ideas...

Feb 13, 2020 2 min read
12 Hours Sleep at 6 Weeks Old

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12 Hours Sleep at 6 Weeks Old

The FIRST thing and most important thing I want to say is that there are many different ways to sleep train your babies. I just want to share what I have done with my kids and maybe there is one...

Jul 2, 2019 6 min read
Expectant Waiting

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Expectant Waiting

There is a buzz and an excitement in our home. A feeling of expectancy and hope. A new little life is being formed and created in my womb and our family is waiting with joy. It’s funny because in my...

May 21, 2019 3 min read
A Motherly Celebration

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A Motherly Celebration

Mother’s Day is just about upon us and once again we are reminded of the powerful job we have as mothers as well as the work that our mothers did for us (and still do). To be given children is...

May 8, 2019 6 min read
Family of Five

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Family of Five

Kovie Chelsea Carrasco April 23, 2019 6:01am 8 lbs 9 oz 21” I’m sitting here writing this as one kid plays baseball in the backyard, one is napping and another is laying on a little play-mat; opening her eyes so...

May 3, 2019 3 min read
The Best Solution to Runny Noses

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The Best Solution to Runny Noses

The start of 2019 was filled with sickness in our household. As a mom I was just trying to keep it all together, wiping noses and barely keeping up with laundry as well as working full time. Cairo was probably...

Feb 26, 2019 2 min read
Harrison Hot Springs

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Harrison Hot Springs

Last week, our two families headed to Harrison Hot Springs for an overnight staycation. Our kids love going on adventures and with most children back in school, we knew it would be the perfect time to explore a bit more...

Jan 24, 2019 2 min read
Our Favourite things

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Our Favourite things

If you are anything like me, you LOVE to give gifts. It is one of my favourite feelings, picking something out that you know someone will love and then seeing their joy when they open it Christmas morning. But, as...

Dec 12, 2018 5 min read
Kinsley's 3rd Birthday

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Kinsley's 3rd Birthday

It’s hard to believe that over a month ago we celebrated my baby turning 3! It was over 3 years ago that we brought all 6lbs of baby Kinsley home with us and we have been loving her ever since....

Nov 8, 2018 4 min read
Family Fall Activities

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Family Fall Activities

A little while ago we went exploring at Taves Farm Apple Barn in Abbotsford. It was our first time there and we loved it! There were so many interactive opportunities for the children such as the goat pen, the bunny...

Oct 17, 2018 2 min read
Beauty Talk

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Beauty Talk

Summer is my favourite season. I love being warm, I love sunshine, I love being at the beach and I love a sun kissed glow. This summer has been magical for our family. Our children are at an age where...

Aug 30, 2018 3 min read
Back to School Shopping at Park Royal

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Back to School Shopping at Park Royal

Raise your hand if you cannot believe summer is almost over! We think it has gone by so fast because we have been creating memories, enjoying family adventures, and relishing in the sweet summer moments. So for that, we are...

Aug 22, 2018 3 min read

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