Easter at Fantasy Farms!

Located in Rosedale, BC, Fantasy Farms is a family run business that does all sorts of special events! One of which is their Easter Eggstravaganza! Complete with visits from the Easter Bunny every 15 minutes, as well as a petting zoo with real bunnies to hold and cuddle, it is a great place to celebrateContinue reading “Easter at Fantasy Farms!”

Vancouver Island Bound As A Family of Four!

Typically when going to the island, we book a reservation so we know which sailing we will be on and not have to wait 2 hours for the next one.When we have a reservation, we usually end up on an upper deck, so weโ€™re able to remain or return to our vehicle during the trip.ThisContinue reading “Vancouver Island Bound As A Family of Four!”

Cal-Cheak Recreation Site

Located just off Highway 99 and a short drive from Whistler, this campground is First Come, First Serve and was only $15 a night, paid by cash in an envelope. You slide the envelope into a yellow lockbox with your license plate # and the amount of money written on it. My kids were mindContinue reading “Cal-Cheak Recreation Site”

Last Minute Road Trip Survival Tips As A Mom

Our average road trip length is six to seven hours, and usually several times per year to visit family or close friends. I keep certain things in my truck 24/7 because you never know when you will need them. My husband often complains about the amount of stuff under the backseat, but if I removeContinue reading “Last Minute Road Trip Survival Tips As A Mom”

Thanksgiving Camping

It was a last-minute, low-budget trip, but we got out for one night in our tent trailer, cooked a boneless turkey roast, peeled potatoes at the campsite, and enjoyed a small, quiet dinner in beautiful weather! The overnight forecast only showed a low of 9 degrees, which was surprising for October in British Columbia! OneContinue reading “Thanksgiving Camping”

Spring Lake Guest Ranch

I promised my daughter a trail ride while we were in the Caribou, and thatโ€™s exactly what we did! Located a short drive off Highway 97C, 15 kilometres north of 100 Mile House. It would be approximately 6 hours driving from Vancouver. Horseback rides are a reasonable $40/hour and led by an experienced wrangler. OurContinue reading “Spring Lake Guest Ranch”

Clear Creek Hot Springs – With Kids!

Clear Creek Hot Springs is located 46km up a Forestry Road on the East side of Harrison Lake.
I love taking my kids on a quiet Sunday afternoon, and itโ€™s worth all of the cross ditches and water crossings to get there!