Please note this blog is sponsored by a variety of hotels and may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.   5-Day-Itinerary: Explore Toronto   Toronto is another major Canadian city in Ontario, the fourth largest city in all of North America to be exact. It’s filled with soaring skyscrapers, iconic sights and is […] The post 5-Day-Itinerary: Explore Toronto appeared first on Frugal and Frills ..read more

Family Getaway To The Lodge On Harrison Lake This blog post is sponsored by The Lodge at Harrison Lake and Tourism Harrison.  All opinions are my own.   As a family of four, we are always looking for some really great family escapes.  Something that offers a little bit of something for everyone.  Relaxation, fun, […] The post Family Getaway To The Lodge On Harrison Lake appeared first on Frugal and Frills ..read more

  How To Budget Using The Half Payment Budgeting Method   Have you ever had months where your bills seem so unbearably heavy some paycheques and light the other paycheque?  One week you might feel like you have barely any money left over for groceries and yet the next paycheque you feel like your rolling in it.  Trust me, I’ve been there!  But I have a successful method that truly works and will break that cycle.  The half payment budgeting method is a great technique to use to get a handle on your budget and bills.  This method is the process of putting half ..read more

   How To Change Your Payment Due Dates   Are you getting tired of making multiple payments a month?  Perhaps even missing payments at times because it is so hard to keep up with the varying payment dates?  Then the solution to your problem may be that it Is time to change your payment due dates.   Did you know you have a say about your billing cycle?   Yep, it’s true!  Most lenders or service providers will assign your billing date based on the date you signed up.  So if you signed up for your cell phone on the 12th of the month, most likely your 3 ..read more

Tofino is one of the most stunning locations in all of BC.  It’s located on Vancouver Island off the West Coast.  If you like the vibe of a small surf town, then this is your perfect fit!  Tofino has stunning trails and sprawled out beaches, lots of adorable restaurants and bars, surfing, fires on the beach, incredible sunsets, fishing, and so much more!  In the winter you can go and storm watch and embrace the ancient rainforest. Within 30 minutes you can be on the other side of the Peninsula in another small town called Ucluelet.  Ucluelet also offers beautiful beach ..read more

Please note this article is partially sponsored by the Vancouver Skin and Laser Clinic.  I am working in partnership with the Vancouver Skin and Laser clinic and have been gifted products and treatments in exchange for my honest review.     Self-Care Tips For Moms During COVID   Covid-19 has disrupted the way we live life.  It has caused many stresses and anxieties as we navigate through the unknown.  That’s why it’s so important that we learn to pause and take care of ourselves in whatever we can.  For many, self-care comes naturally.  But for us m ..read more

The Cove Lakeside Resort – West Kelowna, BC, Canada This blog post was written in partnership with The Cove Lakeside Resort. We were gifted a complimentary stay, welcome amenity, with cabana rental and some welcome goodies from Quailsgate and Visit Westside.  All views and opinions are my own based on our stay   It’s no surprise that this year has been a tough one for many.  Travel shutting down and borders closing, it’s difficult to feel like you can get away.  But if you live in beautiful BC, Canada like myself, we do have some pretty amazing places to go visit.  Thi ..read more

  CloudMD – The Virtual Way To See A Doctor Please note this is a sponsored blog post with CloudMD.ca and Vancouvermom.ca.  All opinions are my own.   Does going to the doctor right now make you feel nervous about all the sickness going around due to the pandemic?  Don’t feel alone!  I try my hardest to stay clear of a medical clinic just to protect myself and my family.  With the help of this brand new app, CloudMD, you can now rest easy knowing you can safely visit a physician virtually from the comfort of your couch!  Let’s talk a little bit more about Clo ..read more

16 Of The Best Places To Eat In Vancouver This is a sponsored post.  All images and opinions are my own.  This page also contains affiliate links meaning I earn a commission if you use those links. Please read my disclosure for more information.   Vancouver is well known for its many different cuisines.  If you are a foodie, this is one place you need to put on your list of places to visit and eat!  From hidden gems to hole-in-the-wall finds, Vancouver is not short on amazing foods.  Before COVID you would have seen packed-out restaurants and giant ..read more