Looking for some fun and adventure with your family this fall? There's lots of activities and events happening for all ages right here in the Fraser Valley. Check out our fall bucket list for inspiration. The post 12 Fun Fall Activities in the Fraser Valley appeared first on ValleyMom.ca ..read more

How a pandemic has me embracing my 90s latchkey kid roots now that I'm a mom. The post Life lessons From a 90s Latchkey Kid appeared first on ValleyMom.ca ..read more

So many people have the new Covid variant ‘Omicron’ right now. Hopefully, those affected have mild symptoms. In my case, the symptoms were so intense I had to go to the ER. Thursday night, I felt off like I could possibly have a cold coming. I made a cup of NeoCitrin, watched some TV and fell into a deep sleep. Early Friday morning, at around 2 a.m., I woke up and found my breathing slightly strained. There was also a strange heavy feeling in my chest. I panicked. Jason was sleeping on the couch to avoid getting sick so I headed downstairs and told him my symptoms, and that I was feeling scare ..read more

Wow! it has been so long since I last posted here. Over two months, to be exact.  There has been so much that has happened in my life, but with all of the craziness going on in the world, it always seemed too trivial to post. With 2022 just a couple of days away, I thought I’d do a life update and fill you in on where I have been since my last post and what I will be sharing in the new year. Honestly, I’m thrilled to be back. I realized that blogging is a big part of who I am – especially the personal connections I make through sharing my story. If you’re new to ValleyMom.ca, I am thrille ..read more

We headed to Harrison Hot Springs Resort this fall to celebrate my big 4-0. Here's how it went. The post Celebrating the big 4-0 at Harrison Hot Springs Resort appeared first on ValleyMom.ca ..read more

There are some people who hate scary movies, while others (like yours truly) just can’t get enough. They’ve seen countless creepy flicks – over and over. They get an adrenaline rush from the anticipation that comes with being terrified.  When Jason and I first met, we quickly discovered we shared a love for horror. So, it’s only natural we’d produce an offspring who would share our love of chills and spine-tingling thrills.  Molly, 12, has been begging us for the last three years to go to a haunted house or corn maze. We weren’t quite sure she could handle it, but decided we’d finall ..read more

Have you heard the buzz? The Museum of Surrey in downtown Cloverdale has partnered with the Honeybee Centre in Surrey for its latest family friendly exhibition - BEES! The post BEES! Now Open at Museum of Surrey appeared first on ValleyMom.ca ..read more

Summer may be half over, but there's still time to register your kids for STEAM SUMMER CAMP with Zen Maker Lab. Save $50 at registration. The post 5 Reasons to Enrol Your Kids in STEAM Summer Camp appeared first on ValleyMom.ca ..read more

I don’t know about you, but this week has just gone by sooo crazy fast for me. It was Zo Zo Pop’s 10th birthday on Tuesday, which ended up being a week-long affair (just like her momma). Instead of a party, we took the girls to Harrison Hot Springs Resort for the night and spent hours floating lazily in the hot pools like sloths. It was so much fun AND I was recognized from the blog (eek), which is always kinda fun and weird. She said “hey, my friend and I are wondering, are you the Valley Mom?” Me, being the super socially awkward human that I am, busted out some ‘jazz hands’ and replied “in ..read more

From wellness products to the truth about Peleton and an addictive reality show, here's what's I'm loving this Friday. The post 5 Things I Love Friday appeared first on ValleyMom.ca ..read more