Yup, my girl just turned 16 and is driving me crazy…because she is growing up way too fast! When I…
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Read MoreIt’s Family Day on Monday February 13th and then Valentines Day on Tuesday February 14th and then Canada’s Agriculture Day…
Read MoreI was very excited to pick up my package of The Habit Project cold pressed juices last week for a one day…
Read MoreAs a kid most of my family groaned when they saw and smelled the steaming bowl of Brussels sprouts on…
Read MoreWe love to sprinkle pomegranates on our Vitala yogurt at home…and that’s a good thing because pomegranates are among one…
Read MoreAhhh 2017. A New Year. A fresh start. You know what that means…time to make your new years resolutions…
Read MoreNew Year New You! Out with the old in with the new! Goodbye 2016. Hello 2017. We’ve heard them all…especially…
Read MoreRead on for my goals from 2016…I’m inspired to set new goals for 2017 I recently received a card in…
Read MoreI sit here on the beach in Maui settling down to write my annual Vanderkooi update letter on Christmas Eve…
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Read MoreHello December 1st and how are you? It feels this year you’ve come a little too soon. Our tree is…
Read MoreThe back to school routine has done a number on me. We are over 2 months in but I feel…
Read MoreLet the trick or treating begin, Halloween is here! And speaking of tricks, here are some tips for staying safe…
Read MoreHANGRY really is a thing! And it’s not pretty! Hangry is when someone is angry as a result of…
Read MoreThere is lots of fall fun on the farm happening this month. For starters lets talk about the new kid…
Read MoreYup, I did it again. I participated in Mudderella Whistler…I must be a glutton for punishment as we endured the…
Read MoreI love my Playgroup mornings here at EcoDairy. I get to spend time exploring the farm with a handful of…
Read MoreBack to school arrived bright and early this morning. We were ready?!? Well…today we were ready. Back to setting alarm…
Read MoreBACK TO SCHOOL is just around the corner and let’s face it, before you know it our lazy days…
Read More#Cultivate2016 – FROM FARM TO PLATE I had the privilege of attending the Cultivate & Co long table dinner this…
Read MoreIt’s already mid August…summer is almost over but there are still plenty of local events and activities you should check…
Read MoreLast month we shared the kids Summer Bucket List 2016 and so far we are well on our way! It…
Read MoreThe summer lies before us all like a blank canvas, 10 weeks with no school and no school routine…I’m not…
Read MoreWhat do Dads want for Fathers Day? I asked a few Dad’s what they wanted for Fathers Day and it…
Read MoreLook at the crazy excitement in those eyes; back to school enthusiasm from September. School routines and enthusiasm is but a…
Read MoreAbbotsford; what a great place to live…and hike. We asked a bunch of active and outdoorsy individuals where they like…
Read MoreI had the privilege of meeting Richard Louv at Science World a while back. He is an expert on Vitamin…
Read MoreIt is Mothers Day weekend! And apparently it is going to be gorgeous. I am not sure what my kids…
Read MoreThis weekend we celebrate Mother’s Day. I’ve got many reasons to celebrate: # 1 – my Mom, she’s totally amazing…
Read MoreMeet the In-Laws: Hank & Henrietta Vanderkooi. They just recently hosted a celebration for their birthdays, Moms 70th and Dads 75th….
Read MoreI am embarrassed to admit this but my husband sometimes tosses his pop cans or water bottles in the trash…
Read MoreIf you know my Mom, you know she has a pretty big heart but apparently it is broken. Mom is…
Read MoreIt’s April…don’t be an April Fool and miss out on these cool things to see and do this month! FOOD…
Read MoreALOHA! We were looking for a great spring break vacation and Maui delivered. Here is our list of TOP 10…
Read MoreI have a 15-year-old in the house today?!? Crazy. I love her to bits. I love that she made me…
Read MoreI enjoy my little getaways but I love coming home to my family. I’ll be honest, after time away it…
Read MoreI did not spend the Family Day weekend with my hubby and kids…but, fortunately I did get to spend it…
Read MoreValentine’s Day is fast approaching and while you are being blasted by advertisements telling you what your guy or gal…
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