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Crisp Autumn days are just around the corner and the kids will be going back to school. Great news for some parents (and not so much for others), as this means going back to routines and schedules. To help ease you into the upcoming change we gathered some back to school “must haves” to get you and the kids ready for September!
6 Back to School must-haves for 2017
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6 Back to School must-haves for 2017
We are so excited that Easter is almost here! If you are wondering what to do with your families this Long Weekend, take a peek at what we found in our Langley and Coquitlam communities. These four, family Easter fun extravaganzas are perfect for young and older children as well as adults.
Burke Mountain Community Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, April 14th • 10am
Who doesn’t love a traditional Easter Egg Hunt? Let the kid come out in you at Burke Mountain’s Community Easter Egg Hunt in Coquitlam. The 7th Annual Burke Mountain Community Easter Egg Hunt is taking place rain or shine at Galloway Park on Friday, April 14th. An estimated 1,200 children and their families from the Tri-City areas are expected to come down to meet the Easter Bunny and find the hidden treasures! Registration begins at 10AM and families are encouraged to bring their own Baskets. Min $5.00 donations welcome.
Poirier Family Easter Skate
Monday, April 17th • 11am
Dust off those skates and have some fun exercising with your family. Perfect activity for older children! Enjoy Easter themed activities on and off the ice…all for only $2 per person at Poirier Sport & Leisure Centre in Coquitlam.
Easter Festival & Egg Hunt at Township 7 Winery in Langley
Sunday, April 16th • 9:30am, 11:30am or 2:00pm
Easter eggs and wine! What a fantastic idea for both children and adults. It’s Township 7 Winery’s 11th anniversary for this Easter Festival & Egg Hunt. The children will love the outside egg hunt, music and petting zoo, while the adults experience Township 7’s best wine tastings. They even have scrumptious treats from the on-site food truck. Admission is $15 (plus taxes) per person. Reserve tickets in advance!
Easter at Fort Langley’s National Historic Site
Sunday, April 16th • 11am
This perfect “all ages” Scavenger Hunt includes lots of running and chocolate! The children will be given fun activities to complete and will be rewarded with chocolate. The Easter egg hunt is contained within the walls of the Fort and children 5 and under can participate in the “egg scramble”. Admission is FREE due to Canada’s 150th anniversary.
6 Back to School must-haves for 2017
Hosting a NYE party this weekend? We’ve got you covered with great tips to help you stay organized and host the perfect party.
1. Plan ahead
Once you have an idea of how many guests will be attending, start planning out your supplies: party favours, themed tableware, entertainment and food. If you’re hosting a large number of people, disposable glassware is your new best friend. Save time on dishes with disposable champagne flutes, cutlery, plates and napkins. Improve your party favour and décor this year with classy colour palettes such as black and white paired with metallic gold or silver. Noise makers, hats and confetti are always a must. Think about your entertainment for the evening – create a music playlist and source out some fun games for guests to enjoy together. When it comes to food, make it easier on yourself by asking friends and family to each bring an appy or if you’re supplying the food, BYOB parties are perfect to help keep costs down.
Shopping checklist:
- Party hats – mix of hats and tiaras
- Favours – noise makers + confetti
- Décor – balloons, hanging signs, streamers
- Themed tableware – plates, napkins, cups, champagne flutes, cutlery
- Champagne for midnight
- Appetizers – potluck style?
- Drinks – BYOB?
- Entertainment – game supplies
2. Set the mood
Greet your guests by exchanging their coats for a welcome drink. This is the perfect way to start off the evening and show appreciation for your guests. Champagne mimosas or punch are great options for easy welcome drinks. Be sure your music is already on before guests arrive and dim the lights slightly to set the mood. You may even wish to light winter-scented candles to make things even cozier. For your music playlist, start things off with a more festive theme and build up energy as midnight approaches. People love watching the countdown at Times Square – turn your TV to your favourite countdown channel and have it on mute so people can watch in the background.
3. Offer a safe ride home option
End the perfect evening with some safe ride options for your guests if they have too much to drink. Prepare your spare room just incase of an overnight guest and have taxi numbers ready (be sure to call cabs well in advance as it can take 1-2 hours on NYE). Consider other options like Operation Red Nose or Designated Driver Service.