Abbotsford BC- home of the most fun, food, & drink in the Fraser Valley

Abbotsford, BC is more than just a stop along the highway… it’s a destination full of charm, flavour, and authentic farm-to-table experiences! From apple picking and pumpkin patches at Taves Family Farms to the playful country fun at Maan Farms, Abbotsford is the perfect place to embrace fall in the Fraser Valley. The city also boasts incredible dining, like The Table Bistro and The Polly Fox, plus a vibrant historic downtown filled with local shops and coffee spots. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, a family farm adventure, or a foodie road trip, Abbotsford is one of British Columbia’s most surprising and wholesome destinations.

From surviving to thriving: life-changing services to support in Saskatoon

During the 36-Hour Sanctum Challenge, I planned to share about the services deserving of public support & inspire some readers to donate to Sanctum, which I knew to be a life-changing nonprofit. That was my goal. I knew I’d be asked to look at the challenges through the lens of a persona, an ask that made me worry it would be seen as . It was my only hesitation in saying yes. And then. I learned that the “persona” is not a character at all, but a real person in Saskatoon. This young woman is someone who can’t tell her own story on social media, but absolutely deserves a voice. She trusted me in speaking it. Here are some of the services she would have encountered and how they might help.

The courage to keep playing

Today, Petra played in the Saskatoon Music Festival for the very first time. Her piano teacher sat behind us and when her name was called, both of us whispered some confidence boosters. And when Petra got to the piano, she didn’t hesitate. I think her fingers hit the keys before she touched that piano stool. I’d like to say it was confidence kicking in but I think it was more like ripping off a Band-Aid.

Let them be okay

On the way to swimming lessons, my daughter and I crawled past a crash scene. Moments later, traffic resumed like nothing had happened. But of course… it had.

“I hope they’ll be okay,” I said out loud. But what I meant was, Let someone be holding their hand right now.