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Read MoreAll About Big White for Non-Skiing Family Fun
Love the mountains? Not up for skiing or boarding? Well, there are tons of amazing things to do at Big White that don’t include riding a gondola up into the clouds and barrelling back down the slopes. Here are 9 super fun non-skiing things to do at Big White, and what you need to know ahead of time.
Read MoreLocal Alcohol that Pairs Best with Spring Break
Alright, parents. Spring Break is on the horizon and I’m just going to say it: I am going to need a drink.
We know you love them. We love our kids so dang much we’d... cross oceans, climb mountains and slay dragons for them.
But. We. Get. It. Your kids get going and suddenly your house is a whirlwind of dirty laundry, discarded toys (half of them broken) and left over regurgitated snack crumbles. Is that half a sandwich tucked between the couch cushions with a Barbie arm sticking out of it?! It’s gross… they’re gross.
Spring Break also means endless talky-talky time (if you have ‘talkers’ you know what I’m saying here). You would think the constant, never-ending chatter would tire them out a little but it seems to just energize them!
Never fear, we have you covered! If you like wine, beer, the occasional cocktail, or… alcohol, Spring Break 2021 is not the time to cut back. So choose one of these amazinggg local bevies, grab your secret chocolate stash and hide out in the pantry so you can get 10 minutes to yourself.
It’s only two weeks. You’ve got this.
THE ESPRESSO MARTINI
Legend Distilling, Naramata
It’s 5:45. No, not P.M. 5:45 A.M. You wake with a child standing beside your bed looking you dead in the eyes. It’s like the start of a horror film, but with a lot of questions being asked like where is my tolgontit (unintelligible) sock? poop? and is my iPad charged?.
Since you’re up, you’ll need a dose of coffee. Why not spike it with a little Espresso Martini mix from Legend Distilling? It’s a combination of Blasted Brew liqueur, Shadow in the Lake vodka and espresso. Sure, it’s a little early but we won’t tell anyone. In fact, you can skip the coffee altogether and just drink the martini out of your mug. No judgement.
Buy it HERE
SWEETHEART CHERRY CIDER
Upside Cider, Lake Country
A DTO fave! It’s not too sweet - perfect for those sunny Spring days where you’ve locked your children outside in the yard and you can watch them through the warmth of the sliding glass door. “GO PLAAAY!”
Buy it HERE
THE SOCIAL WHITE
Intrigue Wines, Lake Country
Don’t let yet another unfinished dinner go to waste! Scrape your kids leftover food scraps on to a clean plate, pour yourself a crisp glass of Social White and daydream about that trip to Mexico you’ll take - eventually.
Buy it HERE
* pro tip * become a Social Club member (commit to buying 2 shipments annually) and receive 15% off online and in-store purchases.
BLONDE ALE
Rustic Reel, Kelowna
A classic. This blonde ale is clean, light and subtle. It’s the perfect beer to crack when your living room has been turned into a giant fort and the floor is lava, so unless you like a G.I. Joe hand up your butt, you have to move outside to BBQ on the patio.
That’s why you bought that expensive patio furniture anyway, right?
Buy it HERE
PINOT NOIR
The View, Kelowna
Ok, the kids are running out of activities and they’re getting a little whiny. Time to pull out the big guns!
Dim the lights, turn the clocks forward by a couple of hours and convince them it's bedtime. Now you can grab your nice bottle of red, hunker down on the couch and watch that Netflix show you’ve been saving.
Buy it HERE
What’s your drink of choice? Tell us in the comment box below!
Spring Scavenger Hunt
I love going for nature walks. My kids do not feel quite the same way. Which is why, when I discovered this awesome Spring Textures Hunt, I knew I’d found exactly what we needed to keep my everyone happy on the Okanagan’s family-friendly trails.
Read MoreFREE Spring Break Birding Kits
Need something super cool to keep the kiddos occupied this Spring Break? The Regional Parks team is ready to help you get geared up and outside exploring this spring.
Stop into the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (-map-) to pick up a birding kit. The kit includes foldable binoculars and a birding checklist.
Then choose a Regional Park (or two, or three…) to check off the birds you see! Check out the list of Regional Parks -here-
How many birds can your family find?
Environmental Education Centre Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 3pm
**Please remember to keep everyone safe inside the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan. Masks and physical distancing are required. Please keep it to 5 customers a time inside their space.
Make sure you pick up your birding kit before March 28 when Spring Break ends!
Spring Break 2: Another Week of Stuff to Do With Kids Who Aren't In Camp
Well, spring Break is upon us. And if your kids aren’t in camp, you may be stressing about what to do with them. Well, stress not! We’ve got an itinerary of great things to do each day!
Read MoreSpring Break: A Week of Stuff to Do With Kids Who Aren't In Camp
The first week of Spring Break is upon us. And if your kids aren’t in camp, you may be stressing about what to do with them. Well, stress not! We’ve got an itinerary of great things to do each day!
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