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Spring Break Staycation Tips & Giveaway

in Z Archived Closed on 03/13/16

Powered by Mom’s Spring Break Staycation Tips & Giveaway

Open to Canada* Only – Ends 3/27

Spring break has sprung for most of Canada and if you’re like us and many families you’re probably hanging out close to home. That doesn’t mean you can’t have some family spring break fun. In fact we want to make sure you’re having some fun so we’ve got some spring break staycation tips and a fabulous giveaway prize valued at $80!

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My hubby and I are both self-employed so it can be a challenge for us to take time off from work to travel for more than a few days. While we do like to plan some longer vacations we still have a ton of fun staying near home as we enjoy staycation excursions and other activities. We’re going to share with you some of our favourite tips for a fun spring staycation.

Living in Metro Vancouver we’re lucky to have the mountains, ocean, an abundance of lakes within driving distance and of course our neighbours to the south where we can do some cross border shopping (although not lately with our lower dollar), visit Seattle and more. Some of the things we like to do is head to the mountains and as you know we have a few to choose from. We don’t even need snow, in fact I personally like to go when there’s not as much snow or better yet no snow. There are trails to walk and hike, biking trails, great shops and oh so many resorts to just go and ahem chill out. Many are also pet-friendly so we can take our two dogs Luna and Little Zeus. When there is now of course there’s a ton of things to do like ski, snowboard, snow tube and much much more.

Tip: If you have family members who are motion sensitive, GravolTM Quick Dissolve Chewables (available for kids and adults) are an effective and convenient option to treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness, so you can get there more comfortably and with less worry. (Don’t take GravolTM chewables and drive, as GravolTM Quick Dissolve Chewables may cause cause drowsiness).

If we don’t want to stay anywhere overnight we can take a day trip to one of many parks and lakes have a picnic, take the dogs for a walk and then hit a favourite restaurant on the way home so that no one has to cook or clean up afterwards. That is the way I like it :).

Now this picture is from many springs ago but it brings a smile to my face. We were at the park a lot that spring 🙂

Spring

My daughter and I are both avid readers so any time to get cozy with a good book, a hot chocolate or coffee is a good time to me. If it’s a bit chilly outside we start a fire in the fireplace and it’s super cozy. We also have a firepit outside in the yard and have on occasion been know to start a marshmallow roast too.

I could go on and on about all the staycation things we can do but I’m just going to share my favourite ones with you.

Plan an indoor excursion. Take a trip to a museum, gallery or science centre (to name a few). Whatever your interest may be – from antiques and art to science and nature – there is an exhibit for you.

At-home makeovers. Be your own glam squad and grab those nail polishes, make-up powders, sparkle eye shadows, styling tools and last but not least…BatisteTM Dry Shampoo! It’s perfect to use between washes and easy to use.  Applying quick burst revitalizes hair and removes any excess oil, adding body and texture.  With the new limited-edition BatisteTM Ella Henderson Sweet & Seductive Dry Shampoo, you’ll feel like a celebrity, with hair that looks, feels – and smells – great!

Crafts, puzzles and games galore. Now you have time to get into a new project with your kids that could take a few hours or few days, you decide.

Try new recipes. The March break can have us feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, inspiring us to tackle that new recipe you or your kids have been wanting to try. Whether it’s a batch of cookies – or a yummy stew – take advantage of your time. It might end up being something you love!

In addition to all the good food you’ll cook up, make sure all family members get the get their daily recommended nutrients by taking VitafusionTM Men’s or Women’s Complete Multivitamin and Lil’CrittersTM Gummy VitesTM for kids.

Get outside. Go for a walk, a skate at a local rink and maybe pop into a coffee shop to escape from the cold and warm up with a delicious drink.

Now are you ready for a giveaway? One lucky family will win the prize pack below! Open to Canadian residents 18 years of age and older (excludes Quebec)

  • Vitafusion™ Women’s Complete Multivitamin
  • Vitafusion™ Men’s Complete Multivitamin
  • L’il Critters™ Gummy Vites™
  • Ella Henderson for Batiste™ Dry Shampoo
  • OxiClean™ Versatile Stain Remover (not pictured)
  • Arm & Hammer™ Truly Radiant Clean & Fresh Paste (not pictured)
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About Powered by Mom

I’m Michelle aka Powered by Mom. I’m married with one daughter, my hubby was my high school sweetheart, our two dogs Nyx and Cleo and our cat Oliver. As you can see we’re a family of animal lovers. We love to travel when we can, try different food and activities all over the world and enjoy being together. My passions are writing, travelling, creating new recipes, encouraging people to adopt not shop and just to enjoy life while we can.

As an animal lover I also volunteer with a rescue organization called Three Little Pitties All Breed Rescue. I'm part of the cat program Three Little Kitties Saving Kitties which tries to save as many cats as possible in Houston, Texas which has a huge overpopulation fo cats and they euthanize far too many cats (and dogs) we want to change that. Please check out their Facebook page and consider donating https://www.facebook.com/ThreeLittlePittiesRescueSavingKitties

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  1. Luminous Angel says

    March 27, 2016 at 11:03 PM

    We are staying home and having a big family dinner

    Reply
  2. maria says

    March 27, 2016 at 10:32 PM

    working and celebrating easter.

    Reply
  3. Laura says

    March 27, 2016 at 8:43 PM

    We don’t have any plans for Spring Break this year.

    Reply
  4. l p says

    March 27, 2016 at 8:32 PM

    no plans yet – taking it day by day. thanks

    Reply
  5. Richard Brandt says

    March 27, 2016 at 8:13 PM

    Going to Biloxi for some fine dining and playing.

    Reply
  6. laurie murley says

    March 27, 2016 at 7:40 PM

    we are doing spring cleaning during spring break this year

    Reply
  7. Debbie Petch says

    March 27, 2016 at 4:37 PM

    I have to clean all the windows! Yuck

    Reply
  8. DebP says

    March 27, 2016 at 4:19 PM

    No kids, so I’m avoiding downtown and movie theatres.

    Reply
  9. Linda Fast says

    March 27, 2016 at 3:08 PM

    I no longer have kids in school but will be looking after the neighbour hood kids while their mom is at work.

    Reply
  10. Silvia D says

    March 27, 2016 at 3:04 PM

    just staying around home doing some local things. hiking, going to visit the nature reserve.

    Reply
  11. Carole Dube says

    March 27, 2016 at 1:23 PM

    We are going spring cleaning in the backyard, going to the Pool, the zoo and much more..

    Reply
  12. Robyn Bellefleur says

    March 27, 2016 at 11:13 AM

    Spring cleaning! I have to go through my kids closets and dressers to make room for spring clothes.

    Reply
  13. sheri anderson says

    March 27, 2016 at 7:58 AM

    Please disregard my entries, sorry didn’t read it in time that only for Canada!

    Reply
  14. Doris H says

    March 26, 2016 at 8:03 PM

    We stayed local for spring break…went to the movies.

    Reply
  15. Florence C says

    March 26, 2016 at 5:50 PM

    I am visiting family for spring break/

    Reply
  16. Margo B says

    March 26, 2016 at 10:08 AM

    I am going to relax for the weekend, I just finished doing 15 loads of laundry yikes

    Reply
  17. Andrea Amy says

    March 26, 2016 at 8:51 AM

    no real plans for spring break. My 18 year old had last week off, my 6, 7 and 8 year olds have this coming week off, and my husband is working. just hanging out at home, trying to take it easy.

    Reply
  18. Kristy. V says

    March 26, 2016 at 8:51 AM

    We will be enjoying the beautiful Spring weather with our children during our annual outdoor Easter egg hunt 🙂

    Reply
  19. Heather Arnould says

    March 26, 2016 at 8:47 AM

    We’re going to Holland to see the millions of tulips.

    Reply
  20. laura says

    March 24, 2016 at 5:15 PM

    We don’t have any plans for spring break

    Reply
  21. Christine Holliday says

    March 23, 2016 at 11:39 PM

    Syaying home to clean and finish up some projects!

    Reply
  22. Cheryl says

    March 22, 2016 at 10:12 AM

    We are having a staycation!! Hikes in the woods and a walk to the beach 🙂

    Reply
  23. andie says

    March 21, 2016 at 3:25 PM

    We didn’t overschedule but we played games, went for walks and had a wii tournament, adults vs. Children.

    Reply
  24. Gord says

    March 20, 2016 at 8:25 PM

    No plans for spring break, we are staying home and doing local outings.

    Reply
  25. sheri anderson says

    March 20, 2016 at 6:19 PM

    I took 9 days off to just relax and get caught up a little on chores and mostly to enjoy family time as well, thanks!

    Reply
  26. MOHAMMAD ANJUM says

    March 20, 2016 at 1:57 PM

    NO PLANS TET

    Reply
  27. Josh S says

    March 19, 2016 at 8:19 PM

    We will do some hiking on some trails in the great outdoors.

    Reply
  28. Travelbuds says

    March 19, 2016 at 7:49 PM

    I’m working but my kids spent a week at their grammas house out in the country.

    Reply
  29. Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says

    March 19, 2016 at 6:04 PM

    we watched movies and did crafts

    Reply
  30. Toby says

    March 18, 2016 at 6:53 PM

    Staycation and taking in matinees!

    Reply
  31. Tracy Rafuse says

    March 18, 2016 at 11:49 AM

    No plans for us,but my daughter is having fun with friends

    Reply
  32. Heidi C. says

    March 18, 2016 at 5:59 AM

    We stayed close to home and went skating, to the library and to the local pool.

    Reply
  33. Dana Miller says

    March 17, 2016 at 7:52 PM

    We are planning a girls sleepover…momma, daughter, gramma and cousins. We are looking forward to it!

    Reply
  34. Glogirl says

    March 17, 2016 at 7:31 PM

    We had a wedding to attend the beginning of March Break but the rest of the week will be spent at home.

    Reply
  35. ivy pluchinsky says

    March 16, 2016 at 7:26 PM

    we are staying at home, im looking after my niece mostly

    Reply
  36. amanda p says

    March 16, 2016 at 1:51 PM

    Hockey tournaments.

    Reply
  37. Melissa Johnson says

    March 16, 2016 at 1:45 PM

    I’ll be spending extra time w my grandparents! They need extra love & attention ?

    Reply
  38. April monty says

    March 16, 2016 at 10:41 AM

    How awesome,staying at home and really enjoying your home and family

    Reply
  39. Rhonda W G. says

    March 16, 2016 at 10:30 AM

    Taking our godson out for icecream is on the list!

    Reply
  40. Sarah at Journeys of The Zoo says

    March 16, 2016 at 8:13 AM

    I’m currently in Mexico packing to come back to Canada after spending the winter here. We leave Mexico on Monday, right after the March Break rush.

    Besos, Sarah
    Journeys of The Zoo

    Reply
  41. Jonnie says

    March 15, 2016 at 10:15 PM

    We are planning to head to Jasper over spring break

    Reply
  42. Tammy Dalley says

    March 15, 2016 at 6:57 PM

    Spending time with family

    Reply
  43. Jana L. says

    March 14, 2016 at 7:53 PM

    we are going shopping and hiking

    Reply
  44. crystal w. says

    March 14, 2016 at 4:49 PM

    We are doing nothing at all, we are having another baby in june and trying to save money to buy a bigger house so we have no money to do anything

    Reply
  45. kathy downey says

    March 14, 2016 at 3:58 PM

    This spring break we are going to the cabin and doing some Fishing

    Reply
  46. cheryl says

    March 14, 2016 at 11:26 AM

    goin to vegas

    Reply
  47. Sonya Sanderson says

    March 14, 2016 at 10:39 AM

    Not doing anything special.

    Reply
  48. jan says

    March 14, 2016 at 8:51 AM

    No real plans, but I do know we will go for a great hike

    Reply
  49. Laurie P says

    March 14, 2016 at 8:24 AM

    We live near the falls…..gonna be tourists for a day or two.

    Reply
  50. Rosanne Robinson says

    March 14, 2016 at 5:48 AM

    our 6 year old grandson is staying with us for March Break, we’re taking him to the Bronte Creek Maple Syrup Festival, hitting golf balls and mini putt in the dome, registered for the local Chapters/Indigo activities, movies, playground, Toys R Us shopping.

    Reply
  51. lei says

    March 14, 2016 at 1:15 AM

    travel with grandma

    Reply
  52. Laurie B says

    March 14, 2016 at 12:48 AM

    We’re going to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather and play board games and have friends over

    Reply
  53. Sophia,M.,McConnery says

    March 13, 2016 at 9:25 PM

    The last one just bounces back?Very odd?

    Reply
  54. Leela says

    March 13, 2016 at 8:31 PM

    I don’t currently have any plans.

    Reply
  55. Alicia Hewitt says

    March 13, 2016 at 8:23 PM

    Considering I’m extremely chronically ill with Fibromyalgia, CFS/ME, and Interstitial Cystitis, plus some other conditions, I can’t really make plans that my kids would have to count on me to execute.. A friend and I usually plan for the kids, and if I am too sick and can’t make it, she takes over. 🙂

    Reply
  56. Wendy hutton says

    March 13, 2016 at 8:10 PM

    no plans at all for spring break as I have no young kids

    Reply

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