Canoeing Pack a picnic lunch and head out to a nearby lake or pond. If you don’t have a canoe — not many of us do — there are many outdoor stores throughout the Lower Mainland that rent them out to customers (you might have to check around). Then, take the family TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE Fun Summer Activities
or more of exercise, everyone also gets a healthy and nutritious reward at the end of it all (and during, too — who can resist the urge to munch on freshly picked fruit?). Geocaching Who doesn’t love going on a treasure hunt? With geocaching, you never know what you’re going to find. It might be a little souvenir or a simple log book dedicated to all the triumphant explorers who came before. All you need is a smartphone (which comes equipped with GPS tracking) or a dedicated GPS device, and you’re set.
and hit the water. Let the kids take control of the paddles to encourage exploration and exercise. Alternatively, if a canoe is a little too big for your tastes, you can’t go wrong with a kayak! Fruit Picking During the summer, many orchards, as well as melon and berry patches, open their gates to the public. Grab the family and stroll through the orchards or berry patches while picking amazingly fresh fruit. Not only is fruit picking a great way to get in an hour
Check out geocaching.com for more info or search the web for other geocachers near you! Ice Cream Making At the end of a hot day, nothing beats a few scoops of freshly made ice cream. But if you want to really earn your next scoop, skip the electric ice cream maker. Instead, find a good old-fashioned hand-cranked mixer. Not only are these generally more affordable than electric mixers, they offer a decent work out, which is perfect when you’re about to chow down on some ice cream!
Vegan Spaghetti ONE-POT
[Inspired by veganheaven.org]
This vegan pasta recipe is quick, delicious, and super healthy — a perfect weeknight dinner.
INGREDIENTS
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3 1/2 cups vegetable broth 9 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti 1 small zucchini, cut into semicircles 1 red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved • 1/2 cup broccoli florets • 1 handful kale, roughly chopped •
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1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs Salt and pepper, to taste
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SUNSCREEN SUNSHINE SWIMMING VACATION
DIRECTIONS
1. Bring broth to a boil in a
2. Add broccoli and kale, and simmer 3 more minutes. Remove from heat when pasta is al dente. 3. Transfer to a bowl and serve.
large pot. Add all ingredients except the broccoli and kale, and simmer for 9 minutes.
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