Amber Strocel, Author at Vancouver Mom

Amber Strocel

Amber Strocel is a writer, aspiring math teacher, suburbanite, wife and mom of two. She believes in the power of the Internet to connect people, and she believes that numbers are the poetry of the universe. You can often find her knitting, sewing, volunteering, working in her garden, and sneaking chocolate when no one's looking. She blogs at Strocel.com and shares her photos on Instagram as @AmberStrocel.

Explore Vancouver, Play

Planning your family picnic in Vancouver: 5 things you need to know

If you’d like to dine al fresco in a local park this year, here are five things you need to know before you plan your picnic in Vancouver.

Halloween safety

For Kids, Guides

Stay safe, be seen! Five Halloween safety tips

Halloween safety may not be our first thought, but a safe Halloween is a happy Halloween. Here’s how to keep trick-or-treating safe and spooky.

For Mom, Wellness

Johanna Wagstaffe on Earthquake Preparedness

Being prepared for an earthquake is important when you live in a seismically active region. CBC Vancouver’s Johanna Wagstaffe helps us get ready.

Back to School

Helping your child adjust to preschool

With back-to-school quickly approaching, many Vancouver families are gearing up for preschool. Here are five tips fore easing the transition.

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Eats

Top ten gluten-free restaurants and cafes in Vancouver

Vancouver restaurant picks for gluten-free dining. Looking for wheat-free burgers, pasta and more? We’ve got you covered.

For Mom, Life

Five Favourites: Mother’s Day in Vancouver

If you’re scrambling to prepare for Mother’s Day, we’re here to help. We’re sharing our five favourite suggestions for celebrating in Vancouver.

Finance, For Mom, Shopping

Save your money! Buy used kids gear

Buying used kids gear is a great, green and frugal way to shop for little ones. Here are our tips for sorting the treasure from the trash.

For Kids, Guides

Back to School Separation Anxiety: Easing the Transition

Public schools are re-opening today, and for some families this means back to school separation anxiety. Here are tips to help ease the transition.

Downtown, Eats, Neighbourhoods

Vancouver Soup: First Rate Ramen at Harvest Community Foods

I visited Harvest Community Foods on a mission: it was lunchtime and I was in search of soup. I had heard great things about their ramen.

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Editorial, Holiday

VMgram of the Week: Holiday Photos from Vancouver Moms

Check out our festive Instagram photo of the week from a Vancouver mom – or VMgram, if you will. Play along by tagging your shots with #VancouverMom!

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