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.

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.

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

For Mom, Holiday, Wellness

Three Vancouver Christmas Hikes

Could you use a break from all those festivities? Head out to nature (and work off some calories) with these family-friendly Vancouver Christmas hikes.

Older Entries

Amber Strocel

Explore Vancouver, Play

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

For Mom, Wellness

Johanna Wagstaffe on Earthquake Preparedness

Back to School

Helping your child adjust to preschool

Eats

Top ten gluten-free restaurants and cafes in Vancouver

For Mom, Life

Five Favourites: Mother’s Day in Vancouver

Finance, For Mom, Shopping

Save your money! Buy used kids gear

For Kids, Guides

Back to School Separation Anxiety: Easing the Transition

Downtown, Eats, Neighbourhoods

Vancouver Soup: First Rate Ramen at Harvest Community Foods

Editorial, Holiday

VMgram of the Week: Holiday Photos from Vancouver Moms

For Mom, Holiday, Wellness

Three Vancouver Christmas Hikes

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H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

Metropolis at Metrotown

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The World of Kidtropolis

Wesbrook Village

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