Today’s Vancouver Mom: Lori McGrath

Lori writes about life, love and motherhood after infertility on her blog The Write Mama. She also enjoys working with small businesses on their social media and public relations projects. Lori is mama and soccer mom to her 7-year-old son who adores Lego and magic tricks. Happily, she has a totally involved husband who is her partner in life and parenthood.

Lori’s favourite spots around Vancouver

Hyack Swim Club

Bored with the usual swimming lessons? Consider joining the swim club or the Sears I Can Swim program. Age 6+.

7 Elsdon Bay, Port Moody

Café Divano

Tea or coffee for the ladies or for a quiet mommy escape. Homemade treats. Lots of yummy goodness.

101 Klahanie Dr, Port Moody

Once Upon a Child Coquitlam

Shop for your kids on a budget or sell your gently used items for resale.

1300 Woolridge St, Coquitlam

Port Moody Arts Centre

Art classes for all ages, artistic birthday parties, and camps with first class instructors!

2425 St Johns St, Port Moody

Old Orchard Park

Great little spot for a play on the beach or playground plus an easy trail for walking or biking with the kids.

590-646 Bentley Rd, Port Moody

Belcarra Park

Awesome getaway, 10 minutes from the city. Enjoy a shaded playground, beachcombing, crabbing, kayaking, fly a kite or go for a hike!

Holiday Fun: Sea to Sky Gondola’s Annual Pass Sale & Spirit of the Season

Entrance to Indian Arm

Village Toy Shop

Best little toy shop around with Toyologists on hand to help you find the gift you need.

262 Newport, Port Moody

Connect with Lori on her blog The Write Mama, on Facebook, or Twitter.

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Image credits: Alcuin Society, Mary in Vanity/Cafe Divano

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Erin McGann

Erin McGann is the former Managing Editor for Vancouver Mom and Toronto Mom Now. She drinks just a bit too much coffee, is a bit obsessed about sourcing local food, plays the cello moderately well, spends too much time on Twitter, keeps honeybees on a rooftop, and has a thing for single-malt whisky. Erin is working on a novel set in turn-of-the-century Vancouver, which her husband, son and dog have to hear about all the time, and also blogs at Erin at Large.