A snapshot of what is happening on the Westshore

The Secret is Out!
‘Tis the season for Secret Santa gift exchanges! Wine, coffee gift cards and chocolates are wonderful, but if you’re looking to gift something a little different… we’ve got you covered with our top five unique Secret Santa gift ideas! 1. A card game: There are so many different types of cards games available . . .

Santa’s Redecorated!
It’s true! Santa’s cabin got a makeover this year and it’s cozier than ever. Our friends at Decorate Victoria helped to bring our rustic vision to life, adding lots of fun details, such as Santa’s writing desk (where he checks that list twice!) and the fireplace, where his favourite photo of Mrs. Claus is displayed . . .

Keeping You Posted
Brown paper packages wrapped up with strings are certainly on our list of favourite things this season! If you are planning on mailing any either inside Canada or overseas, you’ll want to make sure to know the cut-off dates to ensure your gifts arrives by Christmas. We’ve got you covered with a list of . . .

Quick Prep, Slow Cooking
We know you’re busy, and as we creep closer to the holidays, the busy-ness is only going to increase. We can’t run your errands for you, nor can we drive your kids to soccer practice, but we can help you with what’s for dinner tonight! Pull out your slow cooker, pop in these simple . . .

Spilling the Tea… on Bubble Tea
Something fresh, new and delicious has opened at Westshore Town Centre! Shake It Bubble Tea and Fresh Juice is now open in their newly renovated and beautiful space located outside between Fairway Market and Orangetheory Fitness. We took some time to chat with our new friends at Shake It, and are so pleased to share . . .

Toys Will be Toys
As the holidays are fast approaching, parents (and aunties, and uncles, and grandparents and the like) are all on the hunt for that perfect gift. What’s trendy? What is it that all the kids want this year? Beyond the usual L.O.L. Surprise dolls, LEGO and Marvel merch, the folks at Mattel have stepped way . . .