Getting to know your local Peekaboo Beans Play Stylist... we begin this exciting feature with a closer look at the lovely ladies who are sprouting off our Vine and providing you with the ingredients for a playful life.
Today we meet Kristy of Tsawwassen, British Columbia. And here's a glimpse from her VINE:
Tell us about you:
My heart is with my
family! I have a 1 year old daughter, Ellen, who is definitely a bit of a
“Cheeky Monkey” and a very loving and supportive hubby. Dave and I got married
in Maui, and were lucky to spend our 4 year anniversary there in January. We try
to go back once a year and soak up some rays. As a family, we love being out on
the water, and spend lots of time on the boat in the summer, usually at Hatzic
lake. In the winter, we love to get up to Whistler to ski, although since Ellen,
that has been a bit difficult! We are so lucky to have an amazing family, group
of friends and great neighbours. We work so that we can play! Isn’t that what
life is about?
Tell
us a little bit about the journey to becoming a Peekaboo Beans
Stylist:
Being a friend of Traci’s, I have always been a huge
fan of Peekaboo Beans! After having my own bean, Ellen, last April, I found I
had a huge desire to be involved with this amazing company. I am so passionate
about what they value because I have my own little walking-talking example of
the importance of play right in front of my eyes. Being a Play Stylist is my
“Play” job. I am also a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at BC Children’s Hospital,
as well as a (contract-based) Instructor at BCIT!
What
does PLAY mean to you?
Great
question! To me, play means allowing kids to have the space to explore their
mind and act freely! I truly believe that boundary-free playtime allows kids to
see and learn about our world from their own perspective, rather than
ours.
How
do you balance Motherhood, play and work?
Well,
this is my first week back to work (part-time yay at Children’s) after my
maternity leave, so I’ll let you know! But actually, everything in moderation is
a theme I try to live by. I think it is healthy to have a balanced life.
What
inspires you?
Many
things! Sunny weather, rainy weather, people who seem to do it all and still
look fabulous doing it, my daughter, my grandparents, a bottle of wine, a long
drive, a good book, a night of insomnia (sometimes great ideas result from not
sleeping), people who are consistently happy (like my husband), the list goes
on...
Who
is one person you look up to or are inspired by and
why?
I
don’t know that there is 1 person I am completely solely inspired by. I think I
am inspired by many people in my life for a bazillion reasons! Whether it is
their strength through a tough situation, or their everyday positive attitude,
or their work ethic, or their play ethic, there are many people who help me be a
better person. I am very lucky!
Besides
your family, what is the one possession you most cherish?
Is
health a possession? Because I cherish health. If that is too cliché an answer,
I guess I would say my camera. I love catching Ellen with a great big
toothy-laughy smile.
What
were your favorite toy, game and quiet activity as a child?
I’m
pretty sure I loved “My Little Pony.” Uno was definitely my favourite card game.
Quiet activity was (and still is) reading.
Where
do your kids spend most of their free time and/or what do they like to do?
Ellen
loves exploring, whether it is the washer or the garden, she gets really smiley
when she is exploring a new place.
She is such a
little sponge, learning from everything around her. I love this age! Oh and she
LOVES the swings. The higher the better! We have a little daredevil on our
hands!
How
do you celebrate your kids
birthdays?
Ellen
just had her first birthday April 5th. We had close friends and
family over for dinner and cake…40 people later, it was super fun, but pretty
busy! I think next year will be much quieter!
What
kind of house do you live in? And what do you like best about living there?
We
live in a small rancher-style house in Beach Grove, Tsawwassen, BC. The
neighbourhood is so friendly and the beach is very close. It is a great place to
raise a family, the perfect balance of fun activities at our fingertips, and
relaxation. And it really is “Sunny Tsawwassen!”
What
places in your neighborhood frequent the most?
There
is a super-cute café called Beach Grove Café. Saturday morning walk to the
swings and coffee is usually our thing.
What
are your go to books, websites or local shops?
I
have a kindle (love) and so I read a ton. I love the Hunger Games trilogy
(Almost done reading it for the 3rd time. Blush.)! There are a ton of
local shops that are very quaint and adorable here in Tsawwassen. My top 2
favourites are probably Ambiente and Toys & Tech. Every time I go into
Ambiente, I get so many creative decorating ideas, and the toy store has lots of
unique fun stuff.
What’s
your idea of a perfect day?
Well,
it is definitely sunny! We are a boating family and spend a lot of time out at
Hatzic lake in the summer. A day where there is a combination of me
wake boarding, Ellen swimming, Dave (my hubby) skiing and perhaps some relaxing
would be more than perfect.
What
legacy would you like to build through Peekaboo Beans?
I
would love if my passion for play was contagious, infecting everyone in my life.
I would love to see all my kiddies near and far, playing in Peekaboo Beans,
being comfortable and fashionable. That’s not too much to ask is
it?
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