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Mom to Follow: Angela Santoro, Healthy Family Expo

This week's Mom to Follow is Angela Santoro, co-founder of the Healthy Family Expo. She loves her North Shore life with her husband and two young daughters.As she puts it: "Like every other busy mom these days, I struggle to find a happy balance between work and play. But I'm lucky to be surrounded by people that push me to get outside and enjoy the amazing array of options right at my doorstep. Small steps and simple solutions to active, healthy, eco-friendly living is what the Healthy Family Expo is all about!"Angela's Favorite SpotsGrouse MountainOutdoor skating rink on a clear, crisp, North Vancouver night, with sparkling city light views from the Gondola ride up!Heywood ParkHuge playground in a thicket of trees tucked just off busy Marine Drive in North Vancouver, with a zip-line my 4-year-old is addicted to.1621 Hamilton Ave, North Vancouver, (604) 985-0003Mosquito Creek TrailGentle rolling pathways along a beautiful creek with towering trees, perfect for stroller walks, toddlers and skipping rocks in the water as kids get older.Begins at Fell and 16th Avenue in North VancouverDeep Cove WaterfrontLarge playground with grassy field, accessible beach and lots of kid-friendly ice-cream shops and restaurants just steps away.Read on for more of Angela's great spots to visit!  Visit VancouverMom.ca to find out more great places to visit around town with your family. 

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