Amanda MacKay



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Amanda is mum to two fun and lively kids. Together with her entrepreneur husband, she loves seeing the world through her kids’ eyes, introducing them to new experiences and adventures and, when they are finally asleep, tucking into bed with a good book. Visit Amanda on Instagram at Food + Country.

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A Holiday Stroll Down Memory Lane at Heritage Park

Posted on: December 4, 2015

This story was originally published in December 2014. This year’s Once Upon Christmas details are available here. I didn’t grow up on a farm, nor did my parents or grandparents. None of us ever got around by horse-drawn wagon, either. So when I say that a visit to Heritage Park always feels
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Yearnin’ to Return to Vernon, BC – For Some More of the Good Life

Posted on: November 30, 2015

November 2015 Quick – name a city in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley! You said “Kelowna”, right? I’m willing to bet most readers did; it’s what I would have said too. Given its central location and international airport, it’s not surprising that Kelowna is the best known city in this BC region and
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No Babysitter? No Problem! Your Whole Famiglia Will Savour a Meal at Bocce

Posted on: November 29, 2015

November 2015 Our family really enjoys a good restaurant experience. My husband and I like to get out kid-free sometimes, but with no relatives living nearby, free babysitting is not an option and going out without our youngsters is pricey. We also like for them to try new things and learn to be comfortable and well-mannered when eating
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Outdoor Enthusiasts (and Wanna-Be’s) Rejoice! Cabela’s Is Now Open in Deerfoot Mall

Posted on: October 20, 2015

October 2015 There’s a new outdoor sports retailer in town! As of October 15th, Cabela’s has opened a 70,000 square foot retail location in Deerfoot Mall. I am familiar with this store from visiting the Kalispell, Montana location and I love it. Whether you really need new gear or not, it’s
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My AeroAdventure: Meeting the Planes & Pilots of the “Wings Over Springbank” Airshow

Posted on: July 17, 2015

July 2015 Ask my husband how I feel about air travel, and I bet he will tell you that flying (in a plane; learning how to do it myself would be pretty awesome) ranks high on my personal Top 10 List of Least Favourite Things to Do. I never let on to my kids,
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The 8 Best Family Winter Adventures in Canmore

Posted on: January 13, 2015

January 2015 Don’t let the winter weather keep your family stuck indoors, arguing over the remote control! Head for the hills to enjoy the beauty of winter and make family memories that will last a lifetime. Not sure where to go and what to do? Check out this terrific list
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Give Your Child a Birthday Party to Remember!

Posted on: January 12, 2015

If you’re planning a birthday party for a special child or teen and wondering where to even begin the process, you’ve come to the right place! Calgary offers an enormous number of birthday party options, depending on the age of your child, your budget and your child’s interests, but first, you need
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