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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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

This article was written in 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?
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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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Your Spare Change Can Make a Big Difference: YWCA’s #BuckUpYYC Campaign

Posted on: December 1, 2000

This event has passed. Please see the Family Fun Calgary Event Guide for a current list of events. As we were all vividly reminded during the 2013 flood, true Calgarians are generous in nature and refuse to be indifferent when their community faces tough times. And when vulnerable members of that community need a helping hand,
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Wear Precious Memories Close to Your Heart, With Keepsake Jewelry from Smallprint

Posted on: September 18, 2000

This information is from 2015. Watching your kids grow and change is one of a parents’ greatest joys. But it can also be a little tough watching our little ones become independent of us. Whether they’re off to daycare, to grade school, or to their first apartment, it’s nice to
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Calling All Master Builders: A Visit to The LEGO Imagination Nation Tour in Calgary

Posted on: September 10, 2000

This event has passed. Check out the Family Fun Calgary Event Guide for a current list of events. The LEGO Imagination Tour has taken over the BMO Centre in Calgary over September 9-11, 2016. We attended on the first evening and this is what we found! Whether they prefer constructing,
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Getting to Know Allosaurus With Sam, Your Calgary Zoo Dinosaur Guide

Posted on: September 2, 2000

This information is from 2015. Check out the Family Fun Calgary Major Attractions Guide. Meet Sam. He’s been a regular visitor to the Calgary Zoo since he was just 5 years old. Now he’s 9 and a junior expert on dinosaurs! He’s even one of the regular contributors to the zoo’s blog. Sam
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The Ultimate Guide to Fall Athletic Programs for Kids in Calgary

Posted on: August 16, 2000

This information is from 2016. Check out the Family Fun Calgary Lessons Guide. Presented by Sport Chek. For kids, September doesn’t just signal the return to school – it also offers the excitement of getting back to their favourite fall/winter sports and activities! As parents, we’re in charge of registering our youngsters in great
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