Posted on: January 28, 2016
January 2016 The current economic downturn has been hitting many Calgary families hard. Lots of families have experienced the loss of an income (or two!) or a pay cut, not to mention the reduced value of their investments. So when time’s get tough, how can you keep your family busy
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Posted on: January 6, 2016
January 2016 Over my eight years of being Mom to 2 kids (1 boy and 1 girl), I’ve thrown quite a few birthday parties. We’ve had parties at home and elsewhere, superhero parties, sports parties, tea parties and science parties. They’ve all been wonderfully fun and unique. But I was thrown
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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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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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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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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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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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Posted on: April 21, 2015
Spring is in the air and Calgary families are coming out of hibernation and looking for family fun in the great outdoors. That is, parents are wanting to get everyone out of the house; kids are sometimes a little resistant to getting back outside after a long winter. Not to worry…
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Posted on: April 1, 2015
April 2015 Watching your kids grow up can be bittersweet, but I generally like that my own have reached elementary school age. They are thriving in school and are fortunate to attend one that is stimulating, nurturing and, well, pretty educational. There are, however, a couple of things that I don’t love
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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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