Charity Quick

Charity Burpee Quick lives in Calgary with her husband and 3 kids. She loves reading by a quiet fireplace, travelling, taking the kids on adventures, and coffee, lots and lots of coffee. She spends her days planning trips around the world.

King Malcolm III of Scotland was an intrepid warrior who ruled from 1058 – 1093. He came to power after killing the legendary Macbeth in battle, avenging the death of his father, Duncan. Credited by some with founding a dynasty that consolidated royal power ...Read More

There’s a new Disney movie coming to theatres on November 2, 2018, and it’s bringing all the magic and wonder of the classic Christmas story of the Nutcracker, with a twist. The Nutcracker And The Four Realms is a visually beautiful film that tells ...Read More

No longer being a young mom, and having three kids who are, shall we say, more spicy than sweet, we have seen our share of ups and downs. When we moved to Calgary, my kids were aged 5, 3, and 1, and the city ...Read More

The sun peered around the edge of a massive cloud casting the M. V. International in a warm afternoon glow. The motor rumbled below as the wind swirled our hair, nearly stealing our breath. One of my kids looked across the bench at me ...Read More

There are natural playgrounds popping up all over the city. These playgrounds tend to move away from the colourful plastic of traditional playgrounds and blend in more seamlessly with the environment around them. They offer loads of opportunities for kids to explore and think outside ...Read More

When I was a mom of littles, playgrounds may have been the only thing that saved me. I certainly wasn’t getting any sleep and sanity was simply an elusive obsession. There were days I would be at the park three times: morning, afternoon, and ...Read More

On the holiday Monday of August long weekend, in the middle of a busy summer (aren’t they all?!), we decided it was the perfect time to head to the Calgary Corn Maze and Fun Farm. We’d been planning on checking it out, as we heard ...Read More