Do you remember how to play? Some days there were hours of running around outside, inventing worlds and games by yourself or with friends. Other days, you might have been focused on the little things, creating miniature realms in a corner of the house. Either way, you know how vital
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February 17, 2022 Big news for the Glenbow Museum and Calgary families who value the arts! Thanks to a $35-million donation commemorating the legacy of JR Shaw, Glenbow becomes the first major Canadian museum to offer free general admission permanently! The downtown Calgary building that houses Glenbow and its collection is currently
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Early literacy is so important in a child’s life – and so much fun! The Calgary Public Library is launching My First Bookshelf, in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. They will fill your child’s home bookshelf and foster a love of reading for the whole family! With the My
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June 2021 I have never appreciated going outside as much as I have since the pandemic began. Calgarians have always embraced the outdoors and thrived on outdoor activities and with all the chaos and confusion in this weird new world, this is more true than ever. We’ve been able to
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Perhaps when you’ve been walking or biking around town you’ve seen little boxes full of books in neighbourhoods all around Calgary. These Little Free Libraries are a really fun initiative that’s been popping up in cities all over North America. The concept is simple: you leave a book or two
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You know how the grown-ups in Charlie Brown sound? Well, at the risk of sounding like a boring old grown-up, I feel like I need to remind myself how to live frugally. Pack your lunch! Shop used! Turn out the lights! Make do and mend! Sigh. Make a Budget Before
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Thanks to Family Fun Toronto editor, Lori, for sharing this article with us! It truly would be too big of a task to share with you all of the great, family-friendly games out there today . . . because it is plentiful and exhaustive. So, I’ll only pass on a
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If you have kids, you know they can be expensive! And a healthy life includes healthy eyes, because it’s hard to thrive when you can’t see. Anyone who has a child who wears glasses knows that glasses break, or they get misplaced, or a child’s prescription changes! Clearly has opened
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Oh, winter, with your long nights and cold days. Dripping boots line my entryway, my budget is squeezed by Christmas, and the days where we could run out and play are a distant memory. But we can defeat the winter blues. It’s possible to take the family out for some
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We love all the wonderful events and venues that Calgary has to offer! But no matter how adventurous and hardy you are, there are times in Calgary when it’s best to stay home. Whether it’s a snow day or a downpour, a mental health day or even a pandemic like
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