Let’s face it, parents, right now, stress, for many of us, is at an all-time high. But at the same time, in a strange way, life has been simplified. The usual rush, rush, rush is gone – and with no school, lessons or outings, your kids are probably getting bored.
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I’m stealing this post from our Family Fun Saskatoon site; it came out of a series of questions the editor asked me. I am obviously no expert, after only homeschooling for one year, but I did learn enough to know that this is not the time to fret about worksheets and
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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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This weekend in Calgary brings us Pi Day and (almost) St. Patrick’s Day! But it also brings us COVID-19 fears, social distancing, no toilet paper, and the prediction that the worst storm of the winter is about to hit Calgary. I’m so thrilled. *sarcasm font* And I feel the need
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Enter to win all year long! CIR Realty has created valuable partnerships with local businesses that are offering incredible ways for people to experience the fun and beauty of Alberta. As an Alberta-proud company, they want to give Albertans the chance to bask in the beauty of our province and
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It doesn’t matter where you live in Canada, winter is a fact of life. And if you’re one of those 16 people in Canada who look forward to winter, you should just go outside and be hardy somewhere else. Long months of snow and cold and ice darken most of
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Have you ever wanted to hunt dinosaur bones or fly a helicopter? Maybe you’ll find the perfect book in a forest or settle down to read in a rainbow! The Early Learning Centres at the Calgary Public Library have been revitalized over the last few years to make libraries a
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If any place in Calgary is qualified to embrace the time period of Downton Abbey, I pick the Fairmont Palliser. Since 1914, the Palliser has been Calgary’s luxury hotel, offering timeless elegant surroundings. Now, in celebration of the highly-anticipated Downton Abbey movie, the Palliser is pleased to serve you afternoon
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We love our furry ‘kids’ and so do our human kids, so why not head to an event that is fun for both? Here’s what’s coming up in pet-and-family-friendly events (and some pet-themed events) in and around Calgary. Bon-A-Pet-Treat Puppy Pancake Brunch On July 7, 2019, this one’s for the dogs.
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Playground season is in full swing! If anything saved my sanity when I was a young mom, it was heading out to the playground. Sunny? Wear sunscreen. Rainy? Wear rain boots. It didn’t matter the weather, we went to the playground. When the weather was nice, we’d sometimes be at
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