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Jill Footz



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Jillian Footz is a writer, runner, fitness fanatic, news producer and mom to twin girls. She loves exploring all the amazing, family-friendly activities the Edmonton area has to offer.

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Un-Bear-able Fun at Borden Park Playground

Posted on: May 31, 2019

The first time we visited Borden Park we almost didn’t find the playground! There’s so much to see in this stunning East-central Edmonton park that you can easily overlook the nature-themed playground – but you shouldn’t! More on that in a minute. On our first visit we parked near the
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Spruce Grove Rotary Playscape

Posted on: May 24, 2019

I’d like to rename this park “Dreamland”. The Spruce Grove Rotary Playscape may quite possibly be the perfect park. Billed as the park that was “designed by kids, for kids”, the bright colours and endless choices of playground equipment offer something for everyone. Parents will love the fact that the
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YEG MOMS YAK! Edmonton Parenting Adventures with Celebrity Moms

Posted on: May 10, 2019

Family Fun Edmonton is dedicated to sharing information with Edmonton and area parents about the best places to go, things to do, and fun to have – and who knows more about those things than local Moms! Moms chat, share tips and spread the word when they find something GREAT.
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Sweet Pea Cafe and Playhouse

Posted on: May 10, 2019

It’s high noon. Moms, babies and toddlers are milling about a registration desk, trying to dodge boot puddles so as to avoid soggy socks. The bright, smiling lady at the desk is checking people in with military precision, completely unfazed by the chaos just metres away. In the background I
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9 Ways to Embrace Your Inner Vikings at the Royal Alberta Museum

Posted on: May 3, 2019

The Vikings are here! After months of anticipation, Vikings: Beyond the Legend, the first-ever feature exhibit at the new Royal Alberta Museum is open to the public. The remarkable collection (it’s the largest touring exhibition of Viking artifacts in the world.) is on loan from the National Museum of Denmark
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Andy’s Playground – A Very Special Place

Posted on: April 5, 2019

A playground is never just a playground. It’s a race course. A safe haven. An imagination factory. A confidence builder. A community builder. A playground is a wonderful place where kids (and grownups too) can just be kids. We are so fortunate to live where playgrounds are abundant – and
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New Urban Farm at the Edmonton Valley Zoo

Posted on: March 22, 2019

Who knew pigs loved popcorn? Juliana piglets Hamlet and Ophelia, residents of the the Edmonton Valley Zoo’s new Urban Farm, certainly do – and they got their share of their favourite treat during a sneak peek of the Zoo’s spectacular new space. Kids were delighted to have the chance to drop
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Review: Alberta Ballet’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Posted on: March 21, 2019

“I can do that one!” my four-year-old daughter insists in a loud whisper. On stage, ballerinas are flying across the grand stage in graceful grand leaps. I look back at my daughter skeptically. “I think I would be one of the fairies” she continues matter-of-factly. In this moment I’m thankful
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The Magical World of CuriousCITY at TWOSE

Posted on: March 21, 2019

It’s jaw-dropping. The TELUS World of Science Edmonton has done it again. Their children’s gallery, CuriousCITY, is a magical miniature world that kids will love, learn and get lost in. The gallery has been in the works for months and CEO Alan Nursall took the wraps off it on Thursday,
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Make it at Michaels! 5 Reasons to Try Crafting In Store.

Posted on: March 8, 2019

I distinctly remember the first time I walked into a Michaels store for a craft session with my daughters. We entered the craft room and the aproned woman running the session looked up with doubt in her eyes. “How old are they?” was how she greeted me. “Almost 3” I
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