kristimcg



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Kristi McGowan is a transplant to Canada, moving to Edmonton in 2017 after living her whole life in various places throughout the US. She's a self-proclaimed foodie, habitual runner, Netflix aficionado, Diet Coke addict, and never-satisfied seeker of adventures. But most importantly, she's a mama to the world's cutest twin girls, wife to the kindest (and funniest!) man ever, and dog owner to the worst behaved goldendoodle.

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3 Reasons to Make Lethbridge Your Summer Vacation Destination

Posted on: June 14, 2021

Rugged mountains. Glacial lakes. Dinosaur remains. Hoo doos. Isn’t it quite amazing how much wonder Alberta has to offer? With summer ahead of us, this is your opportunity to see it all and making Lethbridge your headquarters for Alberta vacation adventures is the smart move! 3 Reasons to Make Lethbridge
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Our Enchanted Botanic Garden Experience

Posted on: May 31, 2021

Every summer I tell my husband “Hey, we should visit the University of Alberta Botanic Garden” but several summers have passed and we haven’t made the trip out to Devon. After all, it’s just a garden and we’ve got plenty of green space in Edmonton, could it really be worth
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5 Delightful Picnic Spots in Edmonton

Posted on: May 17, 2021

One of the highlights for summer in our family is eating meals outside while enjoying the warm summer breeze. I love picnics because they’re easy meals. Make everyone’s favourite sandwich (peanut butter and jelly is a fave here!). Throw in some snacks veggies, chips, and fruit and off you go.
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The End of the World is Here in Edmonton

Posted on: May 11, 2021

Don’t be alarmed. The actual End of the World isn’t coming — at least not that I’ve been made aware. But you can visit a beautiful lookout in south central Edmonton nicknamed the End of the World. Located in the Belgravia neighbourhood, Keillor Point will be familiar to Edmonton natives
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5 Great Loop Walking Trails for Families

Posted on: April 11, 2021

Before having kids, my husband and I were the epitome of an active couple. We hiked almost every weekend, we trained for a half marathon, we went for long walks and long bike rides. When we had twins a few years ago, we worried it was the end of our
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Celebrate International Dark Sky Week: Visit a Dark Sky Preserve

Posted on: April 5, 2021

We’re so used to it. Street lights, traffic lights, business signs, billboards, car lights, security lights. When you start to make a list of all the nighttime lights that we see in towns and cities across Canada, it adds up quickly! All of this lighting is considered light pollution. Being
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YEG Families Love Burgers & Fries: Our Top 5 Recommendations

Posted on: March 10, 2021

When we’re looking for an easy meal that satisfies everyone in our house, burgers and fries is often the answer. Sure, there are always the trusty standbys like McDonalds, Burger King, and A&W when you need something quick before the kids lose their marbles, but when you’re looking for something
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Be a Nature Hero with Nature Kids Alberta

Posted on: February 10, 2021

From mountains to prairies, grasshoppers to bisons, poplars to wild roses, Alberta is home to some pretty spectacular landscapes, animals, and plants. And now, your child can help steward and protect Alberta’s environment by becoming a Nature Hero. Becoming a Nature Hero not only benefits the environment, but it’s also
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Our Family Farm Adventure to Dreamcatcher Ranch

Posted on: January 19, 2021

My girls love reading their Old MacDonald book and pointing out all of the animals. So when I heard about Time on the Land at Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy Ranch in Ardrossan, I knew we had to go! As soon as I asked my girls if they wanted to visit
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Christmas Treats: Where to Find Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice

Posted on: December 4, 2020

I’m certain it’s impossible to think of the holiday season without dreaming of delicious Christmas treats. In our family, we have tried and true recipes that are made almost every year: cut-out cookies (with lots of sprinkles!), homemade fudge, chocolate covered pretzels, peanut butter blossoms, peppermint bark…is your mouth watering
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