September is just around the corner and with it will come many fresh beginnings: new schools, fresh faces, and new experiences, especially for the many kindergarteners entering the school system for the first time. Here are five ways to start the school year off right…
Read More...Road Trips with Kids: The Essentials
With the long weekend fast approaching, many of us are planning family road trips for a last getaway of the Summer. We have done plenty of car trips over the years, so I thought I’d pull together some tips for road trips wth kids! I think…
Read More...Enrichment Classes this Fall: Art, Dance, Theatre
Are you looking for fun enrichment classes for your 2+-year-old? Look no further than the convenient location of Arts Umbrella in South Surrey at Morgan Crossing. Classes begin as young as 2 years old and go to age 19 at the arts centered, non-profit facility, Arts…
Read More...See Sharon, Bram & Friends Live! Concert Details and a Giveaway!
Sharon, Bram & Friends are visiting Vancouver, Live at the Orpheum! Entertaining kids for years and bringing fun times to live venues is what they do best. It’s a great family concert, and one that shouldn’t be missed. Featuring favourite hits, such as “Five Little…
Read More...6 Must Know Businesses for New Moms
For those who don’t know Kimberly and I have four children between us (all under five) and in the past five years we have discovered some special businesses for Moms and Dads, many of which are located right here in Edmonton. While there are too…
Read More...Summer Memories: North Buck Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Despite the fact that the weather seems to have shifted a bit this week and September is on everyone’s mind, I’m still dreaming of my last camping trip to North Buck Lake Provincial Recreation Area. It was one of those trips that I can’t stop smiling…
Read More...What to do in Edmonton this Weekend, with Kids // August 26 to 28
With School (or preschool) just around the corner this weekend feels like the last weekend of summer, to me anyways. But lucky for all of us there is no shortage of awesome activities happening in Edmonton and area this weekend: Family Drive-in Movie The Catholic…
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Have You Had Your Break Today? – Local Cafes to Check out
I know what you are thinking. Break? What break? I was woken up early, have to take one kid to the dentist, another to swimming, and get home and finish the laundry and start dinner. Phew, who has time for a break? Well as…
Read More...New: Netflix and Rock
Netflix introduced a very cool new kids show this Summer, Beat Bugs! (Netflix giveaway below!!) The series revolves around five friends — Jay, Kumi, Crick, Buzz and Walter — who band together to explore and learn in an overgrown suburban backyard, which to them is…
Read More...The Alberta Baby Bundle is Here
Raising a child is a huge responsibility. Part of that responsibility is teaching smart spending and saving habits, and saving for your child’s education. What is an RESP? It stands for Registered Education Savings Plan. It’s basically a savings plan that makes it easier to…
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