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Kids Bowl Free at Local Bowling Alleys This Summer

Kids are expensive so here is another free way to entertain the kids to keep the “I’m bored’s” away this spring/summer. There are 3 locations in the Edmonton area that offer this wonderful service, Bonnie Doon Bowling Lanes, St. Albert Bowling & Rec Centre, and…

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Bloom and Brunch Festival Banff April 29 – June 4th

This past weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Bloom & Brunch Festival at the Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen atop the Banff Gondola. This wonderful event is presented by Pursuit Jasper Banff Collection. This was opening weekend, but don’t worry, this delectable buffet…

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PINK SHIRT

Why Does a Pink Shirt Signify Anti-Bullying?

THE STORY OF PINK SHIRT DAY Pink Shirt Day, celebrated in February in Canada, aims to raise awareness around bullying and funds to support programs fostering self-esteem and empathy in children. The international movement has a great Canadian origin story. It started in the small…

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Giving Tuesday – Peace by Chocolate

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Giving Tuesday was born and incubated at the 92nd Street Y and its Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact in New York City. Giving Tuesday is…

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First Aid Every Parent Should Know

I have always wanted to help people and loved learning first aid as a part of my babysitter’s class. In 2007, I became a paramedic. I had all the faith in the system, that if you called us, we would show up to your emergency…

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Kids in Grades 4 and 5 can get a Snowpass for Ski Hills across Canada

With a one-time application fee of $29.99 kids can ski & snowboard for free across Canada! The SnowPass benefits include: Access to multiple ski areas across Canada. Return to your favorite hills and try new ones. You can ski not once, but TWICE at every…

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Why do we Wear an Orange Shirt for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?

As a mother of young children who ask ALOT of questions, I was asked why we wear orange for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Also known as Orange Shirt Day). I vaguely knew the story of the orange shirt, but I wanted to make…

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Giving Tuesdays – TenTree

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Giving Tuesday was born and incubated at the 92nd Street Y and its Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact in New York City. Giving Tuesday is…

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Giving Tuesdays – Poppy Barley

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Giving Tuesday was born and incubated at the 92nd Street Y and its Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact in New York City. Giving Tuesday is…

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Giving Tuesdays – Cuddle + Kind

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Giving Tuesday was born and incubated at the 92nd Street Y and its Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact in New York City. Giving Tuesday is…

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