Last summer my husband and I decided that traveling a long distance with our three children just isn’t for us, so our family vacations consisted of camping, visiting the mountains and exploring in Canmore, Banff, and Lake Louise and spending some time in Calgary (my…
Read More...Family Vehicle Review: Ford Explorer
Fun fact about me, I LOVE to drive. Once I drove from Edmonton to Vancouver with little to no rest stops (to make the last ferry in time, of course) and refused to switch with my friend because I love driving that much. When my…
Read More...5 Ways to Surprise your Kids with a Trip to Disneyland!
A couple of weeks ago we took our kids to Disneyland. We had been planning the trip for months but we decided to make it special and not tell them until we were about to leave; it’s an amazing surprise and it saves you from…
Read More...Silver Star Mountain with Kids: Dining Options
We recently enjoyed a weekend getaway at Silver Star Mountain Resort to take in the beauty of its winter wonderland. We didn’t ski, and there were amazing activities for us to enjoy throughout our stay (including fabulous accommodations). Our dining picks: The Bulldog Grand Cafe’…
Read More...2016 Ford Explorer Platinum | Review
The all new 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum is the most luxurious Ford ever. They bumped up the wow-factor in styling, options and interior in this new top-level model. We took the Explorer Platinum up to through the mountains, on the Coquihalla Highway to Silver Star Mountain recently….
Read More...2016 Ford Explorer Platinum | Review
The all new 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum is the most luxurious Ford ever. They bumped up the wow-factor in styling, options and interior in this new top-level model. We took the Explorer Platinum up to through the mountains, on the Coquihalla Highway to Silver Star Mountain recently….
Read More...5 Kid-Friendly Things to Do at Silver Star Mountain, besides Skiing
We recently visited Silver Star Mountain Resort for a weekend getaway as a family. With only one skier among us, we went for the snow and kid-friendly things to do besides skiing in the lovely quaint village of Silver Star. If you are a skier, this mountain…
Read More...10 Tips for Holiday Travel with Kids
by Dawnn Whittaker The Holidays are here and it is by far one of my favourite times of the year. Family gatherings and excitement are everywhere. With all that excitement and buzz, we often have parents asking us “how to manage their children’s routines during…
Read More...Getaway: Harrison Hot Springs Resort
Just an hour and a half drive East of Vancouver is all you need to feel transported to a place of tranquility far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Nestled into the surrounding mountains and on the edge of Harrison Lake lies Harrison…
Read More...Car Seat Safety Tips #FordSeatSafety
This fall I was lucky to participate in the #FordSeatSafety event, made possible by Ford Canada and Edmonton’s Child Magazine, on a topic that should be on every parent’s mind: how to keep your child safe in the car. The session was led by Kelly Adams-Campos,…
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