bowl

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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brunch

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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easter ideas

Non-Candy Easter Ideas Your Kids Will Love

So many holidays seem to be filled with sweets galore. While I don’t think you will be able to get completely away with banishing candy this Easter here are some fun Easter ideas we think your kids will enjoy just as much.     Squishville…

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Save on your next getaway

10 Ways to Save on Your Next Local Getaway

Looking for tips and tricks to save money?  If you are like me, getting away on a trip that is more than a few hours away is just not in the cards for us right now. Having two kids of a “bickering age” in the…

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Sandwich Generation

Verbal Diarrhea – Part 1

For the last while I have what many call, writers block.  I have been really stressed out. In part by the things going on in my personal life and at work that I just have not had the time or energy to put into figuring…

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awards

Mama’s Choice Awards 2023 + Giveaway

It’s that time of year! Our Mama’s Choice Awards are back and we want to hear from you!! Let us know all of your favorite spots for moms and babes! Please vote now (until March 17th) so that we can celebrate all of the great…

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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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quality time

How To Recover Quality Time As A Couple

The rush of everyday life – work, studies, the challenges of raising children, household chores, and even excessive use of technology – can be exhausting for any relationship. According to a survey carried out by the University of Virginia, in the United States, partners who…

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