I am Canadian and I love this country I call home. I was born and raised in Calgary but moved to the U.S. for university. Having spent many holidays there visiting family, I have learned to love both places for what makes them unique. After moving back home I have come to appreciate the special things that Canada…
Travel, Tourism, Family Fun
Spring Lawn Care Tips – Calgary Landscaping
Adulting There are some things that come with growing up that I would rather not particiate in. Preparing and paying taxes, having to clean up every single meal you have to make yourself, and deep cleaning the house and yard being at the top of my list. When it comes to spring clean up of…
Dinosaurs In Motion at Telus Spark Science Centre!
Our family recently spent a Saturday at the Telus Spark Science Center and had such a great time visiting this amazing space. Not only are the usual favorites a full day of entertainment, we wanted to see the new Dinosaurs in Motion exhibit as it just opened, and will only be here for a short…
SPECTAC! The Royal Canadian Circus
The Royal Canadian Circus is coming to Calgary from May 9th to May 19th. This is a wonderful and affordable family event that comes each year to Calgary at the Crossroads Furniture Mart. Our family has attended the last two years, and the kids are always fascinated with the acrobatic performances, the beautiful animals, the face painting, and the…
Unique Office Design In Calgary
The rapidly growing recruitment firm Spencer-Ogden just opened its new office doors in Calgary last week. What makes it stand out to me is not its reputation for success, but rather the exciting and unique environment it provides. Nothing is taken too seriously, the office is designed to energize and motivate. The plaque says “Her…
What Happens In Minnesota… my first vlog.
So, you know how watching yourself on video is 10 times as awkward as it felt while BEING on the video? Yeah, that. Unless you have professional video people, it doesn’t come out all professional looking. Dang it! Well, I was in Minneapolis and had to share with the family what we were up…
Kid-Friendly Day Trips From Calgary: Red Deer
Fun and Frugal Kids Activities My friend Karrie has 5 kids, including a teenager, a toddler, and several in between. In an effort to find different activities this summer that fit all the ages of her children, they invested a half tank of gas, a picnic lunch and $6.50 for a fun family outing. The…
National Music Center #momblr
On a sunny long weekend we had a family stay-cation, heading to the Telus Spark Science Center, the Calgary Zoo, and finishing with the National Music Center. I was immediately drawn to the building with its nod to art deco architecture. This beautiful historic building houses some amazingly historic pieces of musical history. There was…