When I was in Vernon to visit the Sparkling Hill Resort, the rest of the group went on wine tours, and I decided to sneak away to find some local treasures. I was searching for some antique stores in Vernon and stumbled across a couple. The one that I consider my gold mine is Distinctive…
Travel, Tourism, Family Fun
Earls Calgary Tin Palace Reopens
After extensive damage from flooding in Calgary, Earls Restauraunt in downtown’s Mission area is finally reopened. 9 months of restoration and repairs brings an exiting new look to the space. To celebrate its opening I was able to attend a lunch with some fellow Calgary bloggers and get a sneak peak at the place. A…
Sparking Hill Resort #getsparkling
Have you ever had a day where there was literally nothing on your to do list? Before kids, I am sure I had days that the only task that was mandatory was to go to school, but those days are long gone. I recently got to experience such a thrilling and anxious feeling of nothing…
Bricks 4 Kidz – Lego Camps in Calgary
Is anyone else thrilled that school is back in? As much as I love having my kids home, after the first week I am ready for them to be back. Unless we are in Hawaii or something, then no school is awesome. So what do all you moms out there do with them on the…
Evas Bakery – Salt Lake City
When it comes to visiting a new city, or even a section of the city you don’t see that often, I love to find local unique shops. I like to think that I am discovering something special that only a few people know about. However, keeping these shops in business is best for us all,…
Willis Tower Chicago – Skydeck
Willis Tower Chicago (formerly the Sears Tower) It has been discovered that heights don’t scare me. Not always, but I have trust in the fact that tourist attractions involving extreme heights are safe because the nobody wants to be sued. So when the opportunity came to visit the Skydeck on Chicago’s Willis Tower (formerly the…
Best Shopping and Activities in Idaho Falls
I was discussing Canada Day and long weekend plans with my Chiropractor last week, and he was shocked when I told him I was packing my family up and driving 11 hours to Idaho Falls, Idaho. Why? Besides the fact that his parents live there, and the siblings all meet up for the…
Vintage With Flair – Antique Market in Priddis
Antique Market in Priddis I finally got the chance to attend the VIntage With Flair sale in Priddis, AB, which is just outside of Calgary. I always look for it and plan on attending, but it always seems to get brushed aside. This year I was determined to get there and check it out, hoping…