Charity Quick



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Charity Burpee Quick can usually be found making coffee, reading by the fireplace, or wishing for a grand adventure. She loves to travel, write stories, and take pictures, especially when she can persuade her teenagers to come and play. Charity lives in Calgary with her husband and 3 kids, who sometimes decide they’re too old for Mom’s schemes and plans, but can usually be convinced to join the fun. When she’s not writing for Family Fun, Charity can be found at the public library, figure skating at the local rink, or playing with her piano.

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What to Do With Your Baby: Inspiration When You Just Need to Get Out of the House

Posted on: April 9, 2025

Those impossibly tiny toes and perfect rosebud lips. The softest skin, with that intoxicating baby scent, as they snuggle close. Those mischievous smiles and baby giggles! Life with a baby is magical, captivating, and on some days, oh, so challenging. Calgary is a wonderful place for families, with many events
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Who Made Me the Grown-Up?! Five Areas for Frugal Living

Posted on: January 16, 2025

You know how the grown-ups in Charlie Brown sound? Well, at the risk of sounding like a boring old grown-up, I feel like I need to remind myself how to live frugally. Many people have had a few tough years, so I guess we still need to remember this. Pack
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Discover the Wonders of Ancient Egypt at the Horizon of Khufu

Posted on: January 15, 2025

The Horizon of Khufu, in Calgary for a limited time, whisks you away to Egypt through immersive virtual reality technology. It’s a chance to ‘visit’ the Great Pyramid of Giza, exploring the mysteries deep inside, before travelling the Nile to observe the funerary rites of King Khufu. Slip on the
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Don’t Bust Your Budget: Frugal Fun in Calgary This Holiday Season

Posted on: December 20, 2024

They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year. They say there’s no place like home for the holidays. They say it is the season to be jolly. All true, but the season does have a little stress. With extra visitors, kids off school, and lingering dark winter nights,
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Give Yourself the A Moment of Stillness: Clear Nordic Spa

Posted on: December 6, 2024

What do I know about the science and history of Nordic spas? Well, not much, but I was ready to experience the benefits! I visited Clear Nordic Spa on a busy Thursday, amid work, errands, and holiday planning. The parking lot was a sloppy, wintery mess and my mind was
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Don’t Let it Go to Waste! Take Advantage of a Community Urban Harvest Season in Calgary

Posted on: August 12, 2024

While Calgary may not be surrounded by orchards filled with sweet, red apples or those juicy plump cherries, there are several ways to enjoy the fruit of the season around the city in August and September. It’s even better when you know that you are using food that might otherwise
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Summer Fun in Calgary: Get the Best Value for Your Dollar!

Posted on: July 20, 2024

For Calgarians, summer is to be enjoyed. But it can also be pricey. Make the most of the lovely light-filled days and help your dollars stretch further with our best value picks for summer fun in Calgary! Calgary Attractions We have some big-ticket attractions in Calgary, and when you’re on
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Beyond the Playground – A Snapshot of Calgary’s Parks

Posted on: June 13, 2024

When I was a mom of littles, playgrounds may have been the only thing that saved me. I certainly wasn’t getting any sleep and playgrounds saved my sanity. There were days I would be at the park three times: morning, afternoon, and evening. When winter came, we had to get
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Urban Hikes: Hit the Trails Without Hitting the Road

Posted on: June 1, 2024

Urban hikes: let’s hit the trail without hitting the road! Parenting involves seasons of desperately trying to fill the days with activities, like taking toddlers swimming, even though you know perfectly well you’ll spend more time getting ready and cleaning up than in the pool. It also brings seasons where
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Where Will Summer Take You? Road Trips, Memories and Family Fun in Lacombe Region

Posted on: May 14, 2024

Imagine an ideal summer vacation with your kids. What does it look like? How about lazy mornings laughing with your kids, warm afternoons on the water, stumbling on unplanned delights, and finding new activities to enjoy? If you’ve ever driven past the Lacombe Region on the way to Edmonton and
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