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Book a Magical Getaway with Charmed Resorts
Add some magic to your next family getaway with Charmed Resorts! This unique combination of luxury glamping and classic storybook themes offers the perfect holiday escape for family members young and old. PLUS you will soon be able to enjoy even more fairytale fun with a second Alberta location coming
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101 Things to Do at Home to Survive During Self-Isolation
As we all adjust to our ‘new normal’, with children at home – many of whom are too young to understand much of what’s happening – we all strive to find normalcy in our daily routine. We have compiled our ‘101 Things To Do at Home’ – a list of
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2019 Christmas Letter Re-Run (Because We Don’t Talk About 2020): Choose Your Own Perspective
Tis the season of Christmas letters. Doesn’t it feel good to read about everyone’s delightful year?! In the spirit of transparency, here’s a real Christmas letter to go with the one family picture where everyone is fully clothed and pretending to like each other. But don’t worry, if you happen
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Canada’s Largest Outdoor Stage – The Badlands Amphitheatre
Did you know that Canada’s largest outdoor stage is just an hour and a half northeast of Calgary? You may already be familiar with Drumheller, Alberta as being the dinosaur capital of the world. The Royal Tyrrell Museum, opportunities to dig for fossils, great hiking and campgrounds make this a
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Diary of a Staycation: Banff Mountain Adventures
In a year where we’re learning about disappointment, it’s time to add a splash of fun. When you can’t jump on a plane to visit beautiful far-off places, drive next door to visit the beautiful places on your doorstep. Travel with us to Banff, where we stayed at the Moose
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Breathtaking Scenery and Happy Kids: A Rewarding Adventure at the Columbia Icefield
August 2019 National Geographic has called it one of the most scenic drives in the world. We were happy to agree as we drove from Banff to begin our short journey on Highway 93. The road winds its way north to Jasper, through thick stands of evergreens, around turquoise lakes, dwarfed
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Let’s Get to Know You! Introducing YYC Small Business Profiles: CALGARY DRY ICE
The COVID-19 crisis has turned our world upside-down in historical ways, bringing a storm of adversity to small businesses in Calgary. Many of these businesses are now in a critical fight for survival and the future is uncertain. Although tentative “re-entry” measures have been announced by the Alberta government, Family
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Five Easy Lunches (Or Snacks) Your Grade Schoolers Can Do
They want to eat. ALL. THE. TIME. I clean up breakfast and they ask for a snack. They stand in front of an open fridge, dig through the pantry, and leave counters strewn with their debris. I’m going to padlock the kitchen pretty soon (oh, right, open concept house design
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8 Exciting, Imaginative and EASY Invitations to Play
Let’s face it, parents, right now, stress, for many of us, is at an all-time high. But at the same time, in a strange way, life has been simplified. The usual rush, rush, rush is gone – and with no school, lessons or outings, your kids are probably getting bored.
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Homeschooling 101 : A Q & A with a Mom Who’s Been There
I’m stealing this post from our Family Fun Saskatoon site; it came out of a series of questions the editor asked me. I am obviously no expert, after only homeschooling for one year, but I did learn enough to know that this is not the time to fret about worksheets and
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