BIG NEWS Alberta! Charmed Resorts just announced a second location, less than 1 hour south of Edmonton at Mulhurst Bay. They will be expanding their storybook cottage offerings in Spring 2025 with an all-new resort in the beautiful lakeside community at Pigeon Lake! Charmed Playhouses was born in 2015 when
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Have you ever considered a trip to Vegas with kids? Las Vegas is not somewhere most people would equate with a family vacation, but when my husband suggested we book a trip to celebrate my 40th birthday I just assumed we would be bringing the kids along. It was not
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Even though we are barely into the New Year, now is the best time to start planning those summer camping adventures! Whether you are brand new to camping or looking for a convenient option for your family, Alberta Parks Comfort Camping has you covered with a variety of unique accommodations
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Our cold January weather can make it hard to get outside, so our family was happy to take advantage of the warmer temperatures and visit the first weekend of the 2022 Deep Freeze Fête in Borden Park. This spectacular 10 day festival is in it’s 15th year of brightening Edmonton’s
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I’m certain it’s impossible to think of the holiday season without dreaming of delicious Christmas treats. In our family, we have tried and true recipes that are made almost every year: cut-out cookies (with lots of sprinkles!), homemade fudge, chocolate covered pretzels, peanut butter blossoms, peppermint bark…is your mouth watering
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It’s been over 3 years since the restoration project on the Stanley A. Milner library began in downtown Edmonton. The long wait to visit in person is over and you can be one of the first ones to see it during their grand reopening from Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, September
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Ahhhhh, the great outdoors! There’s nothing like it. Fresh air, the sound of birds chirping, seeing the natural beauty. Not to mention, a good walk outdoors provides incredible physical and mental benefits. My husband and I enjoyed hiking as a dating couple, and continue to do so 10 years into
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Grab a blanket and get outside the city to appreciate this impressive meteor shower! The annual Perseid Meteor Shower reaches it’s optimal viewing time during the late evening of August 11 and into the early hours of August 12, 2020. It’s best to get out before the moon rises at
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The Edmonton Public Library (EPL) continues with their phased reopening plan, which is entering phase 3 on Tuesday, August 4. This phase includes in-person access to books, computers, washrooms and more. Don’t forget, masks are mandatory within all indoor public spaces! Watch the video below and read the reopening FAQ’s on their
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Who doesn’t love a big camp out with good friends, crackling fire, and toasty marshmallows?! It’s a Canadian summer staple. But have you ever tried a camp-in? Whether you set up a tent in the backyard, or sleep in a blanket fort indoors, camping at home can be just as
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