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Kid’s Hour at the Cat Cafe on Whyte
My 8 year old is cat OBSESSED! She greets her kitty as soon as we walk through the door, wants to make a cat tower with her grandpa and if she touches anything soft, it’s as soft as “5000 cuddly cats!” When I heard that there was a Cat Cafe coming to Edmonton, I knew we would have to visit.…
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The Goats Have Arrived!
There’s a new pilot project on right now in one city park that will help combat noxious weeds. A herd of 170 goats is being introduced to Rundle Park between July and September and they have been specially trained to munch on Canada thistle, leafy spurge, common tansy, common burdock, yellow toadflax as well as the occasional dandelion. This pilot project…
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YEG’s Favorite Summer Festivals
Edmonton is nicknamed the Festival City and for good reason. Summertime in Edmonton means non-stop festivals and fun. Here’s a list of some of the great festivals and cultural experiences YEG has to offer. June 20-July 16 – Freewill Shakespeare Festival June 30-July 9 – Sand on Whyte July 7-9 – Whyte Avenue’s Art Walk July 7-16 – Edmonton…
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Celebrate Canada 150 With My Favorite Canadian Playlist
Summer’s here and it’s Canada’s 150th Anniversary! It’s the perfect time to celebrate great Canadian music and also share it with the kids. I have spent hours at a time pouring over different genres and decades of music with the girls. Watching videos on You Tube and discussing the lyrics, we have had great talks about life in a different…
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Get Back To Nature: Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park
I’ve heard a lot of great things about Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park over the last few years so I thought it was about time I checked it out. After an early May camping trip to Carson-Pegasus with other homeschool families didn’t pan out due to heavy rain, I made a reservation for the last week of May and luckily had great…
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Bacon & Egg Potato Salad
Potato salad is a favorite of mine and a summer staple, from picnics in the park to backyard BBQs. It’s a great dish to beat the heat and prepare earlier in the day, and leftovers make great lunches. It’s so versatile too, add what you have in your fridge and change it up each time! I’m not a food blogger…
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PJ Masks LIVE! Time To Be A Hero
PJ Masks has been a favorite in our house since they debuted almost 2 years ago. The stories of young superheros Catboy, Gecko and Owlette have been replayed over and over and then carried over into pretend play. It was so popular in our house last year that it was the theme of Kai’s 4th birthday. Masks (thanks to…
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Children’s Educational Classes, Drop-in Programs, Events & Festivals – June 2017 + Canada Day
Edmonton does not have a shortage of fun family activities. But sometimes it’s nice to pass on the bouncy house and food truck events for something a bit more educational. As homeschoolerss / unschoolers, we use many of the great attractions, events and festivals in Edmonton and beyond as our classroom. Here’s a list of some of the great learning…
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Fort Edmonton Park 150 Summer Pass + Special International Children’s Festival of the Arts Offer
I have lived in Edmonton just over 12 years, and last summer was the first time I experienced Fort Edmonton Park. The girls and I enjoyed a full day there, learning about the first settlers to Edmonton, the growth of the city and way of life in a different time. We explored the old fort, town buildings, learned about different…
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Get Back To Nature: Upper Mill Creek Ravine
Mill Creek Ravine North and South (north and south trail off of 82 Ave) are fairly well know Edmonton trails, but do you know of the lesser know Upper Mill Creek Ravine tucked away in the Minchau neighbourhood, in the Mill Woods area of Edmonton? Adjacent to Minchau Park, a large green space and playground, and Barbara Danelesko Park, Upper…
