How to have the best birthday party in Calgary
Go, shawty. It's your birthday. Well maybe it's not. And maybe you're not Shawty. But who cares? I've tapped some of my favourite influential Calgary peeps for their tips on how to have the best...
View ArticleThese are the best studios for hot yoga in Calgary
How do you totally unwind? I've got a variety of tricks up my sleeve, but Pinot Grigio and Netflix usually make me feel worse. Over the past few years, hot yoga has become my therapy of choice. Here's...
View ArticleFantastic Banff events you need to attend this year
With the kids back in school, this is when I start scheduling all the fun activities and events I want to do before year's end. And at this time of year, I love heading back to Banff. The crowds are...
View ArticleWhy you need to get to the Nordik spa in Chelsea now
There are spas and then there are Nordic spas! If you've ever wondered what being whipped with birch branches inside a piping hot sauna is like, I help you out. Here's a peek inside my experience at...
View ArticleDo this one thing to help a grandparent
If there's one trip I wouldn't want to do over again, it would be when I went to Paris with my mom, sister and (then) toddler. Here's a look at what I learned and what I'd do differently now. The post...
View ArticleHow to find your perfect ice castle
Have you ever spent the night in an ice castle? I haven't, but I've visited two Canadian ice palaces and I'd like to explore more. In this post, we reveal the world's best ice castles and all they have...
View ArticleHalloween Calgary: Where and how to get spooky
Halloween takes some advance planning if you don't want to be left high and dry. Here's a look at the best Halloween events, stores and costume shops in Calgary. The post Halloween Calgary: Where and...
View ArticleThe best medical app + travel apps you need to download now
Truth: I don't have a ton of travel or medical apps on my phone. The ones I do have are awesome - often doing double duty so my phone isn't slowed down by too many features. In this post, I share my...
View ArticleExploring Okunikko, an easy day trip from Tokyo
When my daughter and I visited Japan earlier this fall, we hightailed it to Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nikko is great and all, but Okunikko, the mountain region of this town is what captured...
View ArticleStaying overnight? Here are the best Canmore hotels
I've spent the past decade splitting my time between Calgary and Canmore. There's so many new hotels that have cropped up in Canmore, it can be hard to keep track. Here's a look at the best amenities...
View ArticleHow to be more thankful and grateful at this time of year
It seems too early to be thinking about Christmas, doesn't it? But if I don't start on holiday prep by mid-November, I'm grouchy and stressed all of December. If I want to be more present, more...
View ArticleThe best nature hashtags for all of your photos
I often feel hopeless on social media. There's a fine line between knowing what and when to post, let alone how to get it seen by your tribe. Lately, I've fallen off the wagon on Instagram, but I'm...
View ArticleHow to have the best ever Christmas in Banff + giveaway
We all know how hectic the holiday season can become. That's why last weekend I stole away to Banff with my daughter. We met Santa, sipped mulled wine (me not her:), leisurely shopped for Christmas...
View ArticleEverything you Need to Know about Prenatal Yoga in Calgary
Exactly 15-years ago I was happily pregnant and the best part of my week was Thursday night. That's when I'd do my prenatal yoga class then rush home to watch Survivor and The Apprentice. My how times...
View ArticleUnique travel gifts giveaway
Figuring out what to buy everyone for Christmas is the bane of my existence right now. The only thing I know for sure is what to give frequent travellers. If you know someone travelling after the...
View ArticleWhere to get free Santa photos in Calgary + giveaway
I'm not one for waiting in lines, so I was stoked to find two places in Calgary that offer free Santa photos without a horrendous wait. I've also persuaded some generous Calgary retailers to offer up...
View ArticleWhat gifts can I take on a plane + giveaway
Travelling over the holidays is tough. If you're bringing gifts you're probably wondering: what can I take on a plane? Wrapped or unwrapped? I've got all the answers, plus some AMAZING products to...
View ArticleRandom holiday generator + other hacks to ensure you get a break this winter
If you're anything like me, you could really use a break this (and every) winter. I'm sharing my best tips on how to make that happen, including how using a random holiday generator can help you find...
View ArticleWhy you need to hit Barry’s Bootcamp in Calgary now
If you're like me, you're ready to make a fresh start on a new decade. Trying new things is something that often scares me, but I try to do it anyway. Most of the time I'm happy I took the risk, and so...
View ArticleGirls hockey in Calgary: What you need to know
Playing hockey is a rite of passage in Canada, and one that girls are finally joining in on. Maya Smith has been playing girls hockey in Calgary ever since she was a kid. In this post, Maya shares all...
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