Monthly Archives: November, 2010
Holiday Traditions
by Danielle When my husband and I first started sharing holidays together we had to find a compromise when it came to the traditions we enjoyed as children. We tried to do them all but for some issues we found ourselves clashing. The tree was number one. I liked colour coordinated, neat and tidy and …
A Fall Trip to the Zoo
by SamiJoe, Lions and tigers and bears, OH MY! Having fun around Cowtown would not be complete without a trip to the Calgary Zoo! (The All Year Pass is worth its weight in gold–roughly costing two trips to the zoo!) No matter which destination you choose (Africa, Australia, The Canadian Wild), the zoo has something for …
Weekend Baking: Maple Pecan Pumpkin Loaf
By Samantha One thing I love to do on the weekend with my daughter is bake. She gets up on her stool and stands right beside me, pouring ingredients into the bowl as I hand them to her. She even has her own special wooden spoon, just for baking days with Mommy. And of course, …
Free things to do with kids in Calgary over the winter.
by Sarah Around this time of year I begin thinking about ways to pass the time with my two young sons over the forthcoming winter months. Finding activities that are fun and inexpensive can be challenging, especially when all that comes to mind are indoor play centers, restaurants and museums. But there are plenty of …
Ho Ho Holiday Shopping Survival Tips
By Ellen Percival, Calgary’s Child Magazine Holiday shopping is hectic at the best of times, but add a couple of unenthusiastic kids to the mix and you’ve got the potential for one huge headache. But with a little patience, and planning ahead, shopping for holidays can be a little less frenzied. Make a shopping list …
Salt Dough Ornaments
by Sharon I recently received my December issue of Canadian Living in the mail, and I couldn’t wait to try out one of the craft ideas, Salt Dough Snowflakes. I used salt dough for school projects as a child, so I was excited to use it again after all these years. This project is great …
Glorious Holiday Cookies
by Jill Who doesn’t love putting out a plate of delicious assorted holiday cookies for company? There is something so comforting and nostalgic about holiday cookies, not to mention, your guests look at you in amazement… “Where do you find the TIME to bake all these wonderful treats?” And that’s when your little secret comes out …
Sandra Boynton Books
This guest post is from our friends at the Ottawa based blog Kids in the Capital. by Vicky If your bedtime routine is anything like ours, it includes book after book after book. That’s why I love Sandra Boynton books, they’re short and sweet, so I don’t mind picking up another when Joel asks ‘just …
Holiday Birthday Party
by Danielle My daughter has her birthday close to Christmas. We still want to be able to celebrate it without it getting mixed up in the Christmas events. But if you have a child with a birthday in the winter months you know that finding an activity to do with them is challenging. As a …
Tips for Taking Great Christmas Photos
by Carol Carol is mom to 2 little boys and a professional photographer. She offers studio and location shoots.
