It’s hard being an introvert. For me, anyway. In my career, I play an extrovert, in my personal life? I’m terrified of being around new people in new environments.
Posts tagged family
Use This Orange Key Bonus For Up To $250 When You Open An Account At Tangerine
The Orange Key Bonus at Tangerine got me $250 when I opened bank accounts for my kids. Here’s how I did it and how you can get a bonus with this Orange Key.
How To Travel With An Infant To Europe!
Having a baby should not be a death sentence to your traveling aspirations. It should be the exact opposite, in fact. Never in your life as a parent will traveling be more affordable or easy as when…
6 Family Friendly Events You Need To See At Beakerhead 2015
Beakerhead is my favorite festival in Calgary. Once again there will be family friendly mind bending events at Beakerhead. Check them out here!
#CelebrateCanada By Recreating A Vintage Summer
I am LOVING going back to places I visited as a kid and sharing them with my kids, I’m calling it a vintage summer, check out the then and now photos:
Canada Day At The Millarville Races
The Millarville Races on Canada Day is one of the best summer family events in the city. Horses, betting, barbecue, kids’ races, mechanical bulls and more.
Win What Mom Wants For Mother’s Day
Here’s a chance to win what Mom wants for Mother’s Day! Showcase Canada has a great lift of gift ideas to easily buy online.
6 Things My 90 Year Old Grandfather Taught Me
My grandfather turned 90 this week. We’ve been pretty lucky to have spent my whole life, and half his life together. As I reflect, here are some things he taught me about my life, and things I have observed about how he lived his.
Where To Find U-Pick Orchards In The Okanagan
It’s easy to find U-Pick Orchards in the Okanagan. Peaches, pears, cherries, plums, apricots, nectarines, apples, are all on trees by the highway. Just keep your eyes out for a sign.
The Best Outdoor Pools In Calgary
There are 8 lakes and 2 rivers in Calgary. While you can paddle the rivers, all but 1 of the lakes are open to the public. The best beaches in Calgary are all behind fences….
The Most Important Thing To Know About Hiring A Wedding Photographer
The most important thing to know about hiring a wedding photographer is that you .. don’t need one. The charges for wedding photography are one of the biggest in your wedding budget. Seriously. Here’s how you can crowdsource your wedding photography and do it on your own.
Kids In Calgary: Aggie Days At The Calgary Stampede
The western culture and lifestyle is alive and well in Calgary thanks to the Calgary Stampede. Aggie Days is a wonderful family event in the spring to get you excited for the Greatest Show On Earth just 11 weeks away.
Canadian Diabetes Association Salutes 2013 Volunteers
The Canadian Diabetes Assocation saluted their 2013 Volunteers. While it was an honour to be named Outstanding Regional Partner for mywork with Team Diabetes, the best part of the day was posing for pictures with my award. Seriously, you have to look at these photos.
Lest We Forget We All Have A Connection To War
We all have a connection to war. Lest we forget it happened more than 70 years ago, go back on your tree and you’ll find family that didnt come back.
The Best City Park In The World, Stanley Park, Turns 125
8 million people a year visit Stanley Park. It’s a magical place for all who visit, but on the occasion of the park’s 125th birthday, I go through my family archives to trace my 30+ year love affair with this crown jewel of Vancouver.
I Am TERRIBLE At Game Shows
For the longest time the answer to “what do you want to be when you grow up?” was “a game show host.” I think it was Wink Martindale and Tic Tac Dough that was my…