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Explore British Columbia: Anniversary Trip to Kelowna & Vernon, B.C. (Things to Do)
In October, for our third wedding anniversary, Mike and I took a trip to Kelowna and Vernon, British Columbia! This was our very first visit to the Okanagan – which is shocking because it’s so close to Edmonton – but I think it will be the first of many! British C...
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In October, for our third wedding anniversary, Mike and I took a trip to Kelowna and Vernon, British Columbia! This was our very first visit to the Okanagan – which is shocking because it’s so close to Edmonton – but I think it will be the first of many! British C...
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Explore Edmonton: There’s a Dog Restaurant in Edmonton, Canada and it’s Paw-some!
For the last three years, we’ve been celebrating Olive’s dog birthday at the Doggy Style Deli – a restaurant for dogs located on Stony Plain Road right here in Edmonton! I’ve blogged about the experience before, and have shared lots of photos on social media, but ever...
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For the last three years, we’ve been celebrating Olive’s dog birthday at the Doggy Style Deli – a restaurant for dogs located on Stony Plain Road right here in Edmonton! I’ve blogged about the experience before, and have shared lots of photos on social media, but ever...
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Christmas in November Guide: Make the Most of Your Weekend!
Have you heard of Christmas in November? Have you been? Christmas in November at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is a getaway like no other! It’s 4 days of Christmas – in November. Ha! Part holiday party, food conference, food festival and national park getaway ...
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Have you heard of Christmas in November? Have you been? Christmas in November at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is a getaway like no other! It’s 4 days of Christmas – in November. Ha! Part holiday party, food conference, food festival and national park getaway ...
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Review + Giveaway: Canova Pasticceria Italian Bakery
I love finding hidden food gems in Edmonton. Hole-in-the-wall, off the beaten track or perhaps in some unsuspecting neighbourhood, not the newest and hippest places in town but ones that have a solid, loyal following because their product is delicious. That’s why I was delighted to...
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I love finding hidden food gems in Edmonton. Hole-in-the-wall, off the beaten track or perhaps in some unsuspecting neighbourhood, not the newest and hippest places in town but ones that have a solid, loyal following because their product is delicious. That’s why I was delighted to...
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DIY Social Media: Snapchat Filter Halloween Costume (with Photoshop File!)
A couple of years ago I went as an Instagram frame for Halloween! It was a big success (it even got on Hootsuite’s list of clever social media costumes) and I think part of the success was because it suited my social media-lovin’ personality so well. For 2016, I decide...
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A couple of years ago I went as an Instagram frame for Halloween! It was a big success (it even got on Hootsuite’s list of clever social media costumes) and I think part of the success was because it suited my social media-lovin’ personality so well. For 2016, I decide...
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Social Media Spotlight: Top Edmonton Instagram Users to Follow (version 5)
Twice a year, I put out a local Edmonton Instagram users to follow list. There is no shortage of great accounts to recommend and what you’ve landed on here is my fifth IG list! The first one was published August 2014 and two years later I still get so excited to share some of my favour...
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Twice a year, I put out a local Edmonton Instagram users to follow list. There is no shortage of great accounts to recommend and what you’ve landed on here is my fifth IG list! The first one was published August 2014 and two years later I still get so excited to share some of my favour...
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Purina Pet People: 20 years of Petfinder & the importance of adopting
As most readers know, we have a house full of pets – two cats (Thor and Loki) and two dogs (Olive and Artie). Thor was a farm cat we rescued out by Mike’s parents place in the country. Loki we found off Kijiji, but the circumstances were that if we didn’t take hi...
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As most readers know, we have a house full of pets – two cats (Thor and Loki) and two dogs (Olive and Artie). Thor was a farm cat we rescued out by Mike’s parents place in the country. Loki we found off Kijiji, but the circumstances were that if we didn’t take hi...
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Giveaway: Arrive in the Black – $100 Prestige Black Car Gift Card Giveaway
Over the weekend I got a chance to partner with Prestige Transportation Edmonton for a one-day Black Car adventure helping celebrate the company’s new, more affordable rates! Until recently, the City of Edmonton required a minimum $75 charge for all Prestige black car rides (no matter how l...
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Over the weekend I got a chance to partner with Prestige Transportation Edmonton for a one-day Black Car adventure helping celebrate the company’s new, more affordable rates! Until recently, the City of Edmonton required a minimum $75 charge for all Prestige black car rides (no matter how l...
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Explore Edmonton: Halloween Events in Edmonton (and area) 2016
2016 Halloween Events List last updated: October 1 2016 On my mission to #ExploreEdmonton, and as I do with New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s, I’ve put together an event listing for things to do for Halloween in and around the Edmonton area this year! This list will be updated as I...
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2016 Halloween Events List last updated: October 1 2016 On my mission to #ExploreEdmonton, and as I do with New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s, I’ve put together an event listing for things to do for Halloween in and around the Edmonton area this year! This list will be updated as I...
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Cook Book Giveaway: Edmonton Cooks – Signature Dishes from the City’s Best Chefs
I have a friend who loves trying to recreate dishes she’s had at Edmonton restaurants. I’m always impressed because she tries to replicate these dishes with no recipes to reference – and her success rate is pretty high! I don’t cook at home a lot, though I always want to d...
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I have a friend who loves trying to recreate dishes she’s had at Edmonton restaurants. I’m always impressed because she tries to replicate these dishes with no recipes to reference – and her success rate is pretty high! I don’t cook at home a lot, though I always want to d...
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Recap: The Book of Mormon (Broadway Across Canada)
When I first saw The Book of Mormon in 2015, I had no idea what to expect! My Mormon knowledge was basically 0, and as I watched this hilarious and most times inappropriate broadway show, I kept thinking to myself, wait – is this true? Is this actually how this religion started? Do Mormon p...
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When I first saw The Book of Mormon in 2015, I had no idea what to expect! My Mormon knowledge was basically 0, and as I watched this hilarious and most times inappropriate broadway show, I kept thinking to myself, wait – is this true? Is this actually how this religion started? Do Mormon p...
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Purina Pet People: Embracing Your Cats’ Natural Behaviours (+ Cat Chows Natural Giveaway!)
Thor and Loki have such unique, quirky personalities. I know that’s true of all cats! Every day they do things that are just so very, naturally “them” and it always makes me smile. Let’s embrace + celebrate the natural behaviours of our cats! Below are a few thin...
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Thor and Loki have such unique, quirky personalities. I know that’s true of all cats! Every day they do things that are just so very, naturally “them” and it always makes me smile. Let’s embrace + celebrate the natural behaviours of our cats! Below are a few thin...
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Preview/Giveaway: Food Tickets to Lexus South Pointe Fall Food Festival (2016)
I think most would agree that the best events are ones with great food. If you make that food local, have proceeds go to charity, and host the party in a cool venue then you’ve really got yourself a great event! That’s what we can expect on Sept. 22 at Lexus South Pointe‘s Fall ...
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I think most would agree that the best events are ones with great food. If you make that food local, have proceeds go to charity, and host the party in a cool venue then you’ve really got yourself a great event! That’s what we can expect on Sept. 22 at Lexus South Pointe‘s Fall ...
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Review: Unrooming Hotel Blackfoot with Hotels.com (#UnroomingCA)
You’ve probably heard of the concept of “unboxing” right? Unboxing videos are all over YouTube – it’s where people film themselves opening up the boxes of their purchases for the first time and doing first impression reviews of the products inside. I’ve viewed ...
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You’ve probably heard of the concept of “unboxing” right? Unboxing videos are all over YouTube – it’s where people film themselves opening up the boxes of their purchases for the first time and doing first impression reviews of the products inside. I’ve viewed ...
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Explore Edmonton: Visiting the Edmonton Corn Maze (Enter to win free passes!)
While summer may mainly be over now, there are still so many events and activities to do in Edmonton! Something we had been meaning to do all summer but kept missing, was visiting the Edmonton Corn Maze. We finally went over the long weekend! The Edmonton Corn Maze is located just ...
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While summer may mainly be over now, there are still so many events and activities to do in Edmonton! Something we had been meaning to do all summer but kept missing, was visiting the Edmonton Corn Maze. We finally went over the long weekend! The Edmonton Corn Maze is located just ...
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