A Picture of Our Family
I take a lot of pictures. Mostly of my kid, and the food that I eat, once in a blue moon I attempt a…
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What Direction Are Your Feet Pointing?
Goal setting is, and always has been, a daunting challenge for me. Some of my friends thrive on to-do lists, five-year and ten-year life…
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Bricks Wine Company
Bricks Wine Company has quickly become one of my favourite wine stores in Calgary. A cursory glance around the shop may lead you to…
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Every Last Drop Of Summer with Coconut Rum
There is just one month of summer left but we can already feel the fall approaching here in Calgary. Everyone is getting ready for back-to-school…
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Circle The Wagons 2016 – Family Friendly Fun
I love a well-organized, family-friendly event where I know I am guaranteed to get good food and drink and that both Max and I…
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Trail’s End Beef – Grassfed Done Well
Tucked away right outside of Nanton, Alberta, lies a fifth-generation family ranch. One of the most idyllic settings I have ever encountered, Trail’s End…
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Supporting The Olympics with Sport Chek and Adidas
My eyes can’t help themselves, when the Olympics are on a screen nearby I have to stop and watch. The dedication and resulting feats…
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If You Don’t Like The Way I Sing, Don’t Listen
This morning I read an article about the firefighters who have come to Alberta from South Africa and wow, did it ever make me want…
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Ten Foot Henry – Fresh Atmosphere and Food
Ten Foot Henry is a bright new space in Calgary, located around the corner from Hotel Arts on 1st Street SW. The menu lists…
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Letter To My Ex
We parted ways again today and I braced myself for our son’s sadness as I drove away from the airport. He seemed to take the…
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What to Wear to Motionball’s 2016 Ignite Gala
What to wear, the never ending question we ask ourselves, has been looming over me this gala season. Shall I recycle a dress from…
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3 Easy Tips To Host a Dinner Party Like A Pro
Tomato Bombs, Charred Lemons and Undressed Greens are the three easy tips that I took away from my afternoon with Chef Roger Mooking. Mooking was in Calgary…
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Interac – It’s How I Roll
Using Interac as a means of payment is almost as Canadian as Double-Double’s at Tim Hortons. As a matter of fact, I wouldn’t be…
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When A Truck Calls Your Name
Ford trucks turn my head quicker than a handsome man these days. I’ve joked with my friends about making a list of must-have qualities…
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Makeup Bag Overhaul with Nordstrom’s Beauty Stylist
I’m not a makeup fanatic but I have become a fan of having my makeup done by someone who is one. The Nordstrom beauty…
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Eyelash Extensions – Effortless Elegance
Low-maintenance has always been how I’ve defined my style when it comes to fashion, hair and beauty routines. Some might call it lazy, or unaware…
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Top 5 Romantic Restaurants in Calgary – 2016
1. Pigeonhole – One of Calgary’s most beloved chefs, Justin Leboe, opened this wine bar next to his Model Milk restaurant and it is such…
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Top 5 Places To Go in Calgary When You Are Single on Valentine’s Day
1. Native Tongues – Lively but cozy vibe with incredible food and drinks. Native Tongues opened last year and has become a favourite spot…
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Making Room for Moments
Minutes fly by like seconds, unobserved for the most part. Every now and then life stops us in our tracks and forces us to hold…
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Music for a Winter Evening – Ticket Giveaway
Let’s talk about your plans for Monday evening…got any? How about joining me for a night of culture, music and charity? This Monday, December…
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