Lederhosen and Schnitzel from Steam Whistle and Wurst!
It’s October! Calgary has a definite chill in the air and while I am not quite ready to give up on some sunny days,…
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Win Tickets to an Exclusive Advance Screening of Dr. Cabbie
There are few things I enjoy like a good romantic comedy or a Bollywood film. After watching the trailer for Dr. Cabbie, a new…
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Currie Barracks and #MaxAndMom Celebrate Summer
This coming Saturday, #MaxAndMom, are going to be competing in some old-fashioned games against two prominent, and very comedic, social media personalities. Max is…
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New Craft Coalition – Spring Sale 2014
If you immediately think of a tacky flea market when you hear the phrase “craft sale”, you are going to be challenged to change…
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Prescription For Irritability
The outside world is shut out of my mind tonight. Max is watching The Magic School Bus and I am enjoying the calm before…
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Calgary Home + Design Show Information and Giveaway
The Calgary Home + Design Show is coming up soon! This is a trade show that I always look forward to every year and…
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Summer Nights, Friends and Tequila
This summer has been a bit gloomy in Calgary. A bit gloomy in my life too if I’m honest. I mean, no cake for…
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6 Tips For Enjoying The Calgary Stampede With Kids
Reposted from the archives of www.mistyhamel.com July 9, 2012. Sunday was Family Day at the Calgary Stampede and they offered free admission to anyone…
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Make Your Own Fascinator
Fold 1 meter of black tulle into 4 stair-stepped layers. Jane Sali (baby), Phyllis Schneider, me, Lesley Schneider, Lindsay Sali The Royal Baby Tea…
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How To Get Rid Of The Monday Blues
My dear fellow Calgarians, I know that this Spring hasn’t brought as much nice weather as we had hoped it would. This can bring…
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Sometimes Having The Blues Is A Good Thing
To kick off the 2013 Calgary Auto Show this week, Ford Canada threw a party–A Blue Party. The invite said to wear your best…
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Life Where We Are At Winefest
Pictured above, from left to right, Misty, Merry and Elizabeth. [View the story “Life Where We Are At Winefest ” on Storify] Life Where…
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Home & Garden Show Ticket Giveaway
Our family spent Family Day 2013 at the Calgary Zoo this year. We enjoyed the animals, as always, but it was a bitter cold…
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Win Tickets to Winefest Calgary!
Winefest is back in Calgary celebrating its 21st year this weekend! It’s not often that we have the opportunity to sample hundreds of local…
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The Penguin Walk
It’s a gorgeous sunny day in Calgary today and the forecast for tomorrow is grim. Seriously, check out this forecast! See those clouds and…
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We Day Calgary 2012 – Inspiring, Motivating and Humbling
We Day came across my radar last year and I remember thinking that if it ever came to Calgary I would try my best…
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