Travel

I Wish To Be Here

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With temps this last week in the -40°C range {yes!}, my mind can’t help but to wander to thoughts of warm sun-filled vacations to escape this bitter nasty Canadian Winter. Usually Facebook and Twitter are my biggest distractions, yet these days – I’m all over travel sites. All over? Let me rephrase .. rolling around [...]

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Tips for Holiday Travel with Kids

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For many, the holiday season means packing up the kids and traveling a distance, to gather with friends and family. We have done this with our 3 kids, and I even took on this task solo when my daughters and I had our Fisher-Price Photo Shoot in Toronto {yep, me and 3 kids flew across country!}. It takes organizing [...]

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Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets ~ Banff, Alberta

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One of the advantages of living in Central Alberta is that the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains are just a short drive away. Because of this fact and because it’s just one amazing place to visit, I have gone to Banff {Alberta} many times in my life. A couple weeks ago we ventured there for a [...]

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Releasing Baby Turtles into the Ocean

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One of the greatest heart-swelling moments of my life, and one of my favorite experiences during my stay at the Barceló Los Cabos Palace was witnessing the release of baby sea turtles into the ocean. Over 200 baby turtles are released periodically from August until October, all together in a row, taking hours to make [...]

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Canadian Rocky Mountains {Wordless Wednesday with Linky}

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This past weekend, we took a mini family holiday to Banff, Alberta {in Banff National Park}. I say ‘mini’ because the area is close enough to be termed our backyard. This photo is Lake Minnewonka, a short drive from the town of Banff. Beautiful, isn’t it? Stay tuned for more more posts on our stay in [...]

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Britax Winter Travel Promotion {Free Travel Cart}

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The Britax Winter Travel Promotion ~ From now until Nov 15th, 2011 {as supplies last}, BRITAX is offering a free travel cart with the purchase of a BOULEVARD® 70 car seat. At a $79.99 value, the travel cart is a convenient alternative for families on the go to transport car seats during the busy holiday [...]

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