This message may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Hey there! I saw my first brown rabbit this morning, and the clocks roll forward this weekend - spring is on the way! I'm more than ready for warm weather outside, green grass underfoot, and kids burning off their energy somewhere other than my living room. Until then, I'm dreaming of mountain air, quiet campgrounds, and the small town vibes we hunt down every summer. In today's newsletter...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
This message may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Hey there! How are we already at the Family Day long weekend??? 2026 is flying by! There's a lot happening around the province to celebrate - I hope you manage to get out an enjoy some of the events, or at least spend some quality family time together this weekend. In today's newsletter you'll find: Summer camp & garden planning Play with the kids Free Family Day things to do Family game time...
2 months ago • 2 min read
This message may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Hey there! Welcome February! The month that somehow brings sunshine, slush, and surprises all at once. While the weather has been beautifully warm, we've been missing out. My 9 year old broke his ankle last week, so we're leaning into the cozy trend. We've been enjoying our audiobooks, taking it easy, and getting a head start on February events - Valentine's Day, Family Day planning, and Random...
2 months ago • 2 min read
This message may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Hey Reader! Have you started thinking about the summer? I don't know if my brain is in that place yet, but since Parks Canada is opening campground reservations next week, I guess it's time! In today's newsletter you'll find: Tips on booking a campsite in Alberta Ways to entertain the kids while camping (or just getting them outside) Featured destination: Banff At home: Introduce a family...
3 months ago • 3 min read
This message may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Hey there! I'm enjoying the sudden feeling of "openness" in my living room with all the Christmas decorations put away. Add in the warm weather and the January blahs have so far been kept at bay. How are you doing? In today's newsletter you'll find: Alberta Mamas in the new year Ice Castle discount code Dogsledding! Free snow activities This weekend's events Sponsored ✨ What's Happening at...
3 months ago • 3 min read
This message may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Hey there! It's winter break and I'm having fun keeping the kids entertained - and off screens as much as possible! Our family are all local, so we don't travel for the holidays, but if you will be venturing away from home (or just driving the local roads) I want to wish you safe travels - and happy holidays to everyone! In today's newsletter you'll find: Lots of winter break activities (free...
4 months ago • 3 min read
This message may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Hey there! It's been a wild ride of a week at our house - I've spent the last week at the Stollery with our eldest. Keeping things positive - we're home, we've got a diagnosis after three years of mystery, and a path forward. (We also have hospital acquired Influenza A, so that's fun.) Both kids are on the road to being mostly functional humans. Now if I can just get either of them in the...
4 months ago • 3 min read
This message may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Hey there! As I'm writing this our elf has been in the house for 3 days - and he's been late to move all 3 times! If this is our last year of believers I won't be sad to put T.E.D. (The Elf be D-mned) on ice! (My youngest is 9, so we're getting close to letting Elsa visit.) How is your elf doing? ✨ What's Happening at Alberta Mamas Holiday magic is filling my social feeds, and I'm all for it (at...
4 months ago • 3 min read
This message may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Hey there! It's just about time for our Elf on the Shelf to show up and bring this year's advent calendars. Not gonna lie, I'm feeling very unprepared for this holiday season! It's been a crazy couple months here. To give you an idea, the "less complicated" child has had a tooth abscess, growth plate problems, and a sprained ligament. The family is averaging close to a medical appointment a day...
5 months ago • 3 min read