Tag: Summer

  • Outdoor Eats: Tips for easy Camping + Cooking

    As these dog days of summer scorch on, I can’t stop planning daydreaming up more weekend camping trips. So far, my little fam has escaped to the bush for two mini-camping-esque trips: a woodsy sleepover just outside of Edmonton and a quick glamping stay at the CUTEST cabins in Drumheller.  Now it’s time to graduate to a two night camping adventure:…

  • 6 Strong Summer Drinks to Cool You Down this Hot Season

    New York hospitality magnate Danny Meyer once said: “A cocktail done right can really show your guests that you care.” The ladies below must really care about the patrons, friends and regulars they serve, because they’re all known for their superior beverages and service. Summer usually means experimenting with flavours, staying cool and relaxing somewhere…

  • Motivation Monday ~ Wait out the Storm

    We went to our first Instameet as a family this weekend. As we prepared to leave, the clouds gathered, the wind blew. The traffic snarl that is summer construction season was a gong show as we exited the city to drive east. Our route to the destination – Elk Island National Park – was straight…

  • Friday Anthology 19*June*2015

    Well that week flew by. I swear our little dude grew three inches, I unpacked about 750 more boxes. Or maybe it was just 17. This is officially week three of Anchors + Proteas and I must say hearing all the feedback from friends near and far plus new readers is such a motivator. Did…