Category: #YEG local

Help Create a Healthy YEG #BlueDot

I was so proud when Edmonton was named the National Earth Hour Capital in 2014. We have some pretty amazing initiatives in our city in waste management and environmental stewardship. Healthy YEG is something very close to my heart, as I would love to see my hometown keep raising the bar for the environment! Healthy YEG is a collaboration between...

DECIEM Skincare at Body Tech Therapeutic Massage #YEG

I’ve been a huge believer in the power of massage therapy for about a decade now, and I’m still going to Body Tech Therapeutic Massage in Edmonton – where I started. A huge part of that are the amazing skills of owner Janna Purdy. I also love that she is a kindred spirit who is passionate about products that nourish health and...

5 Resources for Fun Activities in Edmonton #FiveonFriday #YEG

It’s getting very close to being officially summer, which means there are lots of fun things happening! Christine at Just Another Edmonton Mommy is a great mommy blogger friend of mine, and she is in the know about what goes on in Edmonton. So courtesy of her blog, we have 5 resources for fun activities in Edmonton. Hopefully, those resources...

5 Easy to Grow Perennials for Edmonton

Now that things in my garden are getting established, I thought it would be nice to share some of the perennials that are doing really well in our Edmonton climate (Zone 3a). I’m beginning to really love perennials because they come back every year and announce it’s time for spring! We did landscaping from scratch about 9 years ago, not...

5 Reasons to Check Out the Edmonton Resilience Festival This Weekend! #FiveonFriday

The Edmonton Resilience Festival is happening this weekend (April 29 – May 1, 2016), and if you’re local, you should check it out! There are a ton of free and paid skill-sharing workshops, free conversation cafes, and free film screenings. Here are 5 reasons to check it out! 1 – Free Workshops! The Resilience Festival is a lot about sharing...

Edmonton Woman’s Show Free Tickets Giveaway!

The Edmonton Woman’s Show is coming up on April 16-17, 2016 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, and I have a pair of tickets to give away! The Edmonton Woman’s Show is a celebration of every aspect of being a woman. They have guest speakers, presentations, workshops, and vendors of all kinds. Fellow Edmonton blogger The DIY Mommy will be there...

Where to Join a CSA in Edmonton #YEG

What is a CSA? It stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It’s a growing movement where consumers can purchase a share in a farm in order to get their food direct from the farmer over the growing season. It’s an awesome way to ensure that you are supporting your local economy, and cut out the middle man to ensure your money...

5 Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Edmonton #FiveonFriday

The Lunar New Year begins on February 8, 2016, and being Asian, it’s kind of a big deal to celebrate in my family. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to celebrate Chinese New Year in Edmonton, so you can pick and choose what you like! 1 – January 30-31, 2016: Lunar New Year Extravaganza at West Edmonton Mall I’ve taken...

Nest in the City Festival: Edmonton

I am really excited to be doing a session at the upcoming Nest in the City Festival in Edmonton! This Festival is for “life, nest, and all the in between” featuring local business exhibitors, a “Make Shop” where you can do some fun make & take projects, and a variety of workshops with topics including home decor, home finances, and...

Where to Buy Free Range & Grass Fed Meat in Edmonton

Whether it’s a rump steak, a pack of teriyaki turkey jerky, a BBQ, or a lamb slow roast, my family loves every type of meat. We think it’s important to eat meat because it provides lots of protein and nutrients to keep our bodies strong and healthy. We also think it’s vital that we source our meat from trustworthy sources....