Category: #YEG local

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

Buying sustainable free range & grass fed meat can be tough to do on a budget – but it’s something I refuse to compromise on because of how much I value my family’s health. I started looking into getting bulk meat to try to save money, and posted an “In Search Of” on my local swap page – I got...

Earth Hour City: follow my hometown’s lead!

Earth Hour is taking place Saturday March 29, 2014 from 8:30-9:30pm, an initiative started by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).  Will you be turning off your lights and electronic devices for 1 hour to signify your commitment to combat climate change? I was so excited to hear that my hometown – the City of Edmonton – was crowned the National...

Southgate Centre: green shopping mall in Edmonton

Southgate Centre has been a familiar and frequented mall for me since I was young. I remember hanging out as a highschooler in 2 iterations of the food court prior to its current state. Since becoming a mother, I’ve noticed and been impressed with a lot of the changes the new renovations have brought, like a mother’s room in the...

My Journey with The Organic Box in Edmonton

By now, many Edmontonians have heard of The Organic Box. Essentially it started out as a produce delivery company that would deliver fresh organic produce to your home every week. Now it has grown to allow for lots of room to customize the box you receive, you can choose the size of your box and the frequency of delivery, and...