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in Alberta. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please click on the Balloons to share your favorites with us!Can't think of anything to do with the kids?
Pick up a copy of this book to relieve the frustration of missing Out on another Great Adventure?
The Little Black Book for busy families...NOW AVAILABLE!!
Or Click here to purchase your copy at your local Chapters, Indigo or Coles book store.
Or, click here to find a AMA Centre near you to pick up your copy with your Special AMA Membership and Pricing.
Visit our Online Directory
The book is on many shelves, but you can access our FREE directory list of Family Friendly places on our website. ALL FREE!
Visit our website and join our Busy Parents Club and you can see all the great places and make your family's planning easy and fun. You may even loose your boring Mom Status by finding a cool new place to visit. Pick up your copy and start saving Time!
TRAVELING AROUND ALBERTA
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Events Happening Around Alberta
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BBQ at Willow Rock Campground, Bow Valley Provincial Park
Sunday, July 19, 2009
10:00am to 3:00pm
Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled day of displays, demonstrations and activities including:
* Birds of Prey
* Horse Specialist
* Helicopter Sling Rescue
* Wildfire Attack Crew
* Sled Dogs
* Archaeological Society
* Wildlife Radio Tracking
* WildSmart
* Classic Cars
* RCMP
* Fly Fishing, Fly Tying
* Wildlife Ambassadors
* Parks Conservation Officers
Enjoy a free BBQ lunch (until the last hot dog is gone!)
For more info call 403-673-3985
Kananaskis.Outreach@gov.ab.ca
www.Kananaskis-Country.ca
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Western Legends Dinner Show
(Hillspring, Alberta) Your night begins with our famous country dinner featuring – super tender Alberta Triple-A beef roasted to perfection, delicious baked beans, homemade buns and coleslaw, plus potatoes. The meal ends with our fine baked goods for dessert. This year we also feature roasted chicken.
After dinner, sit back and let the seven members of the Kunkel clan, ranging in age from nine to seventy-five, playing Instruments including the guitar, bass, fiddle, sax, mandolin, and piano, regale and amuse you with stories and music from some of the legends of country music!
For reservations:
P: 866.626.3407
barndance@gcbd.ca
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Saturday Muse
Saturdays, July 4, 11, 18, 25
August 1, 8, 15, 22
Drop in program 1 – 4 PM
Included with Museum admission / free for Museum members
For families with children ages 6 to 12. This activity-filled drop-in program combines art and local history. Each Saturday will feature a different theme with activities ranging from arts and crafts to I Spy history and artifact hunts!
111 Bear Street, Banff
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Alberta Open Sand Sculpture Championships
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Browse the sand sculptures along the beach while the kidlets win big in the watermelon-eating contest and treasure dig.
780.849.8004
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A Taste Of Edmonton 2009
Sir Winston Churchill Square
100 Street & 102 Avenue
Phone: 423-2822 Ext. 24
www.eventsedmonton.ca
There are up to 40 restaurants that offer one savory and one sweet dish from their menu. There is a large stage on the Square with over fifty acts and a smaller stage with music and food preparation demonstrations. A large licensed area is also available for the public to consume an alcoholic beverage with their food sample.
Thursday, July 16, 2009 -
Saturday, July 25, 2009
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Capital Ex Festival 2009
Northlands Park
73 St. & 116 Ave.
Phone: 780-471-7210
The biggest thing to hit town every summer. with a whole new attitude! New Live experiences and familiar favourites combine to bring you Big smiles, Big entertainment, Big culture, and Big value.
Thursday, July 16, 2009 - Saturday, July 25, 2009
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The Lion King Musical
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium; Call 780.451.8000 for tickets and for more information on show times and availability.
Thursday, July 2, 2009 -
Sunday, August 2, 2009
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Bragg Creek Days
Thursday, July 16, 2009 - Sunday, July 19, 2009
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Country Soul Stroll U-Drive Tour
Day-trip to the Edmonton Countryside to discover rural eats, treats, activities, and family fun. Come pick-your-own strawberries and dig your own baby spuds! Enjoy lunch and our award winning strawberry shortcake, while the kids play in the park and visit the baby goats. We are open 10-6 every day.
Sunday, July 12, 2009 -
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Prairie Gardens & Greenhouses
56311 Lily Lake Road
Bon Accord, AB T0A 0K0
Phone: 780-921-2272
Email: info@prairiegardens.org
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Family Fun Sundays at the Glenbow Museum
Every Sunday, 1 to 4pm
Drop in to explore, create and discover. Enjoy activities themed around Glenbow’s varied exhibits and events, as well as festivals around the city. Activities are suitable for ages 4 and up. Included with museum admission or Glenbow Membership. For more information visit glenbow.org.
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Ponoka Farmers' Market
Wednesdays, May through October
9 am - 1 pm
Come get your Copy
Enjoy a Free Pancake Breakfast
It's July, and it's my favourite month...
...where I try to squeeze everything in and see all my friends.
I have been celebrating (with my two dearest girlfriends) our July birthdays together now for more than half our lives. Next year we are planning a big getaway; this year it was nice to have dinner and catch up.
Tell me what you love about July or are trying to fit in and I will give away a copy of our book and a report that is so close to being done about 75.5 things to do with the kids. email me.
Come Tell Me in Person...
We are heading to Calgary to join in the fun at the Calgary Stampede. You will catch us on CTV - Calgary at NOON on Tuesday July 7th so tune in for some fun finding ideas.
FREE Pancake Breakfast at Southcentre Mall located at 100 Anderson Road SW on Wednesday morning from 9 - 11 AM. We will be handing out FREE copies of The 'Little Black Book' for busy families (TM) compliments of Southcentre Mall. I think we will be right by the pony rides, so stop by and say "hello"...I would love to meet you.
Global TV - Edmonton, Thursday, July 9th...live with Lorraine Mansbridge at Scholar's Choice. Watch for some First Aid must-haves as well as ideas on how to travel with kids on long road trips this summer.
Join our Team
Become a Fun Finding Expert
We are looking to expand and need your help! We are getting set to put our next edition of The 'Little Black Book' for busy families together for 2010 and we would love to hear your favorite place, how we can make the book better, and what you love about it now. We would also like to know how many times you have used the 'Little Black Book' for busy families, when is it most helpful, what did you find or see that you didn't know about... We love feedback and need your input. Quick, tell me NOW!
We are also looking for a bright, creative, outgoing, organized Sales Person who knows where all the family friendly business are in their area. This can be a great way to add some extra income and have fun meeting people. A sales background would be beneficial as this is a commission position with lots of flexibility to work from home. We have some great things in the works for the next edition and you can focus on your area or anywhere in the province. If your interested in joining our team please email Kimberly your resume or give me a call at 780.945.7400.
Fun Finding August 20th
Limited spots available
Friday August 20...Book this one today.
You must email me as they only have room for 6 children to join myself and my two kids.
We are going to the Lady Bug Organic Gardens near Lacombe, AB with the kids to pick berries, learn how to make jam, have some fun and you get a jar of jam to take
home.
Then it is off the the Ellis Bird Farm just down the road for a nature walk, some dipping into the pond to see who lives there and building and painting a bird house with the kids. Not to mention the amazing birds and tea house to see.
The day of fun is just $25.00 per child and if you would like to include lunch, $8.00
I am so excited, please join my kids and I on this fun day!
To reserve your spot email me today. It is first come, first spot filled.
Contest Winners
Winners of Whyte Museum Alberta History Contests - Tiffany Stevens - loves the stroll up the dry gulch in Canmore and the trails to Lake Minewanka; Wendy Milne loves the Cave and Basin Spa; Tracey Hall loves The Summit restaurant - great for kids - Pat Johannason loves the canoes on the Bow River with the family.
Thank you to everyone who entered to win a copy of our book and Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies ticket package.
Saves You Money?
Did you know we have ways to save you money? In the back of the book we have a number of coupons that you can use throughout the year...
* RedTail Landing Golf Club
* Please Mum
* Patricia Hort - Doctor of Chiropractic
* The 'Little Black Book' for busy families
* Kidz Make Cents
* Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets
* Once Upon a Child
* O'Canada Gear
* West Edmonton Mall
* Merle Norman - Southgate
See the Sea Life Up Close?
WEM Adventure Camp
Each day of West Edmonton Mall’s brand new summer camp features a unique mix of exciting activities!
* Runs from July 6 to August 28, 2009
* Register for a Full week(5 days)
* 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
* Children between the ages of 7 and 12
In the mornings, campers go behind the scenes of Marine Life and do things like assist animal care staff with live feeds and interact with animals in fun learning adventures.
In the afternoons, campers have a blast at our world-class Attractions.
Final itineraries will be provided one week prior to camp commencement. Registration includes a WEM Adventure Camp T-shirt, a personalized Sea Lion Photo, a picture keychain and a disc containing camp photos.
Early drop off and late pick up is available (arrangements must be made in advance and an additional fee applies)
Register today!
Visit westedmall.com for more details!
Kids Driving You Crazy Yet?
Have you "had it"?
Sibling battles, whiny kids, too much togetherness can be challenging. If you are facing the same daily battles, Parenting Power will help you. With their low-cost, monthly membership you get answers to your most frustrating parenting questions. You probably know of Gail and Julie – they field questions on TV and radio and work one on one with families keeping thousands of Alberta parents confident, capable and calm.
For more information, call Gail and Julie at 403.281.2524
How to Survive a Family Road Trip
1) Plan Ahead: Pack everything ahead of time, so you won’t be stressing out trying to find things just before leaving. Don’t forget to...Click Here to Read the Entire Article
BUGS - Give Them Their Own House
Get up close and personal with critters that hop, fly and crawl. The bright designs of these bug houses will delight any young explorer! You can find this unique learning 
toy at:
Cater Tot
#101R, 2002 Luxstone Boulevard, Airdrie
info@catertot.ca
P: 403.912.2700
Hope you're finding time to rest, read, enjoy the sunny moments, and spend some time with the kids.
Kimberly
Mom, Publisher and Fun Finding Expert
P.S.: A warm "Welcome" to all the new subscribers who have joined our Moms, Dads and Kids community! I'm thrilled that you are on board. You're going to love all of the great stories, cool tips and fun-finding ideas!
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