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Mommy Blog

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Our rants, raves and occasionally coherent musings.

This site was created by two mommies, with 4 kids between us. We know what it is like to try to find something fun to do with them.

Through this blog, we will share our experiences, so that places you've never been might be more real. And you’ll notice that while sometimes we will write about activities and events we have been to, often we will just share a bit of our lives and how we cope with the inanities of raising children with you.

So as you read, you will get to know Melissa, mommy to Evan and Anya, and Voula, mommy to Helen and Billy. We hope you enjoy!



Aug 30, 2010, Cirque du Soleil- Kooza

Win Free Tickets to Cirque du Soleil - Kooza!

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Aug 28, 2010, Shinefest 2010

Shinefest 2010

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Aug 28, 2010, Expo Latino 2010

Expo Latino 2010

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Aug 23, 2010, Contests and Giveaways

Family Fun Calgary contests and giveaways

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Aug 16, 2010, River of Light

River of Light on the Bow River

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Aug 15, 2010, A Cakewalk

A Cakewalk

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Jun 23, 2010, Toy A Day

Toy A Day website saves the day

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Jun 14, 2010, Calgary Herald Article

Family Fun Calgary had a great mention in the Money section of the Calgary Herald on Sunday. Sarah Deveau, author of Money Smart Mom, a book about financially fit parenting, wrote an article about financially friendly family fun in Calgary. Of course if you are looking for budget ideas for family fun what better place to look than our website? If you missed the article in the paper yesterday, here is a link to take a look!
Calgary Herald "Financially Friendly Family Fun", June 2010


May 28, 2010, Potty Training Sucks

Why Potty Training Children is More Painful than Childbirth....

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Mar 25, 2010, Safety Recalls - Infantino Baby Sling

safety recalls

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Feb 25, 2010, Crafty Crafty

Making crafts with kids

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Jan 23, 2010, A Retail Castle fit for a Princess

A Retail Castle fit for a Princess

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Jan 3, 2010, Random Thoughts by a Sleepless Mom...

Random Thoughts by a Sleepless Mom...

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Jan 3, 2010, Let's Play! Or mommy’s relief on a cold day!

Climbing towers, balls, slides and games. What more do they need?

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Jan 3, 2010, Tusk

Tusk - A unique children's gift!

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Nov 16, 2009, Toddler Mom

I enjoy playing at Kids at Play at Market Mall with my toddler. He is under two, and is still a little wobbly on his feet. Needless to say, I am

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Nov 1, 2009, Why I hate the Daylight Savings Time changeover

Most people look forward to "falling back" on the first Sunday in November.

Most people like the idea of an extra hour of sleep.

Most moms know the truth.

It means an extra hour awake with your children in the morning.

It means the childrens' sleep schedule is messed up for a few days.

It means you are more tired!

So bah humbug to daylight savings time! The only good thing about the end of daylight savings time is that it is moderately easier to handle than the beginning of daylight savings time!


Oct 3, 2009, Those Crazy falling in love feelings!

Those Crazy falling in love feelings!

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Jul 2, 2009, The Little Gym of Airdre

A fun new gym for the little ones

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Jun 26, 2009, Head Snuggler - A Family Fun Calgary Test Drive

One way to avoid the neck roll on long car trips.

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May 20, 2009, Family Fun Calgary is giving away admission tickets to Calaway Park!

Enter to win admission tickets to Calaway Park

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May 19, 2009, Mountainview Bowling

Bowling just like on the Wii!

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May 18, 2009, Disciplining Moms

Is it acceptable to discipline another mother who “disciplines” your child?

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May 13, 2009, Be Kind to Moms!

Be Kind to Moms!

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Apr 21, 2009, A Special Offer from Family Fun Calgary and the Harlem Globetrotters

Discounted tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters game!

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Apr 8, 2009, Josos Play and Learn Centre

A new indoor play centre has come to Calgary!

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Mar 24, 2009, Usborne Books

Engaging, educational, beautifully illustrated and now on sale..what's not to love?!

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Mar 24, 2009, Should I stay or should I go and feel guilty?

The oh so terrible dilemma of going on vacation without the children...

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Mar 24, 2009, My “Public Service” announcement

Sometimes the small things you do are great things for society

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Mar 13, 2009, My Dirty Little Secret

A shocking confession!

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Feb 21, 2009, Secondhand Safety

Community used toy and clothing sales are back in full swing. Here are some important safety tips to consider when shopping for second hand items.

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Jan 16, 2009, Storkcraft Cribs recalled!

Well, of course I have a recalled crib! And of course I worry that it may fail, because I have two monkeys that like to jump the heck out of it!

Please look at your crib and play pens and see if it is part of the recall! Here is a link to the government of Canada site that lists all the recalls. It’s not a bad idea to check it regularly – I discovered last year that my daughters potty had been recalled due to lead paint!

Click for more info


Jan 7, 2009, Sleepus Interruptus?

Good sleep is wasted on the young and childless!

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Dec 23, 2008, Christmas Makes Me Happy - No Sad! - No Happy!

We all have mixed feelings about christmas - here are mine!

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Dec 4, 2008, Is In the Night Garden like LSD, Crack or Valium for children

Is In the Night Garden like LSD, Crack or Valium for children

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Nov 26, 2008, Complain Bragging

Oh poor thing, we feel so bad for you (eye roll)

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Nov 19, 2008, You got the right stuff Baby!

When I was 15, it was a very good year...

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Nov 16, 2008, Sleeping Disasters

The adventures of getting children to sleep

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Nov 13, 2008, Bizarre Toilet Tricks

Bizarre Toilet Tricks

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Nov 7, 2008, Clarity at 2 am

More sleep deprived musings...

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Nov 6, 2008, Frugal Yummy Mummy

How to be a yummy mummy on a budget

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Nov 6, 2008, Is it Halloween or Christmas in October?

Tales of trick or treating

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Nov 6, 2008, To the pool, Guys!

Two kids, two parents, and a lot of water!

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Nov 6, 2008, Kids at Play

Market Mall, fun for moms and dads, fun for kids

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Nov 6, 2008, Butterfield Acres Pumpkin Hunt

Searching for pumpkins at Butterfield Acres

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Nov 6, 2008, Clarity at 3 am

The musings of a mom at 3:00 am

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Nov 6, 2008, Happy Thanksgiving

My Big Fat Greek Thanksgiving

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Nov 6, 2008, Travelling with Kids

A mom's tips for travelling with kids

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Nov 6, 2008, Fantastic Gymastics!

Toddler gymnastics...tumbles, forward rolls, jumping jacks,..

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