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Get Kids Dreaming of Adventure with Travel Books from Lonely Planet Kids-Giveaway

My family is a wee bit travel obsessed. In fact, on one occasion, we managed to fit eleven different trips into a single year! So, it goes without saying that we’re always daydreaming about our next vacation. That’s why I’m so excited about getting to review some of the new children’s book titles from Lonely […]

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A Weekend in Bucharest – The Most Magical Place I Never Knew I Wanted to Visit

Like most travellers, I have a pretty extensive list of dream destinations that I plan on visiting one day. I want to show my husband the wonders of South Africa, a place I visited in my early twenties. I dream of setting sail on a European cruise. I’m even making plans to take the entire

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The Star Trek Experience at Calgary’s TELUS Spark is Must-Visit Fun for Families and Series Fans

One of the best things about living in Canada is having so many amazing attractions and destinations that are just a short drive away. I’ve had the chance to explore quite a bit of Saskatchewan and its surrounding provinces in my lifetime, yet I’m always amazed to learn about new family-friendly spots just next door.

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Give Your Favourite Traveler the Gift of Safety with These 3 Master Lock Gift Ideas

Almost everyone has at least one die-hard traveler on their holiday shopping list and if you’re wondering what to get your favourite wanderer, Master Lock has some great choices for helping to keep travellers safe as they wander the world! Here are my top three choices for travel gifts this Christmas: 1) Master Lock 5900D

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Have Half a Day Free in Orlando? Try These 3 Fun and Affordable Family Activities

In my opinion, one of the best things about a family vacation is finding a fun activity that adults and kids alike can enjoy during that inevitable free half day or so. And in the Orlando area, there’s no shortage of activities to fill a family’s extra time! If you have a few extra hours

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Don’t Miss These 3 Must-Experience Family Tourist Attractions in Toronto, Ontario

Canada has many popular cities when it comes to family vacations, but Toronto is easily one of the top choices for travel…and with good reason! From museums and art galleries to theatres and shopping malls, the city has something to please everyone. But there are some Toronto experiences that absolutely cannot be missed, especially for

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Don’t Travel For Work Without These 3 Must-Have Master Lock Products #LSSS

One of the best things about starting a new job is discovering the different perks that might not be apparent when first being hired. From discounts on groceries when working at a supermarket to trips to fun locations for training courses, every new job has a few of those unexpected bonuses that help to make

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Make the Most of Your Family Vacation with a Room at the IHG Holiday Inn-Giveaway

Disclaimer: The hotel stay and meals on this trip were provided by IHG. Opinions expressed belong to Mommy Kat and Kids and are not influenced in any way. View full Terms and Policies for further information. It’s hard to believe, but summer is already half over! Since we were packing and moving last month, we

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Keep in Touch When You Travel with Que Smartphones and Travel Plans from Roam Mobility-Giveaway

Staying connected when I travel is something that’s important to me not just because of my business, but because it lets me share special moments with loved ones at home and also communicate easily with the other people I’m with. When I took my boys to Mexico recently, I shared my experience using Roam Mobility

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Discover Your Culinary Travel Personality and You Could Win a Dream Vacation from Travelocity.ca

When I was eight years old, my mom took me on my first major travel experience: a month-long trip to Finland to meet my Finnish relatives followed by a few weeks on the Greek half of Cyprus visiting with my aunt and uncle. It was a trip I still remember vividly to this day and

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Learn, Grow and Achieve – Three Important Investments For Your Child’s Future That Are Worth Making

We are lucky to live in a country that’s full of opportunities, and as a parent, I’ve seen firsthand how many different options I have when it comes to helping my children grow and develop. But all that choice can be overwhelming too as I struggle to decide what opportunities are worth the investment of

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Ready to Indulge in a Now Resorts & Spas Escape at the Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun

This post brought to you by Now Resorts & Spas. All opinions are 100% mine. Near the end of January, I shared information about the four amazing Now Resorts & Spas properties in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. I needed advice about which resort to visit and all of my amazing readers were happy to oblige.

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Stay Connected During March Break with Ten Tips from TELUS for Travelling with your Smartphone-Giveaway

March break is here and for many families, that means a trip across the border for a quick vacation or journey to visit family. In fact, one in four Canadians plan to escape winter by taking a trip down south. I love popping down to the United States for a few days of shopping, entertainment

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Choose Your Escape with an Unlimited-Luxury Vacation at Now Resorts & Spas

This post brought to you by Now Resorts & Spas. All opinions are 100% mine. When it comes to a vacation that the whole family can enjoy, there’s just no better and simpler option than an all-inclusive resort. With activities for children and adults alike in gorgeous tropical locations, who wouldn’t love indulging in some

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You’ll Love Heading Out with Your Baby with the babymoov Free Hand Nappy Bag from Cariboo Distribution-Giveaway

If there’s one thing that can make life easier for a new mom, it’s a really good diaper bag. I remember when I gave birth my oldest son, the only diaper bag I had was a large denim sack with a change mat built into the cover flap. It had a one-size-only crossbody strap, one

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It’s Easy to Travel with Baby with the Evenflo JourneyLite Select Travel System-Giveaway

Earlier this year I had to check out the fabulous JourneyLite Select travel system from Evenflo. This travel system has so many great features for parents and their infants and the top one for me was its lightweight design. I still remember how unpleasant it was to tote around the heavy infant car seat that

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Take Entertainment on the Road with the New Shaw Go YTV and Shaw Go Treehouse Apps

With my boys officially off school today, I know that I need to have plenty of entertainment lined up for them. At home they have toys, games and crafts to keep them occupied. But when we’re out and about visiting and running errands, the travel can start to take its toll. That’s why I was

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Travellers Stay Safe with Clothing Arts P^Cubed Pick-Pocket Proof Pants

If you’re shopping for someone that loves to travel this Christmas, Clothing Arts has a great original gift idea that’s sure to be loved for years to come. The company’s innovative P^Cubed Pick-Pocket-Proof Pants are designed to be the absolute perfect pants for travelling, not just because of their style and comfort but also because

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Attractions, Entertainment and Retail Therapy Await at the West Edmonton Mall

Edmonton is a vibrant city with a rich history and plenty of amazing attractions, but one of the largest and best known has to be the famed West Edmonton Mall. So much more than a place to shop, the mall features a variety of family-friendly attractions that make it a top destination spot for tourists

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Outdoor Adventures Fishing with Ford at Eagle Nest Lodge in Manitoba-Giveaway

Living in Western Canada, I was raised to understand the importance of big trucks and big fish. A big truck was how farmers got around the fields, how homeowners hauled building supplies for inevitable renovations and repairs and how almost everybody dealt with the wear and tear of cruising on gravel roads. In fact, one

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Share Your Dream Destination and Enter to Win the Sobeys Tastes of the World Pin-a-thon

I’ve done a lot of travelling in my life so far and I hope to do a lot more in the future. Visiting another country is more than just a chance to get away from everyday routines; it’s a chance to immerse yourself in the ways of a culture that’s completely different from your own.

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Discover the World and Keep Your Kids Content with Emirates Airline

Our family is staying pretty close to home this summer but for those that are flying off on a once-in-a-lifetime travelling adventure (or just planning one for the future), Emirates, the world’s fastest growing airline, is ready to make the flight experience as much fun for your little ones as the vacation itself will be!

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Individually, my boys are really good on car rides, but together…well, let’s just say there’s a reason their booster seats are as far away from one another as possible. Today we had errands to run in Regina and as we sat in the car at our first stop, they started. Zackary mentioned something he saw

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