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Big Ideas: Side Quests

2 minute read The theme of this one is: “it’s important to try lots of different things!” Way back in the spring of 2024, I got it in my head to host a walking tour of all the murals in my neighbourhood. I could count 10+ just in my head, so I figured it wouldContinueContinue reading “Big Ideas: Side Quests”

Not Ladylike Hikes: 2024 Recap

5 minute read This one is a bit bittersweet to write. Not only is it a recap of the year, but it serves as a final “goodbye” to one of Not Ladylike Community’s flagship programs. I count the first hike as one I went on with my pal Robin in 2020. We went out toContinueContinue reading “Not Ladylike Hikes: 2024 Recap”

Winter City Traditions

Activities in a (Climate Changed) Winter City I spend a lot of time talking about summer activities in Edmonton on this blog. I am a heliophile, so I come ALIVE in the summer. But I am also a weather optimist, so I love and appreciate every season of the year. In Edmonton, where I’ve livedContinueContinue reading “Winter City Traditions”

10 Low Waste Ways to Celebrate Yule

5 minute read Bah humbug, I hate Christmas. Okay wow, chill opener there Lisa. That will get those folks sticking around to read the whole post. (rolls eyes) Our speed toward decline via self-soothing by consumerism, has kind of ruined Christmas. When I was young, this time of year was filled with gatherings, kindness, goodContinueContinue reading “10 Low Waste Ways to Celebrate Yule”

Mural Adventures

Mural Adventures I do a lot of adventuring based around murals. A. Lot. It’s easy, fun, and there is usually something good to eat/do close by. Ritchie, Edmonton Westmount, Edmonton Medicine Hat, AB TIPS FOR MURAL ADVENTURES Do I have tips for this? Do I? Sort of! Depending on the city you live in orContinueContinue reading “Mural Adventures”

Edmonton Content Creator? Who me?

Last month (or last week – I don’t remember because time means nothing) I received a message on Instagram as follows: Hey I was scrolling through some Alberta related tags when I came across your page. I am looking for some new things to do in Edmonton this summer. What are some of your favouriteContinueContinue reading “Edmonton Content Creator? Who me?”

Top Fun Things to do With Your Teenage Son on a Weekend in Calgary

Calgary sits in Treaty 7 territory. These are the traditional and contemporary homelands of the Blackfoot confederacy which includes the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani, as well as the Tsuut’ina, and Îyâxe Nakoda which include the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney First Nations. This territory is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 withinContinueContinue reading “Top Fun Things to do With Your Teenage Son on a Weekend in Calgary”