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Edmonton EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT May 16th-22nd, 2013 -by Shirley McQueen
The May long weekend marks the beginning of the summer holiday & travel season. Most Alberta campgrounds are now operational. Great recommendations, safety tips and related information can be found here on the Travel Alberta site: http://travelalberta.com/Things%20to%20Do/Outdoor%20Adventure/Camping.aspx?mkwid=sEqGHIq9H&pcrid=25395425720&pkw=%2Bcamping&pmt=b&gclid=COX_9eLNnbcCFaaDQgodNRMALw TELUS WORLD OF … Continue reading
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What’s For Dinner? Bugs & Insects! -by Shirley McQueen
Planning a dinner party this long holiday weekend? How ’bout Grasshopper A L’Orange? Or Cricket Casserole? North America, and the west in general, seems to have an aversion to the idea of bugs for dinner but much of the … Continue reading
You Can Bike Two Could Use Your Help -by Shirley McQueen
The You Can Bike Two program launched over the weekend here in Edmonton. They outreach to youth and children with special needs teaching them everything about biking – from how to ride, to maintaining a bike, even how to … Continue reading
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EDMONTON EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT, May 9-16, 2013 -by Shirley McQueen
The 7TH annual THAT BLOOMIN’ GARDEN SHOW & ART SALE , Alberta Avenue Community Centre, 9210 118th Ave. Saturday, May 11th, 9am – 4pm. Gardeners, horticulturalists, artists come together to offer sessions, advice and fun for the whole family. Admission is free. www.albertaave.org … Continue reading
8 Hidden Household Toxins, DIY Solutions -by Shirley McQueen
The average household contains about 62 dangerous chemicals. While there’s no way to eliminate them entirely, being conscious of healthier alternatives can reduce the risk to your health significantly. Beth Greer eliminated every toxin in her home and food … Continue reading
12 Great Asparagus Recipes -by Shirley McQueen
Spring is finally here. One of the first vegetables to come along locally is asparagus – which goes well in everything from casseroles, soups and salads or as a stand alone side. Fresh Juice Magazine (www.freshjuice.ca) offers up some great … Continue reading
EDMONTON EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, May 2nd-Wednesday, May 8th -by Shirley McQueen
Ready, set, golf! Rundle Park Golf Course opened last week and now Victoria Park Golf Course as well. Riverside Golf Course will open when conditions permit. http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/news/2013/tee-up-at-victoria-golf-course.aspx Thoroughbred fans rejoice – Northlands Park invites you for a day or a night … Continue reading
Most Romantic New Hotels In The World -by Shirley McQueen
At least once in my life I hope to spend a vacation in an exotic resort, in a boutique hotel in the full flush of love and romance. It’s likely to be one of these.. Morocco..Italy…maybe Australia.. Well…I can dream…. … Continue reading
The Language Of Love -by Shirley McQueen
Spring has sprung – check that – it’s trying to spring – and thoughts get fancy in the animal kingdom. Love is in the air (remember that one? John Paul Young, 1978: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HswyA9tZD9I courtesy of our program director Tim Schutz – … Continue reading
Don’t Try This At Home Kids- The Cinnamon Challenge -by Shirley McQueen
I had not even heard of this until a couple of weeks ago – but I guess over the last year or so the school yard dare has been “the cinnamon challenge”. The dare is to swallow a tablespoon … Continue reading