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Local Love List: Female Statues, A New Literacy App, and a Discussion on Birthday Presents

June 16, 2017 By Kari Leave a Comment

Art & Design Festival: The Works Art & Design Festival kicks off next Thursday, June 22 and runs until July 4 from 11a.m  – 9 p.m every day. Check out the Art Market and Food Street open every day, and perfect for the kids – all-ages art-making from noon – 8 p.m each day of the festival on Churchill Square. The festival guide has a schedule of the more than 300 events, a map and information on all the exhibits. Download it here.

Literacy App: My son Wyatt and I discovered this while at the library the other day. The Centre for Family Literacy has a brand new (free) family literary app. Tons of ideas for fun stuff to do with your kids (crafts, reading, recipes, etc). Download the Android version here and the Apple version here.

Female Statues: I love this push! Paula Kirman, who organized Edmonton’s Women’s March, has started the #CompletingtheStory campaign. It’s an effort to get more female faces in public spaces. You’re asked to post photos of statues, plaques, murals, memorials, schools and street names that lack female representation with the hashtag #CompletingTheStory. Read more here. 

Chicago: Part Two of our adventure to the Windy City to celebrate my husband Ryan’s 40th birthday, is up! Read all about the best places to eat, what we did for fun and a few outfit details. 

Green Shacks: Our City’s Green Shacks are up and running for the summer and it’s free! Games, crafts, music, sports, and special events for kids age 6-12. (Children under six can come but have accompanied by an adult.) Read more about the program and find a Green Shack in your community here. 

Birthday Presents: There’s a great discussion going on about whether to cut out birthday presents at kid’s parties. Wyatt is turning two this July and we’re still debating whether or not to do the ‘present’ thing. I would love your input! Join the chat here.

Father’s Day Gifts – Still need to get something for Father’s Day? Check out Caroline Neron jewelry. I love this line! They have really cool stuff for men. Use my code ‘Kari20’ for 20% off all regular priced items at the Caroline Neron store in West Edmonton mall and online at carolineneron.com. 

Fave Local Boutique: If you’ve never been to Red Ribbon, you must go. Women’s and men’s clothing, a few kid’s pieces, candles, hats, bags, gifts, etc. It’s amazing. Use my code ‘Kari15’ for 15% off your purchase until July 31st! The code can be used in store or online at redribbon.ca.

 

Do you have any tips or hidden gems I should know about, or events you want featured? I would love to hear from you! Email kari@kariskelton.com.

 

xx

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Home style, organization tips + DIYs. Cocktail + food recipes.
Celebrating the holidays with our three cuties 👦🐶🐶 in our 1913 home 🇨🇦
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Kari Skelton
What do you do when other kids are mean to your ki What do you do when other kids are mean to your kid? How do you handle it? No matter what season you're in with parenting or how old your kids are, I would love to hear your tactics! Please share below in the comments and we can all learn from each other👇👇. #pinkshirtday

Even when Wyatt was littler and would sometimes get rejected at the park when he asked to play, it would shatter my heart. 😫

I was bullied in high school pretty bad. My aunt stepped in one time and regulated some mean girls. Shared the (now) hilarious story on my Stories.❤❤

Wyatt's cute tee is from @deuxpardeuxkids, I'm wearing my @smashtess sweetheart roper and that heart print out is @justinema's free printable Kindness Challenge! (Looks like I have some catching up to do)! 🤣
See that cute little face photo bombing in the bac See that cute little face photo bombing in the back? 😊 He helps with my mental health on a daily basis. I know what each person needs varies, but for me, getting alone time to walk the dogs has been key in managing my anxiety and stress (especially this past year).

I believe investing in mental health initiatives is more important than ever. I’m so happy to be partnering with @atbfinancial for a really meaningful campaign called #ATBUp.

Each weekday from March 1-12, one more simple, FUN social challenge will be presented. When you complete and share on social using #ATBUp, @atbfinancial will donate $1 to @mentalhealthab!

I’ll be heading up two challenges—and including Moses 🐶 and Monroe 🐶. I hope you’ll join me! 😊💛

Visit up.atb.com to enter to win prizes, and get more info about the challenges and Alberta’s Mental Health Foundation.
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With @ryanjespersen at @trsyucatanhotel in 2019.
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kariskelton

Home style, organization tips + DIYs. Cocktail + food recipes.
Celebrating the holidays with our three cuties 👦🐶🐶 in our 1913 home 🇨🇦
About #ATBUp:

Kari Skelton
What do you do when other kids are mean to your ki What do you do when other kids are mean to your kid? How do you handle it? No matter what season you're in with parenting or how old your kids are, I would love to hear your tactics! Please share below in the comments and we can all learn from each other👇👇. #pinkshirtday

Even when Wyatt was littler and would sometimes get rejected at the park when he asked to play, it would shatter my heart. 😫

I was bullied in high school pretty bad. My aunt stepped in one time and regulated some mean girls. Shared the (now) hilarious story on my Stories.❤❤

Wyatt's cute tee is from @deuxpardeuxkids, I'm wearing my @smashtess sweetheart roper and that heart print out is @justinema's free printable Kindness Challenge! (Looks like I have some catching up to do)! 🤣
See that cute little face photo bombing in the bac See that cute little face photo bombing in the back? 😊 He helps with my mental health on a daily basis. I know what each person needs varies, but for me, getting alone time to walk the dogs has been key in managing my anxiety and stress (especially this past year).

I believe investing in mental health initiatives is more important than ever. I’m so happy to be partnering with @atbfinancial for a really meaningful campaign called #ATBUp.

Each weekday from March 1-12, one more simple, FUN social challenge will be presented. When you complete and share on social using #ATBUp, @atbfinancial will donate $1 to @mentalhealthab!

I’ll be heading up two challenges—and including Moses 🐶 and Monroe 🐶. I hope you’ll join me! 😊💛

Visit up.atb.com to enter to win prizes, and get more info about the challenges and Alberta’s Mental Health Foundation.
I love you, my Valentine.❤ I love traveling with I love you, my Valentine.❤ I love traveling with you. I miss traveling. The end. Happy Valentine's Day!

With @ryanjespersen at @trsyucatanhotel in 2019.
Last-minute Valentine's Idea! 💓 Grab a pad of Last-minute Valentine's Idea! 💓

Grab a pad of sticky notes and a sharpie and write out all the things you love about your partner. Keep it funny, sentimental, or a mix of both...and done! 🙌
Load More… Follow on Instagram

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