Cafe & Play: A new (freaking cool) place for your kids to play while you drink coffee and work. The Mudpie Cafe recently opened in the old Wild Earth Bakery location in the west end (14238 85 Ave). It's connected to The Mudpie Playhouse - a new creative play . . .
Oscars Party, Winter Art, and Free Childcare While You Workout!
Live Oscars Party: I'm so excited to host this with my husband Ryan for the second year in a row! This fundraising event for The Edmonton International Film Festival is being held at The Rec Room in South Edmonton Common. It's a free, family-friendly event with a whole bunch . . .
Supper with Your Neighbours, a New Pizza Place, and Family Day Fun!
Family Day Fun: Swing & Skate: What a perfect weekend to take in live music and skating at City Hall! Local bands play while you enjoy the ice, and maybe a lesson from The Sugar Swing dancers. The event goes from 1-4pm, both this Sunday and next (February 25). Details . . .
Six Truths From My First Year of Blogging
I can't believe KariSkelton.com is officially a year old! Boy oh boy, has it been an amazing, crazy-busy year of ups and downs, victories and mistakes, and a massive learning curve. First off, I want to thank you for popping in, reading, commenting, sending me questions, and . . .
Pink Bags, Pink Boots, Galentine’s Day Events, and Plants for Kids!
Wedding Fair: I wish an event like this was around when we got married: Local Love, A Wedding Experience goes Sunday, February 25 from 10-4pm on the top floor of the Epcor Tower. Described as an "alternative to the larger bridal fairs," the 5th-annual event features a . . .
Lady Balls, Winter Fun in YEG, and Blankets for Tough Kids
Lady Balls: You have to check out this monthly "girl power" bowling night at Plaza Bowling Co. (10418 118 Ave)! It's presented by 'The Ace Class' - women who activate, cultivate, and empower each other. The next event is Sunday, January 28th from 6-8pm. photo: The Ace . . .
Horses & Hot Chocolate, Lucy the Elephant T-Shirts, and Painting With Bikes!
Winter Activities: Horses and Hot Chocolate: Fort Edmonton Park offers a great way for you to spend some time with a big group of friends. They're offering horse-drawn wagon rides around the park (hot chocolate included) until the end of February. You can book the entire . . .
A Unique Fashion App, New Plant-Based Cafe, and Girl Power Photo Sessions
Edmonton IMPACT Video: The video everyone is talking about, which so perfectly describes our city? Watch it here. Hollywood & Edmonton: Here's another brilliant idea we can all wish we would have thought of. Three local guys - Pavlo Malynin, Qasim Rasi, and Hammad . . .
Local Gingerbread, Christmas Movie Night, and Your Festive Outings List!
Holts Cafe: The cafe at Holt Renfrew is getting a revamp. It will be rebranded as Colette Grand Cafe, with a "chic sophisticated French-inspired menu." No specific date for opening has been announced. All we know is it's sometime next year. Local Gingerbread: We built a . . .
$1,000 Local Love Giveaway!
Merry Christmas, friends! I can't believe we're less than a week away from the big day! I want to help you check a few people off your list (or maybe keep all of these goodies for yourself!). I've teamed up with some of my favourites in Edmonton to bring you one awesome, . . .