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Local Love List: Giant Bubbles, River Valley Swings, + More!

July 3, 2020 By Kari Leave a Comment

Hidden gems, cool local product, and unique events in the Edmonton area.
Here’s what’s on your Local Love List this week!

The Local Love List is published the first Friday of every month at KariSkelton.com! Thank you for continuing to read my blog and support my small business!

Local Love List-1

John’s Giant Bubbles

  • So happy to have found John’s Giant Bubbles! Nine-year-old John has been running his business, making special wands that create huge bubbles (he makes the solution too) since he was six. Two jars for $15, three jars for $20, six jars for $30, or one bucket for $30. Each jar comes with one wand and the bucket comes with two. They deliver once a week for a $5 fee. Get your bubbles here!

Local Love List-2

River Valley Swings

  • There’s a new river valley swing to check out! You’ll find it in Floden Park at 4209 111 Ave. All the details here. The other is a bit tougher to get to – just off the Highlands golf course near the Capilano bridge. Check it out here.
  • Update: the Capilano swing is broken! Hopefully, it’s fixed soon. I’ll keep you posted.

Local Love List-3

New French Cafe

  • A beautiful new traditional French cafe with pastry and breads is now open in Garneau. Eleanor and Laurent runs Thursday’s through Sunday’s (more days to come) from 9-5. Find them 10926 88 ave (right beside Sugarbowl).

Local Love List-4

Spray Parks

  • The City has opened some of its spray parks for the summer. 23 around Edmonton are now ready to go and more will open in the coming weeks. Get the full list here.

Private Dining

  • If you’ve never scrolled through Chartier’s Instagram account, do yourself a favour. Pure food porn. This rustic French-Canadian restaurant in Beaumont has opened up bookings for private dining. The two-hour experience with five-six courses is limited to six guests. Book in here. Chartier also does curbside pickup and has a takeout window (you can eat on the patio or dog-friendly green space in the back lot).

Twilight Picnic

  • Fun date night idea! Enjoy a gourmet picnic box for two in the evening hours at the UofA Botanic Garden. There are also options to enhance the experience with add-ons like blankets, flowers, and personalized cards. Book in here.

Local Love List-5

TWOSE Opening

  • Telus World of Science will reopen its doors on Wednesday, July 8. That includes the new exhibit of the summer: The Science of Ripleys Believe it Or Not. See the TWOSE COVID protocols here.They’re also offering virtual summer camps for kids. Get in on that here.

Pierogi-Making Kits

  • The Pierogerie has a fun little project for you to do at home. These easy-to-make pierogi kits come with everything you need to make homemade pierogies. Available for pickup at the 124 Street Market and Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market.

Be sure to check out the special editions:

Local Love List: Support Black-Owned Businesses

Local Love List: How To Help Small Shops Now (published March 20, 2020)

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Delicious + Simple Nectarine Salad With Proscuitto: Get the recipe here.

To DIY Or Not To DIY: Refinishing Hardwood Floors: Read and see before and after photos here.

Most Delicious Wild Turkey Cocktail: Get the recipe here.

 

Do you know of any hidden gems or cool local product happening in the Edmonton area that may be a fit for the Local Love List? Please email me!

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Lifestylist + Blogger: KariSkelton.com
Mom to Wyatt, Moses🐾 + Monroe🐾
Babe on the way! (06/22)
❤ @ryanjespersen
motherhood | style | recipes 👇

Kari Skelton | Motherhood Community
Favourite features of the Bugaboo Fox Three! (chec Favourite features of the Bugaboo Fox Three! (check my stories for a few places to shop this on sale today).

We love this new and improved all-terrain stroller. We're out for walks a few times a day - with the dogs, school runs, shopping, etc. This one fits the bill for all of it!

- so easy to maneuver. It's seriously the smoothest ride ever. 
- 4-wheel spring suspension and large puncture-proof wheels let you glide over bumps and tight turns without disturbing babe.
- customizable colours 
- the bassinet has a great ventilation system to help babe regulate their natural body temperature.

📍 Save this reel, share with a friend or to your stories to help someone else out & follow @kariskelton for more everything motherhood.

#bugaboousa_partner

@bugaboousa 
 

#stroller #strollerreview #strollers #babymusthaves #newbornmusthaves
#beststroller
the litte things are truly the big things. 😭 F the litte things are truly the big things. 😭

Feeling so grateful today. So much love to you and yours. ❤️🙏

Merry Christmas!
@ryanjespersen 
#siblinglove
Everyone is looking! I cannot believe it! 🤣 @bl Everyone is looking! I cannot believe it! 🤣 @blakeloates working her special magic again. ❄️

Last one is a video of Noah and SC - totally adorable. 🎅

Two weeks until the big day! 🎅❤️
#santapics
#firstsantapic #familychristmasphoto #familypjs
took a second, and a little reassurance from his b took a second, and a little reassurance from his big bro, but it looks like Noah enjoyed his first time meeting Santa. 🎅

Thank you to our friend, @blakeloates for another memorable Santa session! I'll share more this evening 🤗

@ryanjespersen ❤️❤️
Load More… Follow on Instagram

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