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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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kariskelton

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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