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Road Trip From Edmonton To Drumheller | Explore The Dinosaur Capital Of The World

Quick Weekend Road Trip From Edmonton For The Whole Family

This summer we took our kids – Annaliese, Abigail, and Adeline – from Edmonton to Drumheller, AB which is the dinosaur capital of the world! It was a quick 3 hour road trip from Edmonton to Drumheller (quick is relative to the other road trips we have done in the past), and it all started with an early morning wake-up call!

Once we arrived in Drumheller, AB it was a quick 10 minute drive from the town’s centre to the world-renowned Tyrrell Museum. When we visited on Saturday morning there were people from all over the world visiting (naturally you notice license plates, chat with people in line, and take note of their apparel that states where they are from), and that’s when you know you’re at a world renown museum!

Though the Royal Tyrrell Museum rates are more expensive, the rates are worth your while. If you live close and your kids love dinosaurs an annual membership may be something to invest into!

When we entered the Royal Tyrrell Museum exhibits – immediately, we were transported into the past and you could see the wonder and awe in Annaliese and Abigail’s eyes. The dinosaur bones and dinosaur pictures are huge, they are beautiful, and they are completely mind-blowing.

Annaliese could not stop running from display to display asking for the entire write-up to be read to her, though her overall favourite part was finding the prehistoric mammal. She thought it was the coolest thing ever!

I remember visiting the Tyrrell Museum when I was in junior high school on an all day field trip – it was my first time there and made its mark as the most fascinating field trips I ever went on! And I’m glad we made time this summer to build family memories together on our road trip from Edmonton to Drumheller.

My tips for visiting the Tyrrell Museum with kids:

Bring lots of snacks and water bottles!
Wear running shoes because the Tyrrell Museum is an extensive walk for toddlers and kids.
If you have a toddler, bring a stroller! Double strollers that are side by side are hard to navigate when it’s busy, so try to bring a single stroller.
Go during the week rather than the weekends, that is when all the tourist buses charter people in and it can be overwhelmingly busy.
Plan to walk the hoodoo trails outside the museum, they are unique and lots of fun for kids!

Have you planned your visit to Drumheller, Alberta’s Tyrrell Museum?

If you like this post, check out my Top 3 Family Beaches In Alberta For Kids post before you go!

And make sure you pin this family travel post on Pinterest so you can come back to it later!

Free admission was provided for an honest review of the experience. All opinions are 100% my own.

Hannah is a Canadian Mom Blogger from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada who shares her life around motherhood to 4 kids, on-the-go beauty for moms, healthy and delicious recipes, bohemian home decor, family travel, and local Edmonton businesses.

San Tan Mountain Regional Park | The Best Gilbert, Arizona Hiking Trails

Arizona is beautiful. The landscape, weather, and vegetation are very different than Alberta but that’s why we love it!

Can you see Matt’s Arizona Cardinals shirt (or in red)? We’ve fully embraced Arizona.

Matt and I like to make time for hikes when we visit Gilbert, Arizona – it’s not always possible to do the hikes you want when you have 3 young children – this time we took a hike alone during the sunset.

It was stunning!

The best Gilbert, AZ hiking trails are at the San Tan Mountain Regional Park – we’ve done 3 trails but there are endless amount of combinations to how you want to walk the trails.

Goldmine Trail | We hiked the Goldmine trail the first time we ever went hiking in Gilbert, AZ and it was fun but difficult (especially with a 1 year old in a backpack carrier). There is an extremely steep uphill section. Thankfully, Matt carried Annaliese that time but I was nervous for them the entire time. You are rewarded with an amazing view of the valley at the top! Make sure you are wearing excellent shoes or you may regret it on the uphill part.

Dynamite Trail | If you’re looking for a workout without extreme elevation changes this is the trail for you. It has a beautiful view of the valley and shows you the west side of the mountain that you can’t see from any other trails. If you choose to hike the trail clockwise then you will have a fun, down-hill, zig-zag path at the end, the perfect cool down before ending your hike.

Little Leaf Trail | This was our most recent hike, and although it was the easiest we’ve done, though it was equally breathe-taking. This is the perfect trail for families with young children because it is short and little changes in elevation. Like I said above, we walked this while the sun was setting and the whole landscape was gorgeous.

Learn more about all the trails description here.

No matter what level of trail you plan to complete always remember to hike safe and research necessary precautions of the area!

Where are your favourite hiking trails located?

If you like this post about the best Gilbert, AZ hiking trails, check out the Travel Section before you go!

buybuyBABY Edmonton| The Secret To Finding The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

This Mother’s Day Gift post is in partnership with buybuyBABY Edmonton. All opinions are 100% my own.

Its that special time of year again – Mother’s Day! Celebrating mom’s in every stage of motherhood – from the new mom to the great grandmother – we love our moms!

Though finding Mother’s Day gifts to share how much we appreciate and value moms can be difficult, I know I’m hard to buy for because my style is ever changing. But locating the ideal present is possible!

Recently buybuy BABY opened a second location in Edmonton, in West Edmonton Mall. The interior is bright and beautiful, and pictures cannot do it justice – you need to go in the store to see it yourself!

But back to finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift – if you are a last minute gift finder or you have no idea what she would want, have her create a buybuy BABY registry.

The buybuy BABY registries are not just for baby showers and wedding gifts, but they have multiple options like birthdays and anniversaries and even “other”. She can create her own registry online or in-store, and add all her favourite items into a neatly combined list for you to pick out a present for her.

On my registry this year I found some amazing products that I really wanted and all my family had to do was chose from my list, and that was it. The gift giving process has never been so efficient, and thankfully I received presents that I wanted. It’s a win-win!

This year my Mother’s Day gift registry list included:

Little Lovely Heart Neon Light | This gorgeous retro LED light may be for a baby’s nursery but I as soon as I saw it I knew I needed it for my own grown up decor. It has a plastic casing that is safe to touch, so you will not need to worry about curious little fingers touching this light.

Stuff Every Mom Should Know | Sometimes parenting books can be overwhelming with the content they include, but this fun parenting book includes playful and helpful tips on motherhood. From “Potty Training 101” to “Making A Long Wait Fun” to Baby-Proofing Like An Expert”. It’s an entertaining book to bring humour to your gift.

Skip Hop Greenwich Simply Chic Diaper Backpack | I am a sucker for an elegant diaper bag, and this diaper backpack is no exception! It’s a fashionable and functional option for modern moms that includes 9 pockets, a padded changing pad, dual zipper opening, and room for your tablet. And who can resist tassels? Not me!

Tiny Treasures Mommy & Me Sunglasses Set | Matching your children’s clothing together may be cheesy (though I still love it), but matching accessories will never go out of style! My little girls are always wanting to try on my purses and jewelry, and now they be just like their mama with matching sunglasses.

Pearhead #Momlife Mug | You could buy me a new mug every year and I would never get sick of it, I love growing my mug collection! So this year’s stunning mom life mug with gold accents will be welcomed with open arms, despite my husband thinking we had too many mugs. Anyone else obsessed with beautiful coffee cups?

Itzy Ritzy® Travel Happens™ Sealed Wet Bag | Here is another fashionable and practical gift – the best of both worlds! On one hand this bag has the cutest pattern, and on the other hand I’ve learned the hard way when you don’t have a wet bag with you. Wet bags are not just for holding diapers but you can use it for swim suits, wipes, and even for your gym clothes. And most importantly, this wet bag is machine washable!

Nuby™ Handy Hook | This nifty gadget may look simple but it frees up your hands in a big way! Have you ever had the tug-o-war with your stroller to get your diaper bag out from under it? I’ve lost that battle a lot… but with this stroller (or shopping cart) accessory you can keep your diaper bag in arms reach and use the stroller storage for other items.

Have you started looking for Mother’s Day gifts at buybuy BABY?

Crying Newborn Baby List | 5 Things To Check When Your Newborn Is Crying

Go through the Crying Newborn Baby List of 5 things to check when your newborn is crying and you will find the problem and the solution at once.

If your baby does not have acid reflux or colic, follow this list. Seek out your doctor or pediatrician’s help if you have questions about your babies crying.

Moms, your body is amazing. Not only did your beautiful body create a tiny baby in 9 (but we all know it’s technically 10) months, but you endured through their birth (whether vaginal or c-section)! Celebrate your body and the miracle it has created!

The journey of motherhood, from the brand spanking new mom to the adjusted fourth time mom, has an upheaval of emotions. You pretty much experience all the emotions multiplied by 10 (thanks to those postpartum hormones coursing through your body) and then multiplied again by the lack of sleep you are getting.

It’s safe to say most moms invest in their favourite coffee machines. We’re all in survival mode, but don’t worry this phase will pass.

To get through survival mode you need the right equipment (hello, coffee) and checklists, well that is what hikers and hunters do when they are handling extreme conditions… parents need the same preparations to take care of our babies.

My go-to checklist, that used to be on a piece of paper stuck to the wall above the change table, but it’s now ingrained in my brain and I take it everywhere.

Here are the 5 things to check when your newborn is crying:

Your newborn baby is hungry. Their teeny tummies can’t hold a lot of milk, so this may be the solution most of the time. Don’t worry before you know it you will know exactly what their hunger cues look like, and be able to feed them before they become difficult.

Your newborn baby needs to burp. Every time you feed your baby, follow up by gently patting their back until they let their air out from gulping down their milk or formula (be prepared with a burp cloth or blanket in case some liquid comes up too…). Or if they have been crying for a long time, again gently pat their back until they burp.

Your newborn baby has a dirty diaper. If you find your baby commonly has a diaper rash, they may have super sensitive skin (mine all did) and Vaseline doesn’t do the trick. I found an extra strength diaper rash cream at our grocery store that protected and healed their skin, I highly recommend it!

Your newborn baby is overtired. This is the most difficult one, notably as they get older. Because instead of nodding off to sleep, they may become more fussy and cry more causing them to be overtired. Babies can be cranky, but if all their needs are taken care of let them lay in their safe bed while they give into their exhaustion. Creating a calm environment will also help them fall asleep easier, the less stimulation the better.

Your newborn baby needs to be held. You will know your baby best, if they need snuggles give it to them. But if it’s their nap time and they need to get some sleep try swaddling them. I was the worst at swaddling using a traditional swaddling blanket, but I discovered different swaddlers (and then they will grow into sleep sacks) that require no special technique and they were life savers!

Read more about motherhood with this sweet babe:

Breastfeeding & Bottle Feeding Journey | Activities For Your 3-4 Month Old Baby | Being A Girl Mom | Stroller Reviews

What things do you check when your baby is crying? What helps them the most to get back to sleep?

If you like this post, check out my 5 Must-Have Essentials For Your Newborn To Sleep Through The Night post before you go!

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Hannah, from the popular Edmonton lifestyle mom blog Honey & Betts, shares 5 things to check when your newborn is crying. What to do when your baby is crying excessively, and ways to make baby stop crying. Check it out!

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TRAVEL DIARY | Family Weekend Trip To Calgary, Alberta

We took a family weekend trip to Calgary, AB for a family wedding – and we wanted to take our girls to a few of the fun Calgary locations when we had free time. While we were there we tackled the best activities in Calgary for young families, our kids had a great time!

Day 1 | We ended up having a terrible sleep the night before the wedding at the hotel due to Abigail teething and us being unprepared at 2 am without Tylenol. Thankfully my best friend travelled with us to help watch the girls at night while we went to the wedding (she’s a gem, right!). We packed up Annaliese, left Abigail napping with Matt, and then hurried over to Rosso Coffee Roasters – our first crucial stop of the day.

9:30 AM | We went to the Rosso Coffee Inglewood location, there are 5 Rosso locations around Calgary, and ordered a latte and a sweet latte. Both lattes were buttery smooth and just what we needed to start our morning. Plus, I always appreciate satisfying latte art!

10:30 AM | We ordered to-go a chai latte, matcha latte, and mocha latte (for Matt). And onward we headed downtown for a quick stop at the Calgary Tower to tire Annaliese out before her nap.

11 AM | I’m so glad we stopped at the Calgary Tower because Annaliese loved it! I’m not a fan of heights and took a bit more courage for me to step out onto the see-through floor, but Annaliese enjoyed it so much and it was all she could talk about on the way home.

The 360 degrees view of the Calgary Tower shows you the view of downtown Calgary and if you look past the clouds you can see the Rocky Mountains in the distance. This ended our day of sight seeing as we attended the wedding in the afternoon and spent the evening at the reception.

Day 2 | After checking out of the hotel at noon, we packed up the girls and headed to the Calgary Zoo for the afternoon. I wish we had checked out earlier and spent more time at the zoo because it was fantastic!

12:30 PM | It was my first time so I completely underestimated the size of the zoo. We stopped into the Canadian Wildlife section first and just got to the cougar exhibit as they were setting up the cougars food – two white rabbits. Matt and Annaliese had front row seats, and it was Matt’s second favourite part (I’ll tell you our collective favourite part of the zoo later).

It was a warm, sunny day and Abigail slept for most of our zoo adventure in the stroller (mom win!). Animals we saw in the Canadian Wilds exhibit were cougars, grizzly bears, black bears, caribou, elk, owls, northern sheep, and mountain goats.

Though we live in Canada it was still amazing to see these beautiful animals, as it can dangerous seeing them on the highway through the national parks.

We continued to the TransAlta Rainforest and saw gorillas, monkeys, bats, snakes and walked through an open bird exhibit.

Then onto our favourite: Safari Through The African Savannah, which is half indoors and half outdoors. In here we saw meerkats, snakes, ostriches, giraffes, zebras, lions, and our favourite parts… Hippopotamuses!

Hippos are incredible creatures. These hippos’ hefty size was jaw dropping. The way they waddle on land was adorable – but I know, from Annaliese’s obsession of watching safari animals attack each other on Youtube, that hippopotamuses are one of the most dangerous animals in the water. They are fast, agile swimmers so it was fascinating to see them shuffle around on their feet.

3:30 PM | And that concluded the zoo trip for us – and trust me when I say the girls were very quiet in the back seat on the way home. They were exhausted from such a fun day!

I can’t wait to take another weekend trip to Calgary to find more awesome activities in Calgary for young families like ours – hopefully next time it will be a girls trip with my besties!

What do you think the best activities in Calgary for young families are? Let me know in a comment below!

If you like this post, check out my Girl’s Weekend Trip To Calgary post before you go!

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Hannah, from the popular Canadian family travel blog Honey & Betts, shares the best activities in Calgary Alberta for young families! Check out her awesome list that shares things from visiting the Calgary Tower to the Calgary Zoo and the best coffee shop!

What 40 Weeks Pregnant Looks Like | Abigail’s Story

I made it to full term in this pregnancy – YAY! This is what 40 weeks pregnant looks like! I’m big, I’m uncomfortable, and I’m a jumble of emotions leading up to the birth of my second baby. But I can’t deny I’m very excited to meet him or her!

sweater: Billa-Bong (similar one here and here ) | shirt: Nicole Miller (sold out, find similar shirt here ) | pants: lululemon | necklace: Stella & Dot | tassel garland: Fox Paper LA

I am super nervous as my doctor has told me today that I haven’t dilated anymore than I was last week. I have another appointment booked and then if nothing is happening then I will be induced a few days after that appointment. I am thankful that my doctor knows that we wish to try to keep our birthing experience as natural as possible, so she’s given me a few days after that last appointment to go into natural labour before inducing me.

So, immediately after that appointment I took my toddler, Annaliese, for a stroller ride in the river valley and it was not a walk in the park (it was a dirt trail rollercoaster). Up hills, down steep hills (thankfully I had the brake on our jogging stroller to help me out), and then up a monster hill. Half way into our walk I was experiencing some painful cramping but I walked through it because in my brain if it hurts then I am that much closer to my baby.

Walking, bouncing on exercise balls, and drinking raspberry leaf tea are now my lifesavers. Though I am equally open to being induced as I am having a c-section, my only focus is to help this baby be born healthy and strong. Any prayers would be fantastic this week – for me and my baby!

P.S check out our fresh baby GIRL, Abigail.