Birthday parties are a celebration of our children's life. Parties also create memories for our kids and ourselves. However, sometimes parents get carried away with decorations, elaborate cakes and goodie bags. If the party breaks your budget, then it becomes an unnecessary stress for you as the parent. With some planning, you can put on a fun-filled party that easily stays within your budget and everyone will enjoy the day.

Calgary's abundance of parks has many natural and artificial hills that look perfect for tobogganing. But did you know that downhill tobogganing and sledding in Calgary parks is only allowed on designated toboggan hills? There are 17 such hills located throughout Calgary. These hills are large enough to be tons of fun, but are in safe locations free of trees and other obstacles. Here are three Calgary toboggan hills that provide different kinds of toboggan experiences:

Do you miss the sunny, warm days of summer? Go ahead and put on your swimsuit (underneath your snowsuit!) and think outside the box of typical winter fun. You can still enjoy some of your family's favorite summer activities while appreciating the beauty of the season. Here are six ways that your family can bask in the glow of the snow:

By the end of summer, my son Michael is always asking, “When is winter coming?” When I ask why he wants to know, he says, “Because I really want to play in the snow!” As much as I gripe about all the gear that goes on my kids before we head outside in the winter, the thrilled look on my kids' faces makes it all worth it. With all the fun things to do in winter, snow wonder kids and adults alike love it so much! Here are some favorite family traditions for you to make your own.