Jody Robbins
Jody Robbins is a Calgary-based freelance travel and lifestyles writer. When not travelling with her precocious children (one daughter, one husband and one dog), she can usually be found hiking or snowboarding in the Alberta Rockies. Who are we kidding? She's most likely indulging in après-ski right now! Having a knack for learning things the hard way, she’s keen to share her experiences on her blog Travels with Baggage, so you can have better ones.
Warm Up to Winter at the YYC Hot Chocolate Fest
This flavourful festival runs the entire month of February with several of the city’s best chocolatiers, coffee shops and restaurants participating.
15 Gift Ideas That Show Off Your Calgary Pride
Shopping local is a fun and easy way to find unique gifts, while showing off your pride. So if you’re still looking for ideas, here are a few of our favourites.
A Game Changer in Footwear: Poppy Barley Pops into Calgary
Busy mamas don’t have time for sore feet. We’re all about looking fashionable, but not at the expense of comfort. Luckily, Poppy Barley, an Alberta footwear company has come to our rescue.
Where to Get the Best Bra (No Matter Your Size!) in Calgary
It seems the secret to looking better and feeling more confident is found right under our shirts.Â
6 Calgary Mom Instagram Accounts We Love
Call us voyeurs, we’re drooling over the Instagram accounts of these Calgary moms and we bet you will, too.
This Fitness Program in Calgary Truly Understands Moms
These affordable, flexible classes offered by Maria Schuba—a mom of two and prenatal/postnatal fitness expert—are all about helping us regain our strength and, more importantly, our confidence.
Calgary’s Reading Foundation Helps Kids Get Ahead in Reading & Math
This private clinic helps students of all ages to achieve their highest learning potential. We all know how important it is to instill a love of learning at an early age, and these thoughtful yet fun programs do just that.
Get Creative at DIY Craft Studio Pinnovate
Pinnovate is Calgary’s first DIY craft studio, and it’s THE place for kids and adults to get creative.
Where the Wild Things Are: 10 Top Spots for Wildlife Experiences Near Calgary
You don’t need to hop on a plane to embark on a wildlife adventure. Not when 587 species of mammals, birds and fish live in Alberta. Check out these prime spots for wildlife viewing close to Calgary.
Land of Lemurs Opens at Calgary Zoo
This is not a drill: lemurs have arrived in Calgary. We admit, we haven’t been this pumped about lemurs since The Penguins of Madagascar. Here’s why you should head to the Calgary Zoo soon.