Kayla Young

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Kayla is a 35-year-old wife, human mom of two and cat mom of one living in Alberta. Her blog, The Aspiring Something, received its name in honour of the many things she has found herself aspiring to become, including (but not limited to) a pretty good wife, a passable mom, a decent human being and a blogger whose posts you hopefully want to read. You can follow her pursuits at www.theaspiringsomething.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/theaspiringsomething and on Instagram @theaspiringsomething.

Our Favourite Weekend Road Trips from Calgary

By Kayla Young / January 30, 2019

If you’re feeling the itch to get out of the city, why not check out one of these weekend road trip ideas? There’s an incredibly long list of amazing destinations to explore that are less than 500 km from Calgary.

Kid-Friendly Pubs in Calgary

By Kayla Young / January 23, 2019

Before I had kids, the thought of bringing one into a pub never crossed my mind. Once we had our first baby, though, I suddenly started to realize just how many of our favourite restaurants fell into the “pub” category.

The Best Indoor Play Places in Calgary

By Kayla Young / January 2, 2019

Here are 9 popular indoor play places for you and your family to check out as the temperatures in Calgary drop.

The Best Local Stores in Calgary to Shop for Kids This Christmas

By Kayla Young / December 4, 2018

The Christmas season is the perfect time to support local businesses while checking off everyone on your list. We’ve rounded up 10 gems in Calgary, and 1 each from Airdrie and Okotoks, that are must-visits while doing your Christmas shopping this year.

20 Things You Really Need When You Bring Your Baby Home

By Kayla Young / December 3, 2018

Looking at all of the adorable products available for babies is both exciting and overwhelming, especially because it’s hard to know what items you won’t want to live without in the first weeks of bringing your little one home.

15 Family-Friendly Things To Do In & Around Calgary in December

By Kayla Young / November 28, 2018

This December, check out some of these awesome activities in and around the city; whether you’re in the mood to brave the cold, or would rather find something to do indoors, we’ve rounded up a list of 15 of our favourite things for you to do with your family this month.