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.

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Creative Classes to Take In Person and Online in Calgary

By Kayla Young / April 1, 2021

Whether you’re looking for classes in person, online, or just want a kit to get you going, we’ve rounded up 7 local businesses who have everything you need to unleash your inner Van Gogh!

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Our Favourite Activities For Spring Break 2021 In YYC

By Kayla Young / March 18, 2021

If you’re looking for ways to stay busy in YYC over spring break, we’ve rounded up a list of awesome activities that everyone in your family will enjoy.

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8 Family-Friendly Hikes To Take from Calgary

By Kayla Young / March 11, 2021

With such close proximity to the Rocky Mountains, Calgarians are lucky to have tons of options of great hikes and trails to explore.

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20 Local Entertainment & Food Options For Virtual Birthday Parties

By Kayla Young / February 17, 2021

There are lots of great companies from Calgary and beyond who have changed up their typical birthday party offerings to make them safe and Covid-friendly.

This Fun Local Challenge Will Get You Out And About In Calgary

By Kayla Young / February 3, 2021

This weekly challenge encourages Calgarians to get their families out to see all the great things our city has to offer and then share them with each other.

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Top Spots To Grab Takeout In Calgary

By Kayla Young / January 20, 2021

It looks like Albertans have more lockdown ahead of us, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still get our hands on some incredible takeout in Calgary.

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Tips For Transitioning Your Kids’ Rooms This Year

By Kayla Young / January 19, 2021

Making the transition to a bigger-kid room, and getting them involved in the process as they grow, can be just as much fun as when you set up the nursery.

7 Winter Day Trips to Take from Calgary

By Kayla Young / January 4, 2021

There are plenty of amazing places to visit that are less than two hours away from Calgary, and totally worth the trip. Here are a few of the amazing gems that make for a great day trip!

Where To Get Christmas Dinner To Go In Calgary

By Kayla Young / December 9, 2020

With restrictions on social gatherings, many are opting for a simplified Christmas meal, and for a lot, that means getting someone else to do the cooking.

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8 Calgary Christmas Markets You Can Shop Virtually in 2020

By Kayla Young / November 23, 2020

While the opportunity to attend many Christmas Markets in person might be a no-go, a handful of markets have taken their collection of vendors online.