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Three fun date night ideas for your Valentine
Three fun date night ideas
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By Tanya Kaynes; Photos: Courtesy of Tanya Kaynes
Valentine’s Day, the day of love! It’s a holiday that was created by greeting card companies, but the idea wasn’t a bad one. After all, a day each year meant to proclaim your love for that special someone in your life can only be a good thing! Remember the old saying, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”? Well, the saying doesn’t apply only to men, as food is a universal language of love. This Valentine’s Day, try these fun dinner ideas for you and your sweetie!
There are only two rules to follow: Don’t take yourselves too seriously, and have fun! 1 . Pizza surprise date night . This date night gets your hands dirty, tests how well you know each other, and ends in enjoying delicious homemade pizza - now that’s a winning combination! The idea is to make pizza
dough from scratch, together. You know those romantic movies where a couple is cooking in the kitchen together, giggling while making a mess, and lovingly dusting flour off each other’s cheeks? That’s the feel we’re going for here! Find a dough recipe online (there are many quick, easy recipes), and then get your hands dirty. Kneading the dough feels great and tossing the dough up in the air only creates a more fun cooking atmosphere!
This is where how well you know your partner comes in. What is your partner’s favorite pizza toppings: pepperoni and mushroom, ham and pineapple, veggie, margherita, meat lovers, BBQ chicken, bits of kiwi (yes, it’s a thing)? In secret, prepare each other’s favorite pizza (have all the ingredients you think you’ll both need on hand), then pop the pizzas in the oven at the same time (no peeking!). When done, reveal your lovingly made za to each other at the dinner table and enjoy some date night beverages, too. A fresh, made-with-love pizza can’t be beat! 2 . The good ol’ date night days . No one can deny that, for the most part, being a kid is less stressful than being an adult. For this fun Valentine’s date night, you are going to take your partner back to the good ol’ days! This is another surprise cooking challenge where you will be tasked to recreate your partner’s favorite childhood meal (hopefully you paid attention to those stories retold by your partner or most likely, retold by your partner’s parents!). Was your sweetie’s favorite meal as a kid KD with cut-up hot dogs, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or maybe it was one of those sugary cereals they were only allowed to eat on special occasions? (It is Valentine’s Day, so calories don’t count.)
The idea here is to bring back fond memories of your youth, so don’t stop at the food. Enjoy your KD with hot dogs in front of the TV, watching your favorite childhood cartoons or favorite childhood movies or playing old video games together. Want to have a technology-free night? Play your favorite old games like Mouse Trap, Twister, Trouble, Monopoly, Jenga, or get creative and build LEGO. Depending on your situation, you may still have childhood toys or games stored away in the attic
or check with your parents and in-laws. Make the call and see what they have on hand or if they can give you some insider info for classic games to play on date night! Forget for one night that you have adult responsibilities and just play - it will do wonders for your well-being, too! 3 . Past present future date night . This date night idea celebrates your relationship, and it also includes some surprises along the way (and again, tests your memory bank). Think back to your first date: Where did you go and what did you do? Did you enjoy a drink together at the local pub? Enjoy a nice walk in the park together with pups in tow? Well, we’ll see who remembers your first date correctly because you are both tasked with creating a first course/appetizer based on your first date. Again, this will be a surprise you present to each other, which may produce some hilarious results if you or your partner’s memory is off! If your first date was a walk in the park, make a salad with microgreens that look like grass. If your first date was enjoying a beer at the local pub, make beer battered mushrooms (or if you met in a pub in a cool place like San Francisco, make their famous sourdough bread as your starting course). Now, I know not everyone is a whiz in the kitchen so there is nothing wrong with purchasing any or all these items.
For your main course, you are going to make (or purchase) your partner’s favorite meal. This is the meal that you know is their go-to, the meal that puts a smile on their face. Your partner must do the same for you so again, this is a test to see if they know what your favorite meal is.
For dessert, think about the future and where you would like to travel together. (I don’t know about you, but my list of places I want to travel to is getting longer by the minute!) Consider this a visualization exercise; you are manifesting your next vacation through dessert! Visualizing a trip to Paris? Indulge in beautiful French pastries. Visualizing a trip to Mexico? Indulge in churros. Visualizing a trip to Hawaii? Indulge in a pineapple upside down cake. Or maybe you want to stay close to home and explore Vancouver Island? Indulge in Nanaimo bars. Pick your top place that you want to travel to be represented in your dessert or surprise each other - who knows, maybe you’ll both end up serving the exact same dessert. So fun!
These ideas can easily be adapted to include the kiddos, but if you can take a night for yourselves to have fun, discover some new things about each other, and laugh together, it will be good for both your hearts, and isn’t that what Valentine’s Day is all about?
Tanya is the Head Curator at Menagerie Parties & Cakes, handcrafting boutique party experiences through custom décor, engaging activities, and show-stopping sweets. It’s a Party in a Box! For more information, visit menagerieyyc.ca. Feeling Social? Follow on Facebook and Instagram @menagerieyyc and subscribe on YouTube, bit.ly/3nT3Wne. CCM
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Enhance your child's outdoor play – Continued from page 11
3 . Plan for the elements . One of the beautiful things about loose parts is they can be used in all types of weather and environments. The key is to use the loose parts best suited for the elements. For instance, cardboard is a fantastic play piece, but put it on snow and it becomes extremely slippery. During the winter, kids are wearing mitts or gloves, so you want to use larger pieces that don’t require fine motor skills and won’t get lost in the snow. In the hot summer months, offer your kids loose parts that inspire their imaginative/constructive play instead of highly active play. 4 . Don’t be afraid of risky play . Kids are more active when they have some freedom to roam and take risks. There are many different types of risky play: rough and tumble, play with tools, play at great heights, closely supervised play with dangerous elements (i.e., fire), play at high speeds, and play where kids ‘disappear’ or get lost. Unstructured, active play outdoors, with its risks, is essential for healthy child development. If you were never exposed to risky play opportunities as a child, it can be a little scary to allow your child to do so - and that’s okay! Take small steps and offer the environment for them to encounter risk through loose parts and learn to be more comfortable with it alongside your kids. 5 . Let your child lead the play . It can be tempting to lead your children in play - help them create and direct their activities. But the true magic of play comes when the activities are freely chosen, intrinsically motivated, and personally directed. Children learn best when they can play freely, when they are empowered to take control of their own play and environments. Allow your children the freedom to build, imagine, and create in their own way - get down and play with them or start to build and create yourself.
We know all the incredible benefits of unstructured, outdoor play - add some loose parts and watch the magic happen!
Sarah has a Bachelor of Physical Education from the University of Alberta and was the supervisor for The City of Calgary’s Mobile Adventure Playground. As the owner of Playful Adventures (IG: @playfuladventures), she is passionate about bringing back unstructured, loose parts, outdoor play. Reach her at hello@ playfuladventures.ca. CCM
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FEBRUARY
*Sundays in February, 2:30pm; Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Presents an Online Four-Part Series: The Bear and the Wild Rose . This series explores themes of Love, Home, Magic, and Resilience. The collaboration between Canadian musician and humanitarian Tom Jackson and the CPO aims to uplift communities everywhere. calgaryphil.com
*Tuesdays, 12:30 to 2:30pm; Preschooler Indoor Playtime at Beltline Community Hub . Parents/caregivers with toddlers (under age 5) are invited to an informal gym drop-in! Coffee and healthy snacks will be offered. calgary.ca/free
*Tuesdays & Thursdays in February, 6:30 to 7pm; Virtual Bedtime Storytime with the Calgary Public Library . Join the Library for cozy bedtime stories, songs, and fingerplays for the family to settle and get ready for bed. To register: calgarylibrary.ca
*Every second Friday, 6 to 8:30pm; Family Fun Nights at Beltline Community Hub . Family Fun Nights are themed around culture, arts, STEM, and building new skills while making community connections. There will be snacks and prizes! calgary.ca/free
Fridays, 2 to 6pm, Saturdays, Sundays & Statutory Holidays, Noon to 6pm, until March; East Village is Bringing Cozy Back with Hygge Hut . Hygge Hut is bigger, better, and cozier than ever and has a new home in C-Square! There will be weekly interactive live ice carving demonstrations, pop-up food trucks, hot chocolate, fireside storytime, dog walks, live music, and more! evexperience.com/hygge-hut
February 1 to 28; Calgary Meals on Wheels Presents, YYC Hot Chocolate Fest . Participating cafés, restaurants, and chocolatiers compete for the coveted titles of YYC’s Best Hot Chocolate, Best Spirited Hot Chocolate, and special Cup That Runneth Over Award. Sip a variety of hot cocoas and determine the blend that roasts them all! $1 to $3 from every cup sold supports Calgary Meals on Wheels. yychotchocolate.com
*February 4 to 27; Chinook Blast: Calgary’s Winter Festival Celebration . Get outside and enjoy the vibrancy of our city! Chinook Blast will heat up Calgary with a four-week celebration of community, culture, and civic pride! The best of Calgary’s art, music, theatre, sport, and recreation will be on display. Some activities are free. chinookblast.ca
February 5 to March 19, check website for showtimes; Jubilations Junior Dinner Theatre Presents, Motel Transylvania . Join for a fun-filled morning of laughter, music, and food! jubilations.ca/calgary-junior
*February 10 to 12 & February 17 to 19; GLOW Downtown Winter Light Festival . This festival lights up imaginations with a one-of-a-kind experience featuring interactive light displays, art, entertainment, food trucks. glowfestyyc.ca
February 11, 10am to 3pm; What’s Up with Predators and Prey at Bow Habitat Station . Prey evolve to better escape, hide, and avoid their predators while predators evolve to better find and catch food. Learn about these fascinating relationships and visit the Investigation Stations. facebook.com/events/982598365659725
February 12, 12 to 3pm; The Icebreaker Polar Dip . The annual frosty dip at Mahogany Lake is a super fun familyfriendly event. You can watch more than 80 “dipsters” in crazy costumes jump into the icy water to raise funds and awareness for the SA Foundation’s work against human trafficking. Registration closes February 5. To register: calgaryicebreaker.com
*February 12 & 26, 11am to 3pm; The City of Calgary’s Mobile Adventure Playground . Join for a self-directed, drop-in program that uses loose parts and natural materials to inspire active and creative outdoor play. Onsite play ambassadors will be onsite to inspire play. February 12: Macewen Glen Park. February 26: Greenspace by Thornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre. calgary.ca/free
Until February 13, 2 & 7:30pm; Vertigo Theatre Presents, Cipher . In 1956, a man’s body was discovered on the B.C. coast. A secret code is found sewn into his clothing. No investigation has revealed his identity, his killer, the motive, and the cipher remains unsolved. Forensic toxicologist vertigotheatre.com
February 13 & 14, 5:30 to 10pm; In the Heat of the Night at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo . This zoo-nique experience is the perfect way for you and your special someone to enjoy a date night out with a romantic 4-course dinner made with love by the Zoo’s culinary team. An adults-only (18+) event. calgaryzoo. com/events/in-the-heat-of-the-night-2022
February 17 to 20; Calgary Folk Music Festival Presents, Block Heater 2022 . This year’s festival features compelling and diverse live sounds from Calgary’s own backyard, Canada, and the world! Let’s come together for a grassroots celebration with song and dance! calgaryfolkfest.com/blockheater
February 18, 10 to 11am; All Around Arachnids with the Calgary Public Library . How many legs do spiders and scorpions have? Eight, because they’re both arachnids. What do their pedipalps look like? Tune in to see for yourself with real live tarantulas, scorpions, and other awesome arachnids! For ages 9 to 12. In partnership with Lady Buggy. To register: calgarylibrary.ca
February 18 to 27; Sport Calgary’s All Sport One City . Be part of the energy! Locations across Calgary. Details TBA. sportcalgary.ca/all-sport-one-city
February 19, 10am to 4pm (final entry at 3:15pm); FISHTIVAL at Bow Habitat Station . Celebrate Family Fishing Weekend in Alberta at Bow Habitat Station’s FISHtival! Join in activities, games, and feed the fish in the Fish Hatchery. There will be indoor and outdoor Investigation Stations and special guest booths included with Discovery Centre Admission. Tickets must be booked ahead of time. All members must have tickets reserved. atms.alberta.ca/bhs/DateSelection.aspx?item=1648
February 26, 11am & 2:30pm; Bert Church Live Theatre in Airdrie Presents, Quest Theatre’s Snow Angel . Angela tries her best to find belonging. When she becomes friendly with the Old Man next door, her brother Ethan, in defiance, makes a big mistake. Ethan wants to apologize but is afraid. Angela’s kind acts slowly lead her brother and the Old Man to forgiveness and true friendship. tickets.airdrie.ca
*February 28, 4:15 to 5:15pm; Learn to Draw with the Calgary Public LIbrary: Country Snowmen and Friends . Draw a winter-themed illustration featuring a pair of stylized snowmen. This is a great drawing exercise that strengthens shape management skills. For ages 6 to 8. In partnership with Young Rembrandts. To register: calgarylibrary.ca
Throughout February & March; check website for showtimes; StoryBook Theatre Presents, Disney’s Descendents, The Musical . Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendents: The Musical is a new comedy featuring the beloved characters and hit songs from the films! Don’t delay cuz tickets sell out fast! storybooktheatre.org
Until March 19, check website for showtimes; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents, Shipp’s Creek Dinner Show. Go up Schipp’s Creek without a paddle! Whether you’re a fan of the show or just a fan of music and laughter, it will be a great time! jubilations.ca/ calgary-shows
Until March 21, 10:30 to 11am; Penguin Walk at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo . The king penguin colony heads out on the grounds for a daily enrichment walk. This incredible program allows you to get an up-close look at the group of king penguins as they explore, exercise, and waddle their way through the zoo. Subject to weather conditions and animal inclination. calgaryzoo. com/events/penguinwalk
Until May 15; Explore TELUS Spark’s New Exhibition: RESCUE! Most people wonder how they would react in an emergency. Could you rescue a swimmer if you were the first on the scene with your jet ski? Now you can test your rescue instincts in 17 different interactive situations! sparkscience.ca/rescue
MARCH
*Starting in March; Glenbow Museum Satellite Exhibition Space . Glenbow is opening a new satellite exhibition space in The Edison (150, 9 Avenue SW)! The new location will host their feature exhibition program until the building renovation is complete in 2024. The first exhibition is Uninvited: Canadian Women Artists in the Modern Moment, a landmark exhibition of more than 200 works of art by a generation of extraordinary women. glenbow.org
*Tuesdays, 12:30 to 2:30pm; Preschooler Indoor Playtime at Beltline Community Hub . Parents/caregivers with toddlers (under age 5) are invited to an informal gym drop-in! Coffee and healthy snacks will be offered. calgary.ca/free
*Every second Friday, 6 to 8:30pm; Family Fun Nights at Beltline Community Hub . Family Fun Nights are themed around culture, arts, STEM, and building new skills while making community connections. There will be snacks and prizes! calgary.ca/free
March 2 to 20, check website for showtimes; Alberta Theatre Projects Presents, Alberta Kitchen Party . A group of friends share stories of their experiences growing up in Calgary, finding their way as humans and artists, and celebrating their emotional connections to the city and province. albertatheatreprojects.com
March 3, 6:30 to 8pm; Foothills Academy Presents, Supporting Students with Dyslexia . Join for an information-packed webinar featuring Dr. Jan Hasbrouch, author of Conquering Dyslexia. Dr. Hasbrouck will discuss identifying dyslexia, why early identification and intervention are important, addressing the challenges of dyslexia in the classroom, and more. To register: www.foothillsacademy.org
March 4 & 5, 7:30pm; Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Presents, The Music of Queen . The legendary band’s symphonic rock comes to life with hits like Under Pressure, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Bohemian Rhapsody, and more. calgaryphil.com
March 5 to April 3, 2 & 7:30pm; Vertigo Theatre Presents, Sherlock Holmes and The Vanishing Thimble . December 1, 1895. Location: 221b Baker Street, London (the home of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson). Longtime landlady Mrs. Edith Hudson asks, “Sherlock, have you seen my thimble anywhere?” This simple and most mundane question casts the residents of Baker Street down a rabbit hole of adventure. vertigotheatre.com
March 6, 3pm; Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Presents, The Caboose Who Got Loose . The beloved children’s story comes to life with the world premiere of a new work by Canadian composer Scott Good, commissioned by the Calgary Philharmonic. calgaryphil.com
*March 12, 11am to 3pm; The City of Calgary’s Mobile Adventure Playground . Join for a self-directed, drop-in program that uses loose parts and natural materials to inspire active and creative outdoor play. Onsite play ambassadors will be onsite to inspire play. Takes place at George Moss Park. calgary.ca/free
March 12, 7pm; Bert Church Live Theatre in Airdrie Presents, The Ugly Duckling . With dazzling visuals, poignant choreography, and the creative use of music, this production will bring the story into a brilliant new light. tickets.airdrie.ca
March 17, 5:15 to 9pm; St . Paddy’s Day Celebrations & Pub Quiz at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo . Dinner, drinks, live quiz rounds, and prizes make up this fun adults-only (18+) night out. calgaryzoo.com/events/pubquiz-st-paddys-day
Until March 19, check website for showtimes; Jubilations Dinner Theatre Presents, Shipp’s Creek Dinner Show . Go up Schipp’s Creek without a paddle! Whether you’re a fan of the show or just a fan of music and laughter, it will be a great time! jubilations.ca/ calgary-shows
March 26, 2:30pm; Bert Church Live Theatre in Airdrie Presents, the Prairie Mountain Fiddlers . These local musicians will have you stomping your feet and clapping along to memorable old-time tunes! tickets.airdrie.ca
Until May 15; Explore TELUS Spark’s New Exhibition: RESCUE! Most people wonder how they would react in an emergency. Could you rescue a swimmer if you were the first on the scene with your jet ski? Now you can test your rescue instincts in 17 different interactive situations! sparkscience.ca/rescue
Editor’s Note: * INDICATES A FREE EVENT. For the most up-to-date calendar of events, visit calgaryschild.com. Times and dates are accurate at time of printing; however, changes can occur. Always call ahead to confirm. CCM
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The results are in! Who has the best products, services, and experiences in Calgary? We asked and you answered. Developed to recognize quality family retailers and service providers in our community, this year’s Parents’ Choice Awards is our 25th annual. Our readers were invited to vote online at calgaryschild.com for their family favorites in 24 categories. The response was phenomenal. Thank you to everyone who voted and sent us such wonderful feedback. We have tallied your votes - here are your 2022 Calgary’s Child Parents’ Choice Award Winners!
Best Tourist/Family Attraction Winner ...................................................................................Calaway Park Honourable Mention ........................ Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Honourable Mention ......................................................Granary Road Best Family Fun Location Winner..................................................... Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Honourable Mention ....................Heritage Park Historical Village Honourable Mention .......................................................Calaway Park Best Annual Family Festival Winner......................................................................... Calgary Stampede Honourable Mention ........................ Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Honourable Mention ........................................................Lilac Festival
Best Autumn Event for Families Winner...................Calgary Farmyard - Autumn Pumpkin Festival Honourable Mention ..................................Cobb’s Adventure Park - Field of Screams Honourable Mention .....Butterfield Acres - Harvest Pumpkin Fest Best Winter Event for Families Winner...............................Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo - Zoolights Honourable Mention .................Heritage Park Historical Village Once Upon a Christmas Honourable Mention .................................Airdrie Festival of Lights
Best Extracurricular Programs for Preschoolers Winner.................................................................. Calgary Public Library Honourable Mention ...............................................................Sportball Honourable Mention ......................................Gymtastics Gym Club Best Programs for School-Aged Children Winner..................................................The City of Calgary Recreation Honourable Mention ........................................................Summit Kids Honourable Mention .....................................................................YMCA
Best Children’s Sleep Over Camp Winner..................................................................................Kamp Kiwanis Honourable Mention ............................................Camp Chief Hector Honourable Mention ....................................Between Friends Camp Bonaventure Best Children’s Day Camp Winner...............................................................Pedalheads Bike Camps Honourable Mention ..............................UCalgary Summer Camps Honourable Mention .....................................................................YMCA
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Best Live Performance Group for Families Winner.........................................................................StoryBook Theatre Honourable Mention ............................ Jubilations Dinner Theatre Honourable Mention (Tie) ........ Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Honourable Mention (Tie) ..................................Stage West for Kids Best Place to Have a Children’s Party Winner................................................Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park Honourable Mention ...................... Treehouse Indoor Playground Honourable Mention ......................... Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Best Party Entertainment Winner.................................................Christopher Cool the Magician Honourable Mention .....................................Calgary Reptile Parties Honourable Mention (Tie) ......Mad Science of Southern Alberta Honourable Mention (Tie) ................................ YYC Princess Parties
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Best Parented Playgroup for Children Winner.......................................................................Brilliant Beginnings Honourable Mention ..................... Mommy Connections Calgary Honourable Mention (Tie) .............................Parents and Children Together (PACT) Honourable Mention (Tie) ......................................... Families Matter
Best Parent Support Group Winner.......................................................................Brilliant Beginnings Honourable Mention .................................................. Families Matter Honourable Mention ........................................... AHS Birth & Babies
Best Local Children’s Retail Winner.............................................Two Giraffes Children’s Footwear Honourable Mention .............................................................Purr Petite Honourable Mention ..................................................Little Footprints Best Local Second-Hand Retail Winner........................................................Once Upon A Child (North) Honourable Mention .............................................................Fresh Kids Honourable Mention ..................... Sproutz & Uturn Consignment Best Place for Children’s Haircuts Winner...........................................................Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids Honourable Mention .............Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop Honourable Mention ................................................................ Chatters
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Best Accessible/Inclusive Experience for Kids Winner....................................City of Calgary Parks - Shouldice Park Honourable Mention ......................... Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Honourable Mention ......................................................... TELUS Spark
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