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Murdoch Mysteries episode shot in Kingston premieres tonight

February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 Tori Stafford 11 Comments Cataraqui Conservation Area, CBC, City Hall, drama, episode, filming in Kingston, filming in market square, Helene Joy, Jessica Foley, Kingston, Kingston Film Office, Kingston Penitentiary, Murdoch Mysteries, premiere, Springer Market Square, Yannick Bisson

Whether you’re a fan of the CBC hit drama Murdoch Mysteries or just a fan of all things Kingston, you’ll

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No one likes decluttering, despite what Marie Kondo says

September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 Jessica Foley 0 Comments books, clutter, decluttering, home organization, Jessica Foley, kids, Kingston, mail, Marie Kondo, opinion, organization, parenting, toys

Clutter is my nemesis. Having kids and a small home (but not a tiny home) means too much stuff —

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Over 2,000 Kingstonians attend grand reopening of Library Central Branch

March 25, 2019March 25, 2019 Jessica Foley 0 Comments 3D printer, Christine Harvey, downtown, Friends of the Library, genealogy, grand reopening, Jessica Foley, Joe's MILL, Johnson Street, Kingston, Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) Central Branch, Laura Carter, library, Mayor Bryan Paterson, Monica Stewart, MP Mark Gerretsen, MPP Ian Arthur, Natalie Nossal, Nintendo Switch, ribbon cutting, storytimes

The long awaited grand reopening of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library’s Central Branch happened on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2019. I

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Children spend too much time sitting… but they don’t have to

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 Jessica Foley 0 Comments active play, children's health, extracurricular activities, family, family activities, Jessica Foley, Kingston, Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLA), Kingston Frontenac Public Libraries, limited screen time, meal times, outdoor play, outside, screen time, sedentary lifestyle, sitting, wellness

Winter can be a sedentary time of year for many people. The cold weather we’ve been having definitely keeps

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I Mother Earth and Finger Eleven bring energy and nostalgia to Grand Theatre

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 Jessica Foley 1 Comment Canadian rock, concert, Finger Eleven, I Mother Earth, Jessica Foley, Kingston, live music, The Grand Theatre

Are you ever at a live music event and find yourself wondering how everyone there isn’t moved by the music?

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Can you Influence your Kids Music Taste? This Mom Wants To Know

January 4, 2019January 4, 2019 Jessica Foley 0 Comments children, concerts, family, family outings, Jessica Foley, kids, Kingston, live music, mom's life, music, music tastes

I am 38 years old. That’s almost 40. That also means I was hardcore into the 90s and early 2000s

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Travel tips for Kingstonian families

December 17, 2018December 17, 2018 Jessica Foley 0 Comments airports, Carribean, children, Cuba, Dominican Republic, family, family trip, family vacation, flights, hints, Jessica Foley, kids, Kingston, packing, parenting, resports, tips, travel, travelling, travelling with children, vacationing as a parent, Winter

Living in Canada means sometimes you’d like to escape the cold winters and head somewhere warm for a few days.

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Alight at Night – What you need to know before your first visit

December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 Jessica Foley 0 Comments Alight at Night, day trip, events, family, family activities, Jessica Foley, Kingston, parenting, parenting tips, Upper Canada Village, Winter

Every year, Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, Ont. transforms from a bustling heritage village to a glimmering wonderland of light.