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After Calgary’s Thanksgiving snowfall it feels like winter might be coming a bit early this year. The question is – are you ready? There’s no time like the present to prepare for the city’s impending deep freeze. Take note of our handy checklist below and you’ll be ready for winter in no time.

Autumn has descended on Calgary in a brilliant blaze of colour. Head to any one of our city parks and you’ll be amazed by a spectacle of burnt orange, crimson and gold foliage shimmering in sunlight. With such a dramatic natural backdrop, it’s no wonder that fall is one of the most popular seasons for family photo shoots. There are many beautiful spots to choose from, so we’ve narrowed it down and highlighted some of our favourites below.

With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, it’s time to pull out your fall decorations and start talking turkey. From DIY décor to lavish family feasts, we’ve found a few Pinterest perfect ideas to help celebrate the season and give thanks.

Located in the charming town of Cochrane, just 20-minutes west of Calgary, Heartland is a family focused master-planned community offering idyllic countryside living with convenient access to local schools, recreation and urban amenities.

Read our monthly events blog to find out the great events our city of Calgary and surrounding area has to offer. This month we look forward to a variety of events that will show off your competitive side. Calgary Highland Games, UpDog Challenge and Feel Foreign Film Contest Awards all have contests involved! Read on to find out the details and how to get involved!

Many parents feel that back to school in September is the most wonderful time of the year. It’s also when the lazy days of summer are replaced with earlier bedtimes, scheduled activities and evening homework. Given that there’s always an adjustment period for parents and children, we’ve put together a back to school cheat sheet to help you get organized.

Although we’re hanging on to these long summer days, we can’t help but notice that a few golden leaves have made a surprise appearance on the trees. Wander through Calgary’s big box stores and you’ll even find Halloween – and in some cases Christmas – décor displayed. So, lets make the transition into autumn a little easier with a touch of seasonally chic décor. Have a read and get inspired with a few of our favourite, fall finds:

Summertime is in full swing, but something is missing... find out how to make the most of your backyard during the summer months by applying these 3 simple landscaping tricks. We guarantee to have your neighbours talking about your backyard oasis all summer long!

Excel Homes is committed to creating innovative and thoughtfully designed homes and providing unparalleled value to our homeowners. To accomplish this, we rely on a team of dedicated individuals. This month, we’re shining the spotlight on our fabulous production assistant Shelley Dziuba.

Read our monthly events blog to find out the great events our city of Calgary and surrounding area has to offer. This month we look forward to fireworks, opera and a yogathon! Read on to find out the details of the events and how to take part!

Decorating and furnishing your kids’ bedrooms is a chance to let your inner child shine through. Whether you go for big, bright and bold, soft, light and whimsical or somewhere in between, the décor project shouldn’t break the bank – as let’s face it, kid’s grow up quickly and their personal style and needs can change on a dime. Here are a few of our favourite design ideas that will help you create a magical space for your little darling.

Last week we learnt how to throw your kiddos a backyard bash so this week we will find out how to make sure the lawn is in top form. In order to learn how to manicure your lawn to perfection, we need to unleash the secrets from the lawn pros. So start your mowers and get ready to impress!