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Top 10 Kid-friendly Campgrounds


Unwind and unplug for a weekend of family fun at one of these Alberta campgrounds. It wouldn’t be summer in Alberta without a few weekend getaways with the family. Thankfully, …Read More
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Unwind and unplug for a weekend of family fun at one of these Alberta campgrounds.

It wouldn’t be summer in Alberta without a few weekend getaways with the family. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of great kid-friendly campgrounds in the province. So pack up the trailer, and enjoy the great outdoors at one of these local destinations. . [caption id="attachment_14815" align="alignnone" width="350"] Dinosaur Provincial Park Campground[/caption] .
  1. Dinosaur Provincial Park Campground      Patricia, AB
Located in the Alberta Badlands, Dinosaur Provincial Park is as rich with family fun as it is with history. Go for a guided tour through the hoodoos, and visit the Interpretive Visitor’s Centre to scope some of the fossils found in the area. Camp in one of the park’s tent or RV-friendly sites, or get cozy in a luxurious canvas-walled tent.
Site Type Campsites Rate / Night
Unserviced 29 $31
Power ( 15 /30 amp) 92 $39
Winter Camping 28 $36
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  1. Little Bow Provincial Park Campground     Champion, AB
Situated on the Travers Reservoir, the campground at Little Bow Provincial Park is ideal for water sports and fishing. During the day, the entire family can enjoy the beach and nearby playgrounds, while evenings can be spent looking for Great Horned Owls in the campground’s trees. .
Site Type Campsites Rate / Night
Unserviced 138 $31
Power ( 15 /30 amp) 86 $39
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  1. Ol’ MacDonald’s Resort       Erskine, AB  (feature photo above). 
Nightly rate: $36–5 This family-friendly campground is packed with amenities for any kind of weather. Zip around the grounds on pedal carts, visit the farm animals, or take in the sun and sand at the beach on Buffalo Lake. The resort’s arcade and indoor mini golf will keep the good times going even on unexpected rainy days. . Old MacDonald   .--- [caption id="attachment_14832" align="alignnone" width="425"] Pelican Point Campground[/caption] .
  1. Pelican Point Park and Campground       Bashaw, AB
Nightly rate: ($27/night unserviced, $40/night power) Located on the North Shore of Buffalo Lake in Camrose County, Pelican Point Campground has one of the best family beaches in the province. In addition to traditional amenities like coin showers, fire pits, and hiking trails, the campsites face the beautiful lake, which is complete with a large playground, volleyball nets, and a basketball hoop.
  • Beach
  • Caretaker/Manager on Site
  • Concession Stand with hot/cold food and snacks
  • Day-use area
  • Fire pits
  • Firewood - cost
  • Group camping available
  • Horseshoe pits
  • Interpretive trail
  • Picnic Tables
  • Water pump
  • Water tap
  • Showers
  • Trailer Dump Station
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  1. Kinbrook Island Provincial Park Campground     Rainier, AB
With ample opportunity for water sports, fishing, as well as land activities like hiking, horseshoes and bird-watching in the nearby wetlands, this lakeside campground is sure to be a new family favourite. .
Site Type Campsites Rate / Night
Unserviced 14 $27
Power ( 15 /30 amp) 155 $35
Winter Camping 29 $36
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  1. Stargazer Campground      Tofield, AB
This private campground is located just 30 minutes east of Edmonton, making it ideal for quick getaways with young kids. The campground is complete with an outdoor pool and playground, and has only 40 treed sites—perfect for a peaceful weekend adventure.
Lindbrook Stargazer Campground Rates Daily Weekly
50 amp pull through sites $50.00/unit $300.00/unit
30 amp site $48.00/unit $288.00/unit
15 amp site $45.00/unit $270.00/unit
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  1. Crimson Lake Provincial Park Campground      Rocky Mountain House, AB
This campground is packed with amenities to make your stay comfortable. The campground store is stocked with food and souvenirs, while showers and laundry mean you can comfortably deal with messy kids. Take the family for scenic hikes on the many surrounding trails, and visit the amphitheater for educational programming.
Power ( 15 /30 amp) 161 $39
Winter Camping 11 $25
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  1. Writing on Stone Provincial Park Campground      Milk River, AB
Nightly rate: $31–39 Located among cottonwood trees in the Milk River valley, Writing on Stone Campground is an idyllic spot for families to explore Indigenous culture in the Southern Alberta landscape. Immerse yourself in Blackfoot history at the Interpretive Centre, or view ancient petroglyphs on a scenic bus tour. On hot summer days, kids can play on the sandy beach before heading to the general store for ice cream. [caption id="attachment_14847" align="alignnone" width="599"] Writing On Stone Provincial Park[/caption] , [caption id="attachment_14849" align="alignnone" width="551"] Long Lake Provincial Campground [/caption]
  1. Long Lake Campground        Ellscott, AB
Complete with volleyball nets, horseshoe pits, and concession, this provincial park campground is fun for the entire family. Take a scenic hike through the nearby forests, and spend sunny afternoons boating or building sand castles on the beach. Located an hour and a half north of Edmonton, this campground is a short drive away for young kids.
Site Type Campsites Rate / Night
Unserviced 75 $31
Power ( 15 /30 amp) 145 $39
Walk-in Tenting 6 $32
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  1. David Thompson Resort        Cline River, AB
Nightly rate: $30–55 Located near Nordegg, Alberta, David Thompson Resort is a short drive away from Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, and the Columbia Icefields. Enjoy the nearby hiking and biking trails, fishing and horseback riding, and see what the Canadian Rockies has to offer. They also have a hotel for those wanting to limit their outdoor experience to daytime only! Did we miss your favourite campground? Do you have memories of these campgrounds? Share your camping experiences in the comment section below, or share your camping photos on our instagram feed. https://www.instagram.com/edmontonsummerinthecity/ [post_title] => Top 10 Kid-friendly Campgrounds [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => top-10-kid-friendly-campgrounds [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-04-19 20:07:30 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-04-20 02:07:30 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://summercity.wpenginepowered.com/?p=9148 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [ID] => 0 [filter] => raw [_excerpt] => Unwind and unplug for a weekend of family fun at one of these Alberta campgrounds. It wouldn’t be summer in Alberta without a few weekend getaways with the family. Thankfully, … ) 1

Top 7 Hot Dogs/Sausages


Take a city-wide tour of summer’s favourite food on a bun. Cooked on the barbeque or roasted over a campfire, hot dogs are a summer staple. But you don’t need …Read More
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Take a city-wide tour of summer’s favourite food on a bun.

Cooked on the barbeque or roasted over a campfire, hot dogs are a summer staple. But you don’t need a grill to get a great dog this season. These restaurants, carts and food trucks are serving up some of the best hot dogs and sausages in the city—meat-lovers rejoice!

Fat Franks     Various locations around the city

If you’re craving a traditional hot dog or smokie, Fat Franks has you covered. With a fleet of street carts and three permanent locations around the city, Fat Franks is the city’s oldest street vendor serving up traditional-style dogs with a few twists for the adventurous.

Featuring: The Reuben Dog: Processed Swiss Cheese, warm caraway sauerkraut and chopped Montreal Smoked meat.

Otto     11405 95 St NW

This funky eatery has fast become known for its assortment of craft sausages. With menu options like the Peruvian—a Latin-inspired sausage with red wine and cumin—and a chicken sausage made with Thai green curry and coconut milk, these sausages go way beyond ketchup and mustard.

Featuring: Beef-Bison with apricot, cranberry and pepitas

MEAT    8216 104 St

It’s no surprise that this trendy smokehouse would have great sausages. In addition to their extensive menu of, well, meat, they offer a full or half-ring of artisan Andouille sausage, crafted by Meuwly’s. With a lineup of sides and original barbeque sauces, your dog is in good company.

 Yeg Burger    15131 121 St

Hidden in a small strip mall near Castledowns in this gem. Hot dogs, corn dogs and a chili cheese dog adorn their menu. Those who live nearby are blessed, those who do not, it's worth the drive. 

Tubby Dogs    1218 8th Street SW, Calgary

Go for a drive to Calgary for these tasty dogs. Promoting itself as a bar that serves dogs, but has no menu online. Why the secrecy? We don't know, but we're going to find out. 

Pub 1905     10525 Jasper Ave

Among the classic pub fare of nachos and pulled pork poutine, you’ll find a menu of gourmet dogs. Available in beef, sausage, or veggie, Pub 1905’s hot dog menu has everything from traditional dogs with a twist to pairings well beyond sauerkraut and mustard–think goat cheese, artichokes, and sundried tomatoes. Plus, there are plenty of other options for friends who aren’t in the mood for a dog today.

Three Vikings   10713 124 Street

Norweigan food at its finest, including Norway's Hot Dog, the Polse. Three Vikings commits to the cause with a European wiener wrapped in a Bonton bun with remoulade, pickle and onion to add to the flavour.  

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Top 10 Hidden Gems


Explore Edmonton’s unknown treasures. These summer to-dos aren’t as well known, but that’s part of the draw. From underground festivals to quaint summer eats, this list will have you wandering …Read More
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Explore Edmonton’s unknown treasures.

These summer to-dos aren’t as well known, but that’s part of the draw. From underground festivals to quaint summer eats, this list will have you wandering off the beaten path and into some of Edmonton’s best-kept secrets.

Edmonton’s known for a lot of secrets, including these nifty finds

When it comes to anything unusual, Edmonton has its fair share fair share of hidden finds, some of them tucked away in popular locations, and others requiring a bit of sleuthing to discover. We’ve taken a bit of legwork and heavy lifting out of the equation to provide you some background on just a few of them.

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Alexander Circle Park

From the air, this grassy refuge looks like everything converges to the centre of the world. Actually, you’d find yourself in a park in Old Glenora, with an ornate fountain and lots of bench space on the premises. Located by Stony Plain Road and 102 Avenue, even passers-by are unaware of the spot.

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Clap and Squeak

Who knows how many acoustic engineers it took to create this effect on the Legislature Grounds? Follow the footpaths north of the domed building to a giant brick circle and stand right in the centre. Now clap. Almost instantaneously, you’ll hear an echo of a squeak.

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End of the World / Keillor Point Viewing Area

Edmontonians can’t stand being told they live in the middle of nowhere, but at least they can claim being on the edge of the planet. That would be the retaining wall blocking remnants of the old Keilor Road from the river. See it from a distance via Saskatchewan Drive in the Belgravia neighbourhood.

Find the viewing area using THIS MAP - [caption id="attachment_16016" align="alignnone" width="350"] cr Associated Engineering[/caption]

Henday Wildlife Underpass

It’s admirable that planners introduced this component as part of the Anthony Henday Freeway to accommodate wild animals who use the river valley to pass through the city undisturbed. For a chance to see nature using the facility, you can access it via the McTaggart neighbourhood.

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Leadbeater’s Genesis

At first glance, this sculpture in The Citadel’s Lee Pavilion looks like a flying saucer crash. But its creator, Roy Leadbeater —one of the city’s most celebrated artists— said it was inspired by the historic Apollo 11 moon mission and the Big Bang Theory. Either way, it’s an eye-catching display.

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Okuda San Miguel Mural

Edmonton’s Old Strathcona neighbourhood has more than its share of eccentricities, namely a six-storey mural by Spanish street artist Okuda San Miguel. Donations totaling $120,000 made possible this half-wolf, half-human caricature on the side of the Crawford Block, making it the city’s largest mural. Photo courtesy of Rustmagic

- Purple Haze

Edmonton’s weirdest surreptitious pastime consists of folks heading down to the Legislature Grounds to stare into one of the orange footlights aimed at the dome for 30 seconds. The result? You’ll see everything in a shade of purple for about a minute.

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Resonant Progression Sculptures

In Terwillegar Park lie three weird-looking installations meant to be seen and heard. Created by artist Royden Mills, one piece amplifies natural sounds, the other bounces those sounds while the third one is meant for personal reflection, probably to help make sense of those altered sounds.

Find the sculptures using THIS MAP - [caption id="attachment_14911" align="alignnone" width="398"] Roper Pond[/caption]

Roper Pond

Believe it or not, pelicans use this wetland spot that’s totally surrounded by industrial complexes on the south side. Just off Roper Road east of 75 Street, you’d never know you’re in the city, given the lush vegetation and abundance of animal life.

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Talus Dome Balls

This sculpture is hardly a hidden find, since locals have complained about this installation at Fox Drive and the Whitemud Freeway for eons. But its real secret is up close where you can catch the reflective splendor of the sculpture, which depending on the sun’s position can get kaleidoscopic at times.

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20 Questions


Answer the questions How much do you know about Edmonton and the rest of the Capital Region? Whether you’ve lived in the area all your life or are a relative …Read More

Five things about nachos


Yes, say it in “Mexican” —In Mexico, they are known as totopos, which refers to the corn tortillas that form the base for all nacho variations. Along time ago, in …Read More
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Yes, say it in “Mexican” ---In Mexico, they are known as totopos, which refers to the corn tortillas that form the base for all nacho variations.


Along time ago, in 1943 ---The snack was invented circa 1943 by Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya at the Victory Club restaurant in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico.  The original recipe consisted of fried corn tortillas covered with just melted cheddar cheese and pickled jalapeño  peppers.


They're that popular ---International Day of the Nacho takes place every October 21 and was initiated by the United States and Mexico as a way to commemorate the invention and its international popularity.


Cravings ---Nachos are said to be the food most commonly craved by pregnant women.


An inventive twist ---If you want to get a little more creative than the basic toppings, other popular varieties include bacon, shrimp, chorizo, pulled pork, artichoke hearts, cilantro pesto, fried chicken, feta cheese and blue cheese.

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Five things about candy and caramel apples


When they came to be —The origin of candy or caramel apples is unclear, but references to dipping apples in melted caramel date back to the 1800s. Bad apples —The …Read More
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When they came to be ---The origin of candy or caramel apples is unclear, but references to dipping apples in melted caramel date back to the 1800s.


Bad apples ---The apples became a popular Halloween treat in the '60s, but due to the fear, real and exaggerated, of them being tampered with, children have been encouraged not to accept homemade Halloween treats.


Tart ---Tart apples, such as Granny Smith or McIntosh, are the favourite choices for caramel or candy apples.


So Hot! ---The liquid candy coating must reach approximately 150°C (300°F), before the apples are dipped,  and will harden within one hour.

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Four things about hot dogs


The biggest! —The Guinness World Record for the world’s largest hot dog goes to the Akasaka Prince Hotel in Tokyo, which was 60.3 m in length. Mind your manners —There …Read More
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The biggest! ---The Guinness World Record for the world's largest hot dog goes to the Akasaka Prince Hotel in Tokyo, which was 60.3 m in length.


Mind your manners ---There is hot dog etiquette. Use tongs when picking hot dogs up from a serving tray. Puncturing them with a fork causes juices to get out.  When dressing a dog, add liquid toppings like ketchup and mustard first, then toppings like cheese, onions or relish. It is best to apply toppings to the dog, not the bun.   


Variations on a classic ---Exploring the world of hotdogs, you will find some creative ideas.  Some unique ideas include, The French-fry-encased frank in South Korea, which is sold at road-side artisan stands. In New York, you can find a $14 hot dog called The Ditch Dog in Manhattan's Greenwich Village. The hot dog is encased in a potato bun and topped with Gruyere/American/Parmesan mac 'n cheese.


First class dog ---Looking to splurge on your hotdog purchase,  Serendipity 3 on Manhattan's Upper East Side goes for $69. The “haute” dog is a 12-inch-long pure beef frankfurter grilled in white truffle oil. It's then served on a salted pretzel bun from Germany and coated with white truffle butter. The condiments are extravagant and include duck fois gras, black truffles, caramelized Vidalia onions, heirloom tomato ketchup and Dijon mustard with more black truffles.

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Five things about cotton candy


The good old days —Cotton candy was originally called fairy floss and was introduced to the public on a large scale at the 1904 World’s Fair in St Louis. Simple …Read More
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The good old days ---Cotton candy was originally called fairy floss and was introduced to the public on a large scale at the 1904 World's Fair in St Louis.


Simple recipe. ---Cotton candy is 99 percent air. Sugar is the only ingredient, along with a small amount of food colouring.


Better than soda. ---There is less sugar in one serving of cotton candy than a can of pop.


Everything has its day ---National Cotton Candy Day in the United States falls on December 7.


Spin me right round baby, right round. ---The rotating bowl at the top of a cotton candy machine spins at 3,450 revolutions per minute.


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Five things about ice cream


It was huge! —On July 24, 1988, Edmonton’s Palm Dairies made a 24-tonne ice cream sundae. It contained 20,270 kgs. of ice cream, 4,394.4  kgs. of syrup and 243.7 kgs. …Read More
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It was huge! --On July 24, 1988, Edmonton’s Palm Dairies made a 24-tonne ice cream sundae. It contained 20,270 kgs. of ice cream, 4,394.4  kgs. of syrup and 243.7 kgs. of toppings to total 24,908.8 kgs.


Milk = ice cream -- To make one gallon (3.8 litres) of ice cream takes12 lbs. (5.4 kgs.) of milk.


Spicy ice cream? -- Can you imagine an ice cream made with an ice cream base, hot sauces, pequín, habanero and Thai chili peppers?  If you can and you want to try it, Sunni Sky's Homemade Ice Cream will ask you to sign a waiver before eating it.


Favorites -- According to the Canadian Dairy Information Centre, the favourite ice cream flavours in Canada are vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, butterscotch, coffee, milk chocolate chip and maple walnut.


Brain freeze --the scientific term for an ice cream headache is sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia.

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GIFT CARDS, HOW TO: Play Your Gift Cards Right – Tips for your one-stop shop


A subtle stigma once surrounded the lowly gift card—some considered it a “lazy” gift, requiring little forethought. This attitude has been shifting consistently over the last decade as the popularity …Read More
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A subtle stigma once surrounded the lowly gift card—some considered it a “lazy” gift, requiring little forethought. This attitude has been shifting consistently over the last decade as the popularity of online shopping continues to grow. Today, gift cards are one of Canadians’ most requested gifts, with anincreasing number of tech-savvy consumers even favouring the purely digital forms. Here, we review some tips and tricks to help you make the most out of your purchase.

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Skip the Holiday Hustle

When it comes to gift cards, the benefits to the giver are obvious—just ask anyone who’s ever scoured through a hectic holiday shopping mall for hours, unable to find the perfect present for a hard-to-buy-for friend. But there are plenty of benefits for recipients, as well. Gift cards allow people to purchase exactly what they want, saving them the hassle of keeping gift receipts and returning duplicate or unwanted presents to the store. Research on shopping trends also indicates that many consumers who use gift cards spend up to double the value of the card at because it provides them an opportunity to splurge on something special that they would likely not have purchased otherwise. With more and more cards available for online use, there’s also the convenience of shopping from home; simply enter the card code at checkout, and wait for the goods to be delivered.

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Make It Personal

A little creativity can add a special personal touch to the standard gift card experience. Most established businesses offer some form of card, so instead of opting for the generalized, all-inclusive Visa, first consider your recipient. How do they spend their time? What might they want to learn? Foodies may love exploring new restaurants or participating in cooking classes. Give your creative friend with a card to a craft supply store or entry to an art museum. There are cards to suit bookworms and techies and sports enthusiasts. They can often be redeemed for classes or activities, like snowboarding lessons or tickets to the movies. Still not sure? Consider where they are in life. Are they a struggling university student? Give them a card to the local supermarket. Did they just buy their first house? Home outfitting stores are where it’s at. Do they have children? Buy them a card to use towards house-cleaning services, meal assembly and delivery programs, or a date night out (bonus points if you offer to babysit!). Then, think about delivery. Handmade envelopes and gift boxes, candy-filled Mason jars, stuffed animals, decorated picture frames…there are hundreds of unique ways to customize your gift.

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Discounted Dealings

Once a gift card is purchased, it cannot be returned to the business for cash. For this reason, people sometimes try to sell their unwanted gift cards at a lower price online. A fifty-dollar card might be sold for as low as thirty-five; the discount offers an incentive to buyers who would otherwise purchase the cards at full price from a certified source. This type of transaction can certainly help you save money, but it does require caution. To avoid getting scammed by unscrupulous sellers posing as innocent re-gifters, only buy discounted gift cards from verified sites. Dedicated websites like Cardpool.com and Giftcards.com offer more security than personal sales sites like Craigslist or Kijiji. Always check the companies’ policies—look for websites that guarantee their gift cards after purchase and provide refunds for unused cards. Read through customer feedback, and only use sellers with high approval ratings. Add an extra measure of security by purchasing all discounted gift cards with a credit card. The insurance will keep you covered in the case of a fraudulent transaction.

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Buyer Beware

When buying gift cards in person, it’s generally better to get them from customer service agents instead of public sales racks that are accessed by many shoppers. Examine cards for signs of tampering, making sure the hidden activation code on the back has not been exposed in any way. When buying cards online, purchase them directly from a store’s official website; it will usually offer increased security measures.

Before you buy, read the fine print. Some cards have activation fees that need to be paid upon purchase. In Alberta, gift cards with a specific monetary value are considered to be like cash; they cannot be taxed or given an expiry date. Gift certificates that are redeemed for a service without an established dollar amount (e.g. “good for one manicure”) are not subject to these regulations. Always determine if there is an expiry date or any additional conditions ahead of time. It’s also important to buy only from reputable, long-standing businesses—consumers who purchase gift cards from small companies that go out of business can do little to recover their losses. Lastly, never use random websites that claim to verify the balance leftover on your card. Call the number printed on the back and speak to an agent in person.

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Give & Give Again

For a different take on the all-purpose present, consider a subscription. This latest trend is the gift that keeps on giving, and the possibilities for it go far beyond the standard monthly magazine. One option is the online membership, where recipients can access different types of classes, movie sites, or book and podcast libraries, often on an unlimited basis, for a specified time period. Also popular is the subscription box club, where members receive a unique gift delivered to their door once a month. There are sock clubs, fragrance clubs—even snack clubs. Some are for lovers of coffee, spices, bourbon or tea. There are specialized boxes to suit

any interest starting at just a handful of dollars per month. Just make sure to always double-check pricing; some luxury subscription box providers advertise a monthly price instead of a yearly one, and costs can add up quickly if you’re not paying attention.  t8n

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Simplified Shopping

Go online to get dozens of unique subscription box ideas for the loved ones in your life. http://www.mysubscriptionaddiction.com/category/subscription-box-gift-ideas categorizes subscriptions based on interests to simplify the selection process. Find great options for kids, parents, pet lovers, sports nuts, artists, foodies, beauty queens…just try to resist subscribing to them yourself!

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Did You Know?

An estimated 1 billion dollars in gift cards goes unused every year. You can donate full or partially used gift cards to charitable organizations that match them with individual needs. Even minute amounts add up enough to make a difference, and many charities will provide a tax receipt for the value of the card.

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