Our friends at Movies 4 Mommies are hosting their very first date night! On February 27th, bring your partner along for a nice evening movie out with your baby. The movie will be Sherlock Holmes 2 (eye candy and action, a perfect date night pick!),…
Read More...5 Things Friday: Perks Partners
Perks Partners offer a fabulous product or service at a “discount” to Modern Mama Perks Card holders. These aren’t just any discounts, these are discounts at the hippest places in town (and on-line) and probably the only way you’ll get a discount with them! Welcome to our 5…
Read More...Essential Series Event: Healthy Foods First, Feb 23
Modern Mama is looking forward to hosting local authors and experts in baby nutrition next Thursday, Feb 23 for our Essential Series Seminar on Healthy Foods First for baby. Introducing foods to your baby can be an overwhelming experience – I was always worried about…
Read More...Recipe of the week: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Mmm, sweet roasted butternut squash, sharp monterey jack cheese, and pasta shells – a delicious combination from Tyler Florence’s baby cook book, Start Fresh! I made this recipe last week and it’s a big favourite for my son and husband. And it’s so much easier…
Read More...When buying a stroller…
One of my best friends is expecting her first child in April – SO exciting! She’s been going through the registry process lately, so I thought I’d share snippets of our conservations in case you are also a new mom looking for some general guidance…
Read More...5 Things Friday: Your Child’s Healthcare Team
Most of us have the “doctor’s” number on the fridge, in our contacts list, maybe even on speed dial! These days our “health care team” is more than just the “doctor”, even for our children. Here are five other numbers I encourage you to add…
Read More...5 Things Friday: Birthday Parties
Spruce Grove (and area) moms, aka “party planners”, now have more choices than ever for hosting LOCAL birthday parties! {one} Bouncin’ Birthday Bounce Country started hosting Bouncin’ Birthday Parties as of January 2012. For $179 you get a 2-hour indoor party with multiple inflatables, invitations,…
Read More...5 things – Baby Books
I still remember, I was about 8 and a half months pregnant and feeling pretty good about myself as I’d read every pregnancy book I could think of. Then I realized…wait a minute, what about when the baby actually ARRIVES? What do I do? Strangely,…
Read More...Beauty Basics at Sephora, Feb 19th
It’s our Beauty Basics at Sephora event Vancouver! We love this event, and we’re ecstatic to be bringing it to Vancouver! (we’ve been offering this event in Edmonton for the past four years!) The experts at Sephora are trained professionals, they’re not kidding around at the…
Read More...Weekly Meal Planning: Jan 16-20
As an avid cook, planning a menu of food and groceries for the week is great fun, so I thought I’d share my plan for the week plus a feature recipe. Please do share your own tips and tricks for your weekly meal planning too…
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