LOTS of family events & outings in North Vancouver, West Vancouver (and nearby) this weekend! North Shore fun includes Lynn Valley Day parade & carnival, a book sale, stuffed animal sleepover at the library, school spring carnival, artisan festival (with drop-in childcare), CATS (the musical)…
Read More...AMA Distracted Driving Challenge
What is the AMA Distracted Driving Challenge you ask? Earlier in May I was able to participate in a closed course driving challenge that offered the opportunity for me (the driver) to drive with distractions and without. I was able to see just how…
Read More...Out & About: Family Events on the North Shore (May 23-25, 2014)
LOTS of family events & outings on the North Shore this weekend! Fun includes a number of school fairs, lego & birdhouse workshops at libraries, and sheep shearing festival at Maplewood Farm. Raffi is also coming to Vancouver on Saturday! And for any pregnant…
Read More...Oh Baby – Pregnancy & Baby Expo in North Vancouver – Sat, May 24th!
Calling all pregnant and new moms on the North Shore! Don’t miss the 2nd annual Oh Baby Pregnancy & Baby Expo hosted by North Van Rec this coming Saturday, May 24th. Modern Mama will be there will bells on, along with TONS of amazing resources for…
Read More...Out & About: Family Events on the North Shore (May 16-19)
LOTS of family events & outings on the North Shore (and in Squamish) this weekend! With rain in the forecast for much of the weekend, we’ve included a few indoor and outdoor options. Hope you all have a lovely weekend with your little ones! …
Read More...50th Anniversary Family Fun Day at Highlands Preschool (June 7th)
SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY JUNE 7th – HIGHLANDS PRESCHOOL 50th ANNIVERSARY FAMILY FUN DAY! 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at 3255 Edgemont Boulevard in North Vancouver Modern Mama will be there will bells on, along with TONS of fun for little ones, including carnival games,…
Read More...Happy Mother’s Day Massage Therapy Giveaway!
How many North Shore mamas find time for basic self-care like eating healthy meals, showering as often as you did before kids, and exercising a few times a week? Those tasks can certainly prove challenging with little ones around the house….and that means it’s VERY…
Read More...Out & About: Family Events on the North Shore (May 9-11, 2014)
There are LOTS of family-friendly events happening on the North Shore this weekend. Hope you all have a lovely Mother’s Day weekend with your little ones! Fri, May 9th (6-8 pm) – Sea to Sky Heritage Fair in Lynn Valley (FREE) Location: Lynn Valley Village Plaza…
Read More...Cobs Delicious Scones
The new COBS Lemon Blueberry Scone is an amazing addition to their already amazing scone range. It is the perfect blend of wild blueberries, real lemon juice and white chocolate chips, topped with a thin layer of lemon icing. What difference does using real ingredients…
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How do I deal with all the toys? Aim for good enough not perfection.
By: Stephanie Hawkins If you’re like most new parents, you emerged from the fog of the newborn phase, only to realize your house had transformed into a Baby’s R Us. These days, the arrival of a baby triggers an avalanche of baby clothes, toys, and…
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