The International Children’s Festival is set to ignite children (and those young at heart!) with excitement, curiosity, learning and amazement from Tuesday, May 28th – Saturday, June 1st in St. Albert, AB! Over 100 shows representing 9 countries along with 15 hands on site activities…
Read More...Sponsor Spotlight: Mother Me & Yaya Baby
For this season’s Modern Bump Brunch coming up on May 26th, we’ve decided to post interviews with our event sponsors to personally connect our readers with the people behind these wonderful family-focused businesses. Today we’re featuring interviews with Liza of Mother Me (specialized doula care to assist a…
Read More...Sponsor Spotlight: BC Playthings & Tender Tushies
For this season’s Modern Bump Brunch coming up on May 26th, we’ve decided to post interviews with our event sponsors to personally connect our readers with the people behind these wonderful family-focused businesses. Today we’re featuring interviews with Bree of BC Playthings (a toy store…
Read More...Sponsor Post: Woohoo! Trekaroo Comes to Canada!
Traveling with kids can be a challenge. Moms and dads know that relying on real parent reviews and advice is key. How else will we know which restaurants will entertain our toddlers, which hotels baby proof their rooms, and which tours are best for our…
Read More...Bump Brunch Sponsor Spotlight: Jack & Lola
Writing this post is bittersweet for us. Jack & Lola (owned and operated by dynamic duo Leanne and Kevin), has been a valued part of our North Shore community for new and expectant parents for 5 years now. They have also been keen supporters of…
Read More...Sonora Fire in Stony Plain
Last night there was a fire that claimed an apartment building in Stony Plain; luckily no one was hurt but many families have been displaced from there homes. The entire building went up in smoke and many people lost everything. The Legion in Stony…
Read More...Out & About: Mother’s Day Weekend 2013
Happy “almost” Mother’s Day! From night markets & spring celebrations, to kids clothing & toy swaps and brunches galore, there is lots going on this weekend for families on the North Shore. We hope you manage to get out of the house and enjoy…
Read More...All Dogs Go To Heaven; Do Cockroaches?!
While visiting Mexico, my daughters have had the fortune to delight in all sorts of creatures; many creatures that we do not see in Canada. It has brought to the forefront the conversation about ‘heaven’ that we all wonder when and how we will broach! Both of my…
Read More...Sponsored Post: Well Fed Studio Review & Giveaway!
It is difficult to convey in writing how excited I am to have discovered Well Fed Studio, a North Shore business owned and operated by local mom and foodie extraordinaire, Ann Marie Rideout. A good friend of mine recently invited me to join a meal…
Read More...More about this modern mama!
Now that we have my name all sorted out, let me tell you a bit more about myself. I was born in the Philippines but came to Canada at a very young age. I was raised in Edmonton as an only child and use to…
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