Thanks to Frugal Edmonton Mama who posted a Groupon deal on Jasper Park Lodge our family went for a weekend getaway in Alberta’s beautiful backyard! My husband and I had not been to Jasper since 2009! Before kids, before marriage, before owning a house, before…
Read More...February is Apple Month!
Every week when grocery shopping, a 3 pound bag of BC organic apples are always in my cart. We use apples in muffins, slurp up applesauce, cook them to top pancakes, steam them with kale for a yummy and nutritious puree, and of course –…
Read More...15 Things I Learnt When I Became A Mother
This isn’t my list, but I love it and can relate to almost every item here! Thanks to Alison Foreman, founder of Sweet Dreams and Flying Machines for sharing this great list & graphic with me.
Read More...Out & About: Family Day & Valentines Activities
With our first ever B.C. Family Day coming up on Monday, February 11th and Valentines Day just a few days later, this week is shaping up to be a big one for families on the North Shore! Here’s our round-up of family-friendly activities, and ideas for…
Read More...Welcome to baby Samuel “Sammy” Schick!
On January 18th, I welcomed my 2nd son, Sammy Schick into the world. He was 1 week early, and ready to come out! A week later, Justine from B Life Photography came by my house to take some newborn snapshots of the family. Justine is…
Read More...Modern Mama Perks Card
Membership has it “perks“! Purchase your Modern Mama Perks Card today and enjoy discounts with all of our fabulous Perks Partners and more! How exciting is this?! You get a full YEAR of not only discounts on Modern Mama events, but there are many other perks AND partner discounts to be had,…
Read More...Mamas Get your Beauty Sleep
Lack of sleep affecting YOU? Does your baby ONLY fall asleep in your arms? Does your toddler end up in your bed every night? Do you dread the bedtime struggle? Need help and advice on your child’s sleep habits? Our February Essential Series – Sleep…
Read More...Media Sponsors: yoyomama, North Shore Mama and Kids Vancouver
Helping us spread the word about Modern Mama North Shore and our upcoming Launch Party at Gymboree on January 27th are three wonderful media sponsors: yoyomama.ca, North Shore Mama, and kidsvancouver.com. Every mama knows that precious moments to ourselves are few and far between. And…
Read More...Koba Entertainment: Strawberry Shortcake
Saturday night Strawberry Shortcake, with special guests the Doodlebops, delighted little ones on stage at the Jubilee Auditorium. This was my 3rd show blogging for Koba Entertainment, having previously seen Toopy & Binoo and Max & Ruby. I was thrilled to give away 4 tickets…
Read More...Sponsors: Bean Around the World, Cactus Club & COBS
Thanks to Bean Around the World, Cactus Club Cafe and COBS Bread, the families attending our Launch Party at Gymboree on Sunday, January 27th will have delicious coffee and treats to enjoy, and an awesome prize for our Cover Kid Contest winner! Bean Around the…
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