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GIVEAWAY: Vancouver Fan Expo Passes

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I was provided media passes to attend this years event. All opinions are my own. FAN EXPO Vancouver a three- day pop culture convention in Vancouver, British Columbia, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Attendees can shop hundreds of vendors and exhibitors, check out panels and…

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How Does He Do It?… with James R.C Smith

by in Blogs, Children, Dad, Dad Bloggers, Dad Survey, entrepreneurship, Family, Fraser Valley, How Does He Do It, Modern Mama, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Parenting, Preschooler, Seasonal, Vancouver Comments Off on How Does He Do It?… with James R.C Smith

Twice a month we will interview dads in our “How Does He Do It?” feature. If interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram.  We are excited to introduce you to James R.C. Smith. He is a Vancouver-based blogger behind the award winning…

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Goodbye Cable, Hello Roku Canada Express Streaming Player

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I was gifted a Roku Express Streaming Player in exchange for this review. All of our channel subscriptions have not been gifted.  All opinions are my own. With the rising cost of cable and the larger selection of streaming options we decided to eliminate cable…

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Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge ends on January 26th

by in Around Vancouver Town, Child-Friendly Places, Dad, date-night, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Kid, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, North Vancouver, Seasonal, Vancouver Comments Off on Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge ends on January 26th

We were provided tickets in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own. Canyon Lights, a Winter Festival, runs until January 26th, 2020 at the Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver. I had not been to the Capilano Suspension Bridge since I was a…

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REVIEW: Blue Sky presents Spies in Disguise

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I was provided tickets to an advanced screening of this movie to facilitate this review. The theatre filled with laughter during this movie. Super spy Lance Sterling (Will Smith) and scientist Walter Beckett (Tom Holland) are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair and…

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12 Days of Giveaways Winners

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Contest, Dad, date-night, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Giveaway, Hot Finds, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Parenting, Reviews, Seasonal, Services, Vancouver Comments Off on 12 Days of Giveaways Winners

I was not compensated for this giveaway but reached out to partner with brands that I have previously worked with this year to facilitate this giveaway. I just want to say thank you to everyone who entered the giveaways and to all the vendor’s that…

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How Does She Do It?… with Trista Felty

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Once a month we interview moms in our “How Does She Do It?” feature. If you are interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram. Are you an Urban or Suburban Mama, where do you live? Abbotsford, we live on Sumas Mountain on…

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Bad Hat Theatre’s Peter Pan Has Landed in Granville Island

by in Around Vancouver Town, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Children, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Out & About, Play, Preschooler, Seasonal, Vancouver Comments Off on Bad Hat Theatre’s Peter Pan Has Landed in Granville Island

We were provided tickets to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.   The Waterfront Theatre has plush comfortable seats but be prepared to be snuggle up close to your seat mate. The show itself tells the classic tale with pirates, lost boys, Tinkerbell,…

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5 Inspirational Speakers at WE Day 2019 in Vancouver

by in Around Vancouver Town, Ask The Expert, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Classes, Education, entrepreneurship, events, Family, five things, Fraser Valley, Health and Wellness, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Parenting, Resources, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Shopping, Vancouver Comments Off on 5 Inspirational Speakers at WE Day 2019 in Vancouver

I was given media accreditation to attend this show. All opinions are my own. I think it is so important to teach our youth that their voices matter and that they have the ability to change the world. Schools can offer WE day clubs built…

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