Ashley Cau, Author at Modern Mama

Movie Review: A Simple Favor

The movie was not a gifted experience but this article contains affiliate links if interested in purchasing the book. I found with the trailer and promo for the movie, the cast was so vague about the movie’s plot and I had not read the…

How Does She Do It?…. with Carling Epp

Twice a month we interview Moms for our “How Does She Do It?” feature. If interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram. We are very excited to introduce you to Carling Epp from Mission, British Columbia. Carling is a stay-at-home mom with…

Self-Care September: Kayaking on Harrison River

***This is not a sponsored post*** I couldn’t remember the last time I had done something for the first time. I was browsing a “deals” website when I came across a discounted kayaking trip for two with Harrison Eco Tours. I purchased to use with no…

Self-Care September: My Experience with Floatation Therapy

My float was gifted by Luna Float. All opinions are my own. What is Floatation Therapy? Floating is based off a scientific approach to deep relaxation called Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique which has been around since the ’50s. The tank contains 10″ of water and 1100…

Five Family-Friendly Movies To See in Theatres This Fall

Nothing is better in cool, crisp, (probably) rainy weather then movie popcorn and an outing with the family. A House With A Clock in Its Walls RELEASE DATE: September 21st, 2018 PLOT: Ten-year-old Lewis (Owen Vaccaro) goes to live with his uncle (Jack Black) in a…

Five School Fundraisers to Try This Year

I have been the PAC President of my daughter’s school for the past three years. In our school bigger events make more of a profit and our smaller individual classroom fundraisers are a bust. On average we spend $11,000 every September on class cash for…

How Does She Do It?…. with Alyssia Simser

Twice a month we interview Moms in our “How Does She Do It?’ feature. If interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram. We are very excited to introduce you to Alyssia Simser from Comox, British Columbia. Alyssia and her mother Kim created…

Our Weekday Risk and Reward Chore Routine

Our Experience The chore routine in our house has been a bit hit-and-miss to see what works and what doesn’t. From an early age, my daughter was responsible for cleaning her room and picking up after herself, which she did happily. No allowance was attached to…

Self-Care September: Relationship Expert Marion Baker, RTC

I have paid to attend two of Marion’s workshops at the Ravenstone Retreat. Marion has a referral program where the person being referred and the person making the referral both receive $50 off next booking. Marion Baker is a Registered Therapeutic Counselor with a specialty in…

Review: The Summer of ’84

**This post is not sponsored. I paid to attend a cast/crew screening at the Rio Theatre.** The Summer of ’84 follows four 15-year-old boys on their summer in the suburbs. Their small town in Oregon has been rocked by the “Cape May Strangler” that has…