connie, Author at Modern Mama

Laura Mercier and Fresh Gift Sets for Her (Giveaway!)

*I received products to include them in this post These are the PERFECT gift for your best friend, your Mom, or of course, YOU. Which is why I’m closing this giveaway on Boxing Day, so that YOU keep it for YOU! We are giving away…

Christmas Toy Guide + Wishlist

*affiliate links used below. While my girls are slowly (or not so slowly) growing out of toys, I decided that this year I was going to donate any and all children’s items I receive to feature here at Modern Mama, to my local charity, the…

Appaman Fall + Winter Style for Girls

*Ivy received two outfits from Appaman. As all of the Fall leaves slowly fall, fade and get swept away in the wind, the kids (and our) wardrobes change. Most of us have moved away from flip flops and back into socks and runners (or…

Guinness World Records – DO Try This At Home!

*Sponsored by Guinness World Records Do you think you could break a Guinness World Records title? Well, it’s never been easier to attempt, with the new 2019 Guinness World Records Book that even includes instructions in the Do Try This At Home section! You can…

FreshPrep Vancouver – Get $33 To Try It

*Meals were provided to me to facilitate this post. We have been using Fresh Prep to ease back in to the Fall and Back To School schedules this past month. There are so many great things about it, it really does make weeknight dinners so…

2018 Ford Escape

I recently drove the 2018 Ford Escape for a week. It’s a small SUV that seats five but has plenty of cargo space in the back and ample leg room, perfect for small families of 3 or 4. I personally wouldn’t recommend it as the…

Cough Syrup Season is Here

*Sponsored by Homeocan It’s here, no doubt. Cough syrup season, that is. Within the first week of school being back in session, all three of my daughters were sick with a cold and cough. I prefer to use homeopathic remedies, especially when they’re young, so…

2018 Honda Clarity plug-in Hybrid

Are you considering an electric or hybrid vehicle for your family? Do you want to save gas and save money? Consider the Honda Clarity as an alternative to a fully electric vehicle. The beauty of the plug-in hybrid is that you can plug it in…

Visit Carolina Beach and Wilmington, North Carolina

Before I get into the family travel part of this post, Hurricane Florence has recently wreaked havoc on North and South Carolina. You can help with the relief, repair and recovery efforts here. My oldest daughter, Nya, and I have been visiting the University of…

The Science Behind Pixar at Science World (WIN!)

I had the opportunity to take my girls to check out the new Science Behind Pixar at Science World this weekend and it was incredible. FIRST THE SMALL PRINT Tickets to enter the Pixar Exhibit are an additional $8/person charge over and above entry into…