connie, Author at Modern Mama

Eczema Skin Care Line Giveaway + Samples

*Sponsored by Flexitol Canada If your child (or you) experience eczema, you know you just want relief. You want to ease the itch and pain as quickly as possible. As mothers, we just want to see our little ones happy, healthy and free from pain….

2018 Toyota Sienna Drive, Why I Still Love Mini-Vans

*I have partnered with YMC & Toyota and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. If you’ve been following along on any, or all, of my test drives since 2015, you will already know how big of a mini-van fan that…

What I Wore: Prana Yoga and Discount Code

*I received the outfit from prAna yoga wear to share this discount code with you: 15% off all non-sale items on their site! Your code is AECPS18! We all know, yoga clothing is the uniform of modern motherhood. Right? But wouldn’t it be nice to know our…

Huggies #NoBabyUnhugged Celebrates 1 Year at Victoria General Hospital

* This NoBabyUnhugged post is Sponsored by Huggies® April 5th marked the first anniversary of the launch of Island Health’s Huggies® No Baby Unhugged® program at Victoria General Hospital (VGH). I was honoured to attend the media opening day of the program at Victoria General Hospital last…

Shaw Kindness Sticks Grant Program NOW OPEN!

This post is sponsored by Shaw. All opinions are my own. With Pink Shirt day happening every year in February, it’s easy to forget that bullying prevention education and community involvement should be happening all year long. Shaw introduces the Kindness Sticks Grant for kids…

3 Things to Consider Before Buying a Mattress Online

Although e-commerce has seen a surge in popularity in the retail industry, most consumers still want the tactile experiences offered by physical stores. This is especially true when it comes to making large purchases such as buying a mattress. However, although there are benefits to…

Family-Friendly Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island

The family-friendly Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island are a family-run garden destination since 1906. But these days, it’s not just a destination to view pretty plants and flowers, it is oh so much more. We recently visited Victoria at the Doubletree by Hilton downtown to try their…

Easter Picks at Indigo (Win a $50 Gift Card!)

I love Indigo, I think I’ve made myself clear on that here on the blog for some time. I go into Indigo for inspiration, to wander, to browse picture books and often shop for gifts there too. With Easter right around the corner (next weekend,…

It’s 2018 and Cereal Bags Need to be Resealable

Sponsored by Malt-O-Meal cereals. All opinions are my own. I can’t remember now who it was, but a dad blogger tweeted a hilariously accurate tweet the other day. He tweeted something like “It’s 2018, how are cereal bags not resealable yet?!” and I couldn’t agree…

What To Do In Victoria with Kids

We went to Victoria to check out the Doubletree by Hilton this Spring Break and discovered so many beautiful things in and around Victoria. The ferry ride over to Vancouver Island alone is a site for sore eyes. British Columbia is simply stunning. If you…