Where has the summer gone Mama’s? Enjoy the last weekend of August! APPLE GANZA August 29 Callister Park www.facebook.com/pages/AppleGanza/385011121692445 Join us for apple picking, apple processing, great apple eats and some local music to round out the day. PINK SALMON FESTIVAL August 30 Vanier Park…
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August is more than half over, which means that Vancouver children will be heading back to school before we know it. And even if your little one has been in daycare all summer long, this is the time of year when you’ll want to think…
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Does the question: “What’s for dinner?” strike fear in your heart? by: Kristen Yarker Most parents tell me that the most crazy, stressful time of day is the dinner-bath-bedtime routine is a crazy-making rush. One way to make things easier is to plan your meals….
Read More...The Dreaded “What’s For Dinner?” No More!
Does the question: “What’s for dinner?” strike fear in your heart? by: Kristen Yarker Most parents tell me that the most crazy, stressful time of day is the dinner-bath-bedtime routine is a crazy-making rush. One way to make things easier is to plan your meals….
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Ivy’s new toothbrush has been a hit. She doesn’t even refuse to brush her teeth at bedtime anymore. (I hope the novelty doesn’t wear off) On Sunday at the pool she was tired of swimming so she asked if she could draw. I asked her…
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Ivy’s new toothbrush has been a hit. She doesn’t even refuse to brush her teeth at bedtime anymore. (I hope the novelty doesn’t wear off) On Sunday at the pool she was tired of swimming so she asked if she could draw. I asked her…
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There’s still lots of summer left Mama’s – enjoy with your loved ones! THE FAIR AND THE PNE August 22 – September 7 PNE Fairgrounds www.pne.ca From Superdogs to spinny rides, from ponies to Peter Pan, The Fair is full of fun for the whole…
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Being a mom of a boy can sometimes be rather blah in the fashion department. Sure the clothes are “cute”, mainly because they are tiny, but it can be SO hard to find boys clothes that excite me. Soon after I began running Modern Mama…
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There’s still lots of summer left, and that means there’s lots of time for some frozen treats. But where to go in search of the perfect scoop? Here are some of our favourite Vancouver ice cream shops in and around the city, presented in alphabetical…
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It’s time for another Hot Find Friday, and today it’s Amélie & Max. In a world full of unsustainable fast fashion this online boutique shines. Founded by a Canadian mom, Amélie & Max offers parents a variety of innovative, high-quality and durable children’s fashion, plus practical…
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