Local Vancouver and Fraser ValleyEvents

Upcoming Events in Vancouver & Fraser Valley – July/August

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      Note: Due to COVID19, many events have been cancelled or have gone virtual. As we are notified of new/cancelled events I will update the list.   Arts Umbrella On Screen Saturday, July 25 from 12:00-6:00 p.m. Join us for a day of…

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Small Business Sunday with Summer Adventures in a Box

by in Activities, Childcare, Children, Edmonton, Education, entrepreneurship, Gift ideas, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Mom, National, Parenting, Play, Preschool, Preschooler, Products, Resources, School of Mom, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Small Business Sunday, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert 4

We are all in the middle of practicing physical distancing, and while this time is very challenging for everyone right now, it is especially difficult for small businesses. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and we need to support them however we can,…

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8 Easy At Home Stretches To Alleviate Back Pain

by in Activities, Blogs, Calgary, Edmonton, Education, Fitness, Fraser Valley, Health and Wellness, Modern Mama, National, Resources, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert Comments Off on 8 Easy At Home Stretches To Alleviate Back Pain

Back pain. I don’t know about everyone else, but as a new mom it is hard to find time to stretch daily! I have been suffering with back issues for over a year now, and these stretches have been recommended to me from a Qualified…

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CELEBRATING CANADA DAY 2020….VIRTUALLY

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Child-Friendly Places, date-night, Eats, Family, Kid, Local, local events, Vancouver Comments Off on CELEBRATING CANADA DAY 2020….VIRTUALLY

Everywhere you look, Canada Day 2020 is playing out very differently than it has in the past.  Every year I have always looked forward to having a family- style Canada Day.… packed with kids activities, face painting, food truck food, , local vendor tables, parades…

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Take Your Family Game Night To The Next Level With Hasbro

by in Activities, Edmonton, Family, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Kid, Modern Mama, National, Online Shopping, Preschooler, Product Reviews, Products, Review, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Vancouver Comments Off on Take Your Family Game Night To The Next Level With Hasbro

*Disclosure: I did receive some of these games to be able to facilitate this blog post. As always all my opinions are my own*     With everything happening it’s important to have activities you can do together as a family. We have always enjoyed…

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What To Put In Your Kid’s Easter Baskets 2020

by in Activities, Calgary, Crafts, Edmonton, Family, Fraser Valley, Modern Mama, National, Product Reviews, Products, Seasonal, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Vancouver Comments Off on What To Put In Your Kid’s Easter Baskets 2020

*Disclosure: I was gifted some of these items but as always all my opinions are my own* Easter is just two weeks away! I’m sure with all the craziness going on in the world what to fill your kid’s baskets with is the last thing…

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Science

5 Science Projects to Keep Kids Busy During Physical Distancing

by in Activities, Calgary, Children, Crafts, Edmonton, Education, Family, five things, Fraser Valley, Kid, Local, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Play, Preschool, Preschooler, School of Mom, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Toddlers, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Winnipeg Comments Off on 5 Science Projects to Keep Kids Busy During Physical Distancing

5 Science Projects for Kids With everything that is currently going on in our world, there is a good chance that our kids can sense the stress we are all feeling. Parents who used to go to work are now staying home with their children….

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5 Family-Friendly Movies To See This Spring Break

by in Activities, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Dad, date-night, Disney, Family, five things, Fraser Valley, Kid, Modern Mama, Mom, Movies, National, Parenting, Seasonal, Vancouver Comments Off on 5 Family-Friendly Movies To See This Spring Break

  With Spring Break right around the corner, these 5 family-friendly movies are a great option to help pass the time as a family. There are a range of options from original stories, and sequels to re-visit their favourite characters.   Onward Release Date: March 4th,…

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Child Care

Child Care and After School Activities

by in Activities, Childcare, Children, Classes, Edmonton, Education, Kid, Modern Mama, Parenting, Preschool, Preschooler, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert Comments Off on Child Care and After School Activities

Here is a list of some of the child care facilities in our region. Stony Plain BrightPath Stony Plain Phone: (780) 968-1449 Kids@Play Daycare Phone: (780) 968-0440 Star Bright OSC Phone: (780) 963-3020 Two By Two Me & You  Phone: (780) 591-4333 Karar Performing Arts…

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