Dare I say it? “Summer is here!” Actually, with the humidity this week, it feels as though we bolted directly into August. Crazy weather wreaked havoc on those of us with migraine weather sensitivities, hope you are one of the lucky ones. Last weekends inaugural…
Read More...Modern Bump Brunch Highlights!
What a spectacular turnout at our Modern Bump Brunch on Sunday! We were completely full in our room at Park Royal’s Keg Steakhouse & Bar with 28 new mamas and mamas-to-be, and we couldn’t have asked for a nicer group of women to hang out with…
Read More...5 Things to Consider When Planning a Birthday Party
When planning your child’s birthday party there is a lot to consider. I must admit for H’s first birthday I had all the details figured out way before his birthday and now that Mr. H is a big brother I just don’t have the same…
Read More...Modern Mama TO: The Eagle has landed.
The Bald Eagle that is. The only eagle unique to North America and the national bird to the United States. My name is Isabel Starck, I am an American who now calls Canada home, and with the arrival of my son last December, a very proud…
Read More...Guest Post: Heather’s Birth Photography Experience
We’re thrilled to introduce Heather Van Mil as a guest writer on our blog today. She is the General Manager of Gymboree North Shore Play Music & Arts, a business that has offered us tremendous support since we launched last fall, and we couldn’t be…
Read More...International Children’s Festival!
The International Children’s Festival is set to ignite children (and those young at heart!) with excitement, curiosity, learning and amazement from Tuesday, May 28th – Saturday, June 1st in St. Albert, AB! Over 100 shows representing 9 countries along with 15 hands on site activities…
Read More...Sponsor Spotlight: Mother Me & Yaya Baby
For this season’s Modern Bump Brunch coming up on May 26th, we’ve decided to post interviews with our event sponsors to personally connect our readers with the people behind these wonderful family-focused businesses. Today we’re featuring interviews with Liza of Mother Me (specialized doula care to assist a…
Read More...Sponsor Spotlight: BC Playthings & Tender Tushies
For this season’s Modern Bump Brunch coming up on May 26th, we’ve decided to post interviews with our event sponsors to personally connect our readers with the people behind these wonderful family-focused businesses. Today we’re featuring interviews with Bree of BC Playthings (a toy store…
Read More...Bump Brunch Sponsor Spotlight: Jack & Lola
Writing this post is bittersweet for us. Jack & Lola (owned and operated by dynamic duo Leanne and Kevin), has been a valued part of our North Shore community for new and expectant parents for 5 years now. They have also been keen supporters of…
Read More...Nutrition for Kids – Baby Meets Broccoli (4-9 mos.)
Nutrition for Kids – Baby Meets Broccoli (4-9 mos.) Date/Time: Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 10:00am – 12:00pm Location: Cactus Club Broadway & Granville, private room, 1530 West Broadway, Vancouver Price: $15 members, $20 non-members, $30 couple *Includes workshop, COBS Bread treats, refreshments, and optional nanny…
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