Yoga Classes for Kids and Families Yesterday, my family and I went to our first yoga class together. I was riddled with apprehension because our three and half year old doesn’t have a still-sitting bone in his body. When he’s not running or climbing or…
Read More...Baby & Toddler Friendly Coffee Shops in Vancouver
You can’t just head to the nearest cafe with your baby, you gotta think first. When you have a baby or toddler, where to go for coffee with a friend requires a little more thinking than heading to the nearest cafe. For me, in a…
Read More...Around Vancouver Town: St. Patrick’s Day and more! March 15-17th 2014 Edition
Spring has sprung! Isn’t it fantastic? We’ve been waiting so long for those bulbs to pop their blossoms, now if the temperature would warm up, we’d be golden! Speaking of gold, have those trickster Leprechauns been up to no good around your house? Isn’t it fun…
Read More...ModernFamilyExpo is coming to Vancouver: Win a $390 Ultimate Date Night!
Are you looking for ways to live your life in a greener, healthier way? Would you like to attend an event that has you and your family’s needs in mind? One that offers ACTIVE solutions that are eco-friendly and fun too? The ModernFamilyExpo is Set…
Read More...A Day at the Vancouver Zoo
This post was written by Shaunna Prentis over at Modern Mama North Burnaby. Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My!! Last week I was invited by Jelly Marketing to attend a social media event at the Greater Vancouver Zoo to launch their new website Zoo 3.0 !!…
Read More...Kid-Friendly Bakery and Cafe in Vancouver
‘Genuine smiles and gentle gestures serve artisanal German baked goods and delectables at our family-friendly bakery & café. SweetSalt invites you and your children to celebrate the sweet and savoury of life amid local and seasonally inspired tastes on the corner of Fraser and 19th…
Read More...3 Ways to Enjoy the Rain in Vancouver
This post was originally published over at Mom Paradigm.com but I thought it appropriate for a day like today. But now that I’m writing this, the sun is coming out.Vancouver, make up your mind! Just kidding, who doesn’t love the unpredictable nature of the weather…
Read More...Win Tickets to the Vancouver Zoo!
Hi mamas! We’ve got another giveaway for you. This time, it’s all about the zoo, the Greater Vancouver Zoo that is. Modern Mama Vancouver, North Burnaby and North Shore are partnering with The Greater Vancouver Zoo and Jelly Marketing to give away a VIP experience…
Read More...Out & About in the Olympic Village
[jamiesocial]In the past two years since moving to the Olympic Village on False Creek, some call it Southeast False Creek, and some just The Village, I have seen a huge amount of change. What was once a ghost town, with only a bank and a…
Read More...Play: Storytime at Pottery Barn Kids
Pottery Barn Kids hosted Modern Mama for a special Storytime a couple weeks ago, as the launch of our Westside Social Tots Series! (*please excuse my lower quality iphone photos) The children were offered these cushy and comfy chairs and gathered round a Pottery Barn…
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