How Does She Do It?… with Elaine Kao

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Once a month we interview moms in our “How Does She Do It?” feature. If you are interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram. Are you an Urban or Suburban Mama, where do you live? I’m a suburban mom! I live in…

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Giveaway: CTYP’s Peter Pan

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I have been provided with tickets to facilitate this giveaway. All opinions are my own. The Carousel Theatre for Young People is presenting Peter Pan from November 20th, 2019 to January 5th, 2020. This version of Peter Pan is meant for children 4 and older,…

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Guest Blogger: Patricia Shepherd, Car Seat Educator

by in Ask The Expert, Baby, Baby Gear, Bump, Business, Children, Classes, Education, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Guides, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Newborn, Parenting, Pregnancy, Preschool, Products, Safety, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Vancouver, Workshops Comments Off on Guest Blogger: Patricia Shepherd, Car Seat Educator

We welcome guest blogger Patricia Shepherd to talk about car seats. She is a CPST and BCAA Car Seat Educator. Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada (CPSAC) is a national organization that certifies Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs). There are over 2100 techs across Canada,…

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2019 Having A Baby Guide: Fraser Valley

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Ask The Expert, Baby, Blogs, Books, Breastfeeding, Bump, Business, Children, Classes, Contest, Cooking, Dad, Eats, Education, entrepreneurship, events, Family, Family Travel, Financial, Fitness, Food, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Gifting, Giveaway, Guides, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Health and Wellness, Hot Finds, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Mom, Newborn, Parenting, Play, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Guide, Product Reviews, Products, Resources, Reviews, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Toddlers, Vancouver, Women, Workshops Comments Off on 2019 Having A Baby Guide: Fraser Valley

  Bump Guest Blogger: Folate vs Folic Acid Prenatal Fitness Classes in the Fraser Valley Hair or Bare at Sugar’d Canada Where To Find Maternity Clothing in the Fraser Valley 5 Must-Read Funny Pregnancy Books Nesting Guest Blogger: Patricia Shepherd, CPST Baby Shower Shopping on…

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CTYP’s The Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito

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Our tickets to attend The Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito were complimentary. All opinions are my own.  Tanisi or Hello. This is how we began the Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito. A story of a little mosquito who has no wings and is…

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Baby Shower Shopping on a Budget at Once Upon A Child

by in Baby, Baby Gear, Baby Guide 2019, Back to School, Breastfeeding, Bump, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Disney, Family, fashion, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Green Living, Guides, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Mom, Newborn, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Guide, Preschooler, Products, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Shopping, Style, Toddlers, Vancouver Comments Off on Baby Shower Shopping on a Budget at Once Upon A Child

This is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own. Once Upon A Child is a local consignment store with multiple locations throughout the Fraser Valley. OUAC buys gently used children’s clothing, shoes, toys and baby gear and pays cash on the spot. For…

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5 Canadian Dad Bloggers to Follow on Instagram

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Parenting is hard and we are all in the struggle together. As parents, and especially new parents sleep deprivation and maintaining sanity doesn’t leave for much out of the house time. At 2am you are not likely to pick up the phone to call a…

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Guest Blogger: 5 Baby-Friendly Dining Options in the Fraser Valley

by in Baby, Baby Guide 2019, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Cooking, date-night, Eats, Family, five things, Food, Fraser Valley, Guides, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Preschooler, Products, Restaurants, Reviews, Seasonal Comments Off on Guest Blogger: 5 Baby-Friendly Dining Options in the Fraser Valley

  We welcome guest bloggers Stefany and Lisa Lavik. These lovely ladies are the people behind Happy Parents BC. They are on a mission to make eating out accessible and affordable for young families. They believe in the importance of the family meal, and aren’t…

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25 Markets Happening This Holiday Season

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, beauty, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Cooking, Crafts, Eats, events, Family, fashion, Food, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Gifting, Holiday Guide, Hot Finds, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, prizes, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Shopping, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on 25 Markets Happening This Holiday Season

Mission Where: Heritage Park Center, 33700 Prentis AvenueWhen: November 9th and 10th from 10am to 5pmInfo: This is the 38th Annual Christmas Craft Market. Over 115 vendors will be selling unique one-of-a-kind hand crafted items. Entry is by donation. There will be an ATM on site and…

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How Does She Do It?… with Hollie Fraser

by in Business, Children, Cooking, Eats, Family, Food, Fraser Valley, How Does She Do It, Kid, Local, Mama Survey, marriage, Modern Mama, Mom, Parenting, Restaurants, School of Mom, Seasonal, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on How Does She Do It?… with Hollie Fraser

Once a month we interview Moms in our “How Does She Do it?’ feature. If interested in being featured please reach out on Facebook or Instagram.  We are very excited to introduce you to Hollie Fraser. She owns Punk Rock Pastries in Burnaby. It is…

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