How Does She Do It? …with Amanda Geering

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

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Academy of Music Offers Classes for Kids in Chilliwack

by in Activities, Back to School, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Classes, Education, Family, Fraser Valley, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Parenting, Preschooler, Resources, Seasonal, Services Comments Off on Academy of Music Offers Classes for Kids in Chilliwack

  This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.  The Chilliwack Academy of Music is a not-for-profit school founded in 1979 and is a federally registered charitable society. They offer students private lessons, group classes and outreach activities. They host student recitals,…

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Tips For A Smooth Transition Back To School

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  How is school right around the corner!? It feels like yesterday was the last day of school and now we are preparing for our journey of getting ready for school to begin. Now, my daughter is going into grade 2 this year so we…

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Our Annual Visit to Vallea Lumina

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Dad, date-night, Family, Family Travel, Fraser Valley, Health and Wellness, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, North Vancouver, Reviews, Seasonal, travel, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on Our Annual Visit to Vallea Lumina

This was a gifted experience but the opinions are my own. Summer in Whistler is a tradition for my family. We go every August and actually have never visited in the winter. Vallea Lumina was a new experience that was introduced last year. You can…

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Back-To-School Crafts for Tween and Teens

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My daughter is heading off to middle school this September. For us this means prepping to create a “cool” and functional locker. At my daughter’s school the lockets are mini. One student will get the top and another will get the bottom. With this being…

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The Greater Vancouver Zoo’s 1st Annual Turtle Dash Happens in One Month

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Contest, Dad, date-night, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Giveaway, Health and Wellness, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, North Vancouver, Parenting, Preschooler, prizes, School of Mom, Seasonal, Surrey, Vancouver Comments Off on The Greater Vancouver Zoo’s 1st Annual Turtle Dash Happens in One Month

This is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own. Why take part? All race profits will go toward funding conservation projects. Learn more about the conservation projects here. Registration includes zoo admission so you can visit your favourite animals after the race. Every…

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Disney’s Descendants 3 DVD Giveaway

by in Calgary, Children, Disney, Edmonton, Family, Fraser Valley, Giveaway, Hot Finds, Kid, Modern Mama, Movies, National, prizes, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Winnipeg Comments Off on Disney’s Descendants 3 DVD Giveaway

I was provided a copy of this DVD to facilitate this giveaway. All opinions are my own. The third installment of Descendants series is out on DVD on August 6th Plot This highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie continues the contemporary saga of good versus…

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How Does She Do It… with Merissa Carter

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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? We live in the small village of…

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CFL Family Day is Happening Across Canada

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Calgary, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Dad, date-night, Edmonton, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, National, Preschooler, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Women Comments Off on CFL Family Day is Happening Across Canada

I was provided tickets for my family to attend. All opinions are my own. CFL Family Day is back for its 2nd year. For Family Day, each local CFL team has unique activities planned but across the league families will have a chance to: Meet…

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