How Does He Do It?… with James R.C Smith

by in Blogs, Children, Dad, Dad Bloggers, Dad Survey, entrepreneurship, Family, Fraser Valley, How Does He Do It, Modern Mama, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Parenting, Preschooler, Seasonal, Vancouver Comments Off on How Does He Do It?… with James R.C Smith

Twice a month we will interview dads in our “How Does He Do It?” feature. If interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram.  We are excited to introduce you to James R.C. Smith. He is a Vancouver-based blogger behind the award winning…

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Goodbye Cable, Hello Roku Canada Express Streaming Player

by in Business, Children, Dad, date-night, Disney, Family, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Hot Finds, Kid, Modern Mama, Mom, Movies, National, Online Shopping, Preschooler, Product Reviews, Products, Reviews, Seasonal, Vancouver 1

I was gifted a Roku Express Streaming Player in exchange for this review. All of our channel subscriptions have not been gifted.  All opinions are my own. With the rising cost of cable and the larger selection of streaming options we decided to eliminate cable…

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Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge ends on January 26th

by in Around Vancouver Town, Child-Friendly Places, Dad, date-night, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Kid, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, North Vancouver, Seasonal, Vancouver Comments Off on Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge ends on January 26th

We were provided tickets in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own. Canyon Lights, a Winter Festival, runs until January 26th, 2020 at the Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver. I had not been to the Capilano Suspension Bridge since I was a…

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12 Days of Giveaways Winners

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Contest, Dad, date-night, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Giveaway, Hot Finds, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Parenting, Reviews, Seasonal, Services, Vancouver Comments Off on 12 Days of Giveaways Winners

I was not compensated for this giveaway but reached out to partner with brands that I have previously worked with this year to facilitate this giveaway. I just want to say thank you to everyone who entered the giveaways and to all the vendor’s that…

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5 Reasons to Visit the 10th Annual Vancouver Christmas Market

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Dad, date-night, Eats, events, Family, fashion, five things, Food, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Gifting, Holiday Guide, Hot Finds, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Out & About, Parenting, Preschooler, Seasonal, Shopping, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on 5 Reasons to Visit the 10th Annual Vancouver Christmas Market

I was invited to a media preview of this year’s event. All opinions are my own. The Vancouver Christmas Market always makes me feel like the Christmas season has arrived. Between the festive decorations and the Gingerbread Men singing carols it’s impossible not to enjoy…

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Flyover Canada’s Christmas Experience

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Child-Friendly Places, Dad, date-night, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Modern Mama, Out & About, Parenting, Reviews, School of Mom, Seasonal, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on Flyover Canada’s Christmas Experience

I was provided tickets to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.   Flyover Canada and the Christmas experience truly showcases what a beautiful country we live in. Flyover Canada is a breathtaking, all-ages, flight simulation ride. You get an 8 minute warm up…

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5 Decadent French Toast Recipes To Make for Brunch

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National French Toast Day is November 28th.   Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast from Valentina’s Corner This option is relatively easy to prepare and is recommended that thick bread be used. The prep time is about 10 minutes and the cook time is 6 minutes….

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Cirque de Soleil’s LUZIA has Landed In Vancouver

by in Around Vancouver Town, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Dad, date-night, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Hot Finds, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Out & About, Seasonal, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on Cirque de Soleil’s LUZIA has Landed In Vancouver

I was provided tickets to the show in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own. Before I tell you about this show, I want to put a bit of a warning about an over-zealous usher we encountered so that if you go, you…

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Gallery 7 Theatre’s 2019/2020 Season Has Officially Started

by in Activities, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Dad, date-night, entrepreneurship, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Out & About, Play, Seasonal, Women Comments Off on Gallery 7 Theatre’s 2019/2020 Season Has Officially Started

I have been gifted a ticket to each show in the 2019/2020 season. All opinions are my own. The theme of Gallery 7 Theatre’s 2019/2020 season is Ordinary Heroes. Gallery 7 Theatre’s productions are all family friendly in the themes. The theatre productions are located…

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