candlelight

Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Queen

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Modern Mama and Fever have collaborated to present some new and original events, perfect for both families and date-nights. Last evening, I was invited to the Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Queen. I had seen previous pictures of other candlelight concerts, but was blown away…

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Cocktail Advent 2021

2021 Modern Mama Holiday Cocktail Advent

by in Calgary, date-night, Eats, Edmonton, Food, Fraser Valley, Giveaway, holiday, Holiday Guide, Modern Mama, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Recipes, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver Comments Off on 2021 Modern Mama Holiday Cocktail Advent

I am very excited for the 2021 Cocktail Advent.  This year I have teamed up with several local distilleries for some awesome holiday cocktails. Check out last years holiday cocktail advent here. In celebration of the many wonderful local distilleries, I have a great line-up of…

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Field to Fork Challenge

BC Youth Needed in Field To Fork Challenge

by in Activities, Contest, Cooking, Eats, events, Food, Fraser Valley, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, North Shore, North Vancouver, Nutrition, prizes, Recipes, Surrey, Vancouver Comments Off on BC Youth Needed in Field To Fork Challenge

Chamomile honey ice cream, BC salmon ginger cakes, maple-thyme roast chicken …do I have your attention?  These are just a few of the amazing recipes that kids won with, in last years Field to Fork Challenge. If you have not heard of the Field to…

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Fresh Salsa

Fresh Fruit Salsa Recipe

by in Calgary, Cooking, Eats, Edmonton, Food, Fraser Valley, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Nutrition, Recipes, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Winnipeg Comments Off on Fresh Fruit Salsa Recipe

In honor of Cinco De Mayo, we like to prepare a large bowl of fresh salsa (Pico de Gallo).  In our house we are big fans of fresh salsa over cooked salsa. There is nothing like the taste of all those amazing flavors together! One…

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Raising Healthy Eaters

Raising Healthy Eaters, Food For Thought – Part 2

by in Ask The Expert, Books, Calgary, Children, Cooking, Eats, Edmonton, Education, Family, Food, Fraser Valley, Health and Wellness, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Mom, National, Nutrition, Parenting, School of Mom, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Vancouver Comments Off on Raising Healthy Eaters, Food For Thought – Part 2

If you have been following past articles/my social media accounts, you will know that I recently started working with Joanna from Rejoice Nutrition & Wellness. Well, I have been extremely lucky to have Joanna contributing some articles over the next few months. The first of our series…

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Raising Healthy Eaters

Raising Healthy Eaters – Part 1

by in Ask The Expert, Calgary, Children, Cooking, Eats, Edmonton, Family, Food, Health and Wellness, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Mom, National, Nutrition, Parenting, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert Comments Off on Raising Healthy Eaters – Part 1

If you have been following past articles/my social media accounts, you will know that I recently started working with Joanna from Rejoice Nutrition & Wellness. Well, I have been extremely lucky to have Joanna contributing some articles over the next few months. The first of…

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Valentines Day In a Pandemic

Valentines Day During a Pandemic

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Calgary, Cooking, Crafts, date-night, Eats, Edmonton, events, Family, Food, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Movies, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Play, Preschool, Recipes, Seasonal, Surrey, Toddlers, Vancouver Comments Off on Valentines Day During a Pandemic

  Valentines Day is coming up and if you live here in Canada, between the colder weather and the various provincial health orders restricting us, it leaves us wondering how we can celebrate this special day.   Here are some ideas on how to make…

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Blueberry Pancake Day

Blueberry Pancake Day

by in Cooking, Eats, Family, Food, Fraser Valley, Health and Wellness, Kid, Local, National, Recipes, Surrey, Vancouver Comments Off on Blueberry Pancake Day

January 28th is Blueberry Pancake Day! Although this year’s Blueberry Pancake Day looks a little different, one thing hasn’t changed: the delicious BC Blueberries that turn regular pancakes into dishes fit for National Blueberry Pancake Day.   Make National Blueberry Pancake Day Special   To…

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Evive

Evive Nutrition

by in Business, Discounts, Eats, Edmonton, Food, Fraser Valley, Health and Wellness, Modern Mama, Mom, National, North Vancouver, Nutrition, Online Shopping, Parenting, Products, Review, Reviews, School of Mom, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Vancouver Comments Off on Evive Nutrition

***Disclaimer – I was gifted these products to test and review. All opinions are my own.*** As a (relatively) new mom, I know how much of a struggle it is to take the time for myself throughout the day. In the early weeks and months…

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