brunch

Bloom and Brunch Festival Banff April 29 – June 4th

This past weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Bloom & Brunch Festival at the Northern Lights Alpine Kitchen atop the Banff Gondola. This wonderful event is presented by Pursuit Jasper Banff Collection. This was opening weekend, but don’t worry, this delectable buffet…

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xmas

YEG XMAS Market At Fort Edmonton Park Nov 30-Dec 18, 2022

YEG XMAS MARKET Discover captivating light displays, unique culinary experiences, roving performances, festive live theatre, family-friendly workshops, a local market of 100+ rotating vendors, tasty treats, and a whole lot of holiday cheer! Enjoy the beauty and fun of Fort Edmonton Park, enjoy a cocktail…

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peace

Giving Tuesday – Peace by Chocolate

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Giving Tuesday was born and incubated at the 92nd Street Y and its Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact in New York City. Giving Tuesday is…

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5 Holiday Leftover Air Fry Recipes

A few months ago we decided to get an air fryer.  There was so much buzz about the Air Fryer over the last few years, that we decided to give it a try.  While I really did not want or NEED another appliance in the…

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farm

Alberta Open Farm Days August 13 & 14, 2022

ALBERTA OPEN FARM DAYS IS A PROVINCE WIDE OPEN HOUSE COME MEET YOUR RURAL NEIGHBOURS Alberta Open Farms Days is an incubator for agri-tourism and rural sustainability. We bring Albertans together through educational and experiential agricultural-based initiatives to learn about where your food comes from….

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edmonton

Edmonton’s Family Friendly Summer Festivals 2022

They don’t call Edmonton Festival City for nothing. After some cancelled or dialed down festivals for the past couple years, you will want to get out there and enjoy what makes Edmonton summers so wonderful. Here is a list of the family friendly festivals in…

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U-pick

Top 10 U-Pick Farms In and Around Edmonton

U-Picks are a great way to spend a nice summer afternoon with the family and teach your kids where fruits and vegetables come from. Not to mention the deliciouisness that is fresh fruits and veggies! Here is a list of my top 10 U-Pick Farms…

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Edmonton Farmers’ Markets 2022

Edmontonian’s love Farmers’ Markets are there is no surprise why. From fresh and locally grown produce, eggs, honey and more delicious goods, to locally made clothing, and jewelry to flowers, art and more, there is no shortage of wonderful products made right here in our…

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cake

Small Business Sunday – Amy’s Little Cakery

Small business Sunday is a chance for Modern Mama to help promote small businesses, many of which are local.  It is an opportunity to help highlight and feature their incredible services and products to our Modern Mama audience. If you own your own business, or know…

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