alone

I took a trip alone, and it was exactly what I needed

by in Books, Calgary, Edmonton, Food, Fraser Valley, Getaway, Health and Wellness, Modern Mama, Mom, National, self-care, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on I took a trip alone, and it was exactly what I needed

I have always needed alone time. Even when I was a little girl, you could give me a colouring book, some crayons, and a quiet corner, and I was happy as can be. Before I met my husband and had kids, I used to go…

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giving tuesday

Giving Tuesdays – Good Food For Good

by in Calgary, Cooking, Eats, Edmonton, entrepreneurship, Food, Giving Tuesday, Modern Mama, National, Nutrition, Vancouver Comments Off on Giving Tuesdays – Good Food For Good

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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nightrise

Banffs Newest Experience: Nightrise

by in Aboriginal, Activities, Calgary, Child-Friendly Places, Edmonton, events, Family Travel, Fraser Valley, Modern Mama, National, Out & About, Review, Seasonal, St. Albert, travel, Vancouver Comments Off on Banffs Newest Experience: Nightrise

The holiday season has come to a close and the new year is here. I know Janurary to March is kind of a crummy time of year in my opinion as the highs of the festive season end, bills roll in, and it seems like…

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2021.5 Mazda CX-5

2021.5 Mazda CX-5 Review

by in Calgary, Cars, Edmonton, Fraser Valley, Modern Mama, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Review, Reviews, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Winnipeg Comments Off on 2021.5 Mazda CX-5 Review

I recently had the opportunity to test drive the 5-seat 2021.5 Mazda CX-5 Signature edition.  With a SKYACTIV – G 2.5 T 4-cylinder engine with Dynamic Pressure Turbo Drive 6 -speed automatic transmission all-wheel drive. Anytime you get to rent a vehicle or test drive…

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banff

Happy Holidays From Banff

by in Calgary, Edmonton, Family Travel, Fraser Valley, Modern Mama, National, Out & About, Review, Seasonal, travel, Vancouver Comments Off on Happy Holidays From Banff

The perfect location to enjoy the holidays is most definitely the mountains! The beautiful views and Christmas vibes are unparalleled and after spending the past two years cooped up at home we couldn’t wait to visit when Pursuit invited us out. Banff has so many…

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hamilton

Tickets for Broadway’s HAMILTON go on sale December 15, 2021

by in Broadway, date-night, Edmonton, events, Seasonal, Theatre Comments Off on Tickets for Broadway’s HAMILTON go on sale December 15, 2021

Tickets for HAMILTON in Edmonton to go on sale December 15, 2021 Presale tickets for American Express Cardholders on sale December 13th. Tickets for members of Broadway Across Canada’s e-Club go on sale December 14th. Performances to run in Edmonton June 20 – July 10, 2022…

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music

Crescendo Music Studios 2 FREE WEEKS

by in Activities, Children, Discounts, Edmonton, Modern Mama, music, Preschool, Sherwood Park, Toddlers Comments Off on Crescendo Music Studios 2 FREE WEEKS

Is your child musically inclined? Are they interested in learning an instrument or singing? Want to improve their musical abilities? Is your child a future Broadway star and looking to work on their talents? Look no further than Crescendo Music Studios. Located in Sherwood Park,…

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Modern Mama Video Game Guide 2021

by in Activities, Calgary, Edmonton, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Gifting, Holiday Guide, Modern Mama, National, Online Shopping, Products, Seasonal, St. Albert, Surrey, Vancouver Comments Off on Modern Mama Video Game Guide 2021

Video games are our kid’s most requested gifts for any holiday and Christmas is no exception. There are always a wide variety of games released every year so I know finding appropriate games that your kids will love is always a challenge. Here is our…

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book

Modern Mama Book Gift Guide 2021

by in Books, Calgary, Children, Christmas, Crafts, Edmonton, Family, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, holiday, Holiday Guide, Modern Mama, National, North Vancouver, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert Comments Off on Modern Mama Book Gift Guide 2021

In our house when we are deciding what to get the children for Christmas we say they need Something to Do,  Something to Wear,  Something to Read and  Something to Eat. Here is our Book Gift Guide to help you find a great “Something to…

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