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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How Does She Do It?… with Heather Jessup and Claire Battershill
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. We are very excited to introduce you to Heather Jessup and Claire Battershill. Heather lives in Vancouver and…
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Giveaway: Sea Smart School Summer Camp
I was provided with this summer camp to facilitate this giveaway. All opinions are my own. Dr. Elaine Leung founded Sea Smart School in 2016 to help inspire children to love the ocean and empower them to be able to help protect our…
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Top Tips To Give Your Immune System A Boost
Flu season is upon us. And between my daughter starting grade 1 and my son going off to preschool I need all the help I can get! So I have put together my list of immune system boosting tips to try and help you…
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Guest Post : Venture Into Nature St.Albert
Disclosure: I did receive compensation for this post Venture into Nature was started by Beth Jones this year after receiving a Grant (Environmental Initiatives Grant) from the City of St Albert in 2017. About The Walks Venture into Nature organizes walks in and…
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7 Halloween Treats To Share With The Class
October is just around the bend and that means lots of parents will soon get info on all the class parties happening for the holiday. Every year there is an unspoken obligation to provide treats and snacks for your kids whole class and for those…
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New Research Outpost At Vancouver Aquarium Giving Us A New Look At Walrus Growth
If you are looking for something fun to do in Vancouver over the Summer break then the Vancouver Aquarium has a couple great new additions and some great programs you might just want to check out. If you haven’t already heard they have finally opened…
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Educating and Preparing your Kids for an Eye Exam
We as parents want to do everything we can to make sure our children are successful in all aspects of their lives. So it is shocking when so many parents overlook something so very important: eye health. In light of this, we here at Modern…
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5 Tips to Help You Save For Your Next Family Vacation
Every year things are getting more and more expensive, saving for families of all shapes and sizes is also getting a little harder to accomplish. We are all commonly cutting corners and trying to snag extra work here and there to break even or, if…
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Types of Preschools and How to Choose
Preschool already? Time does fly, and before you know it you are registering your toddler (or waitlisting them). There are a number of different types of preschools, which follow slightly different philosophies. Each with its own set of methodology, rules, curriculum, and even toys. While…
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