What is the AMA Distracted Driving Challenge you ask? Earlier in May I was able to participate in a closed course driving challenge that offered the opportunity for me (the driver) to drive with distractions and without. I was able to see just how…
Read More...Out & About: Family Events on the North Shore (May 23-25, 2014)
LOTS of family events & outings on the North Shore this weekend! Fun includes a number of school fairs, lego & birdhouse workshops at libraries, and sheep shearing festival at Maplewood Farm. Raffi is also coming to Vancouver on Saturday! And for any pregnant…
Read More...Oh Baby – Pregnancy & Baby Expo in North Vancouver – Sat, May 24th!
Calling all pregnant and new moms on the North Shore! Don’t miss the 2nd annual Oh Baby Pregnancy & Baby Expo hosted by North Van Rec this coming Saturday, May 24th. Modern Mama will be there will bells on, along with TONS of amazing resources for…
Read More...Introducing Jill Parker: Little Dreamers Consulting
Our first BabyFest event happens May 10th and I wanted to introduce you to our expert speakers presenting at the one-morning uber-parenting workshop for expectant and new parents. I’d like to introduce you to Jill Parker, of Little Dreamers Consulting What is your background and…
Read More...Mama Needs a Babysitter West Edmonton RECAP
Mama Needs a Babysitter took place on April 8th at My Filosophy in Crestwood. Moms enjoyed a glass of wine; cheese, crackers and fruit; and decadent pastries from COBS Bread. The fabulous ladies from My Filosophy were on hand to offer fashion advice and an exclusive discount…
Read More...Flaunt Tradeshow 2014
Flaunt by WECAN is a tradeshow that celebrates women entrepreneurs! Women Entrepreneurs Connecting and Networking (WECAN) is a business network for entrepreneurial and professional business women in Canada and they are offering a fabulous trade show that features local woman lead businesses! This event is…
Read More...Kinderland Market
Kinderland Market – the trade show every mom is talking about – is back in its second year! Featuring new and gently used children’s items, Kinderland Market is the largest independent bi-annual show of its kind in the Edmonton area. With 12,000 sq. ft. of…
Read More...21 Days to Get In Shape
I don’t know about you, but Spring seems a much better time to make—and keep—resolutions. Especially if they have anything to do with Fitness. While I don’t have a set number of pounds I’d like to shed, I do have a desire to feel…
Read More...Tickets for the Kid’s Fest go on sale today!
The Vancouver International Children’s Festival Tickets go on sale today! When the Vancouver International Children’s Festival arrives, Granville Island really comes to life! With four fantastic indoor theatre venues, a big-top tent and a bustling arts activity village, the Kids Fest site becomes your family’s…
Read More...Around Toronto Top 5 Picks
Spring has finally Sprung! It’s been a wonderful week with sunshine gracing our skies. Gone is the mountain of snow in front of our home, and up are popping the buds eager to bloom. In preparation of Easter next week, I have gathered a few…
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