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Advent Cocktails For 2020

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This year we thought we would add a little more “cheer” to the rest of 2020.  With the help of my best friend Shauna, who is a self-proclaimed mixologist, we are bringing you a new festive cocktail every day. Shauna has a real knack for…

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2020 Advent Calendars

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**Disclaimer – Any links in this article are an affiliate with Amazon, and I am compensated for any purchases made through these links** I don’t know about you, but when I think of an Advent Calendar, I typically think of the chocolate Advent Calendars I…

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Must Have Video Games & Movies Christmas 2019 + Giveaway

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*Disclosure: I did receive some of these games and DVDs in exchange for this blog post. However, all my opinions are my own*   The latest video games and movies are always at the top of my kid’s Christmas lists and this year is no…

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Christmas Toy Guide 2019 + Giveaway ( Giveaway Closed )

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*Disclosure: I was gifted these items, however, all my opinions are my own* * Affiliate links used below *   As December is here the pressure is on to find the perfect gifts for your children and family members. My children are ages 7 and…

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5 Reasons to Visit the 10th Annual Vancouver Christmas Market

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Dad, date-night, Eats, events, Family, fashion, five things, Food, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Gifting, Holiday Guide, Hot Finds, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Out & About, Parenting, Preschooler, Seasonal, Shopping, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on 5 Reasons to Visit the 10th Annual Vancouver Christmas Market

I was invited to a media preview of this year’s event. All opinions are my own. The Vancouver Christmas Market always makes me feel like the Christmas season has arrived. Between the festive decorations and the Gingerbread Men singing carols it’s impossible not to enjoy…

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25 Markets Happening This Holiday Season

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, beauty, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Cooking, Crafts, Eats, events, Family, fashion, Food, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Gifting, Holiday Guide, Hot Finds, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, prizes, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Shopping, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on 25 Markets Happening This Holiday Season

Mission Where: Heritage Park Center, 33700 Prentis AvenueWhen: November 9th and 10th from 10am to 5pmInfo: This is the 38th Annual Christmas Craft Market. Over 115 vendors will be selling unique one-of-a-kind hand crafted items. Entry is by donation. There will be an ATM on site and…

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Kids Easter Basket Toy Ideas 2019

by in Edmonton, Family, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Gifting, Holiday Guide, Hot Finds, Modern Mama, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Online Shopping, Preschool, Preschooler, Product Reviews, Products, Review, School of Mom, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Shopping, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Winnipeg Comments Off on Kids Easter Basket Toy Ideas 2019

  *Disclosure: I did receive samples of these products to be able to facilitate this blog post. As always all my opinions are my own*   I have always struggled with what to put into my children’s Easter baskets. And with only a couple weeks to…

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Five Christmas Cookies Santa Would Love On Christmas Eve

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  Mr.Claus will soon be coming to town and in our house, we always make freshly baked cookies just for him. In the past, we have made the classics, sugar cookies, and gingerbread men but this year we are looking to shake things up. So,…

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Santa Claus is Coming to The Fraser Valley

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The holidays are officially here. If taking your kiddos to see Santa is part of your family tradition then below is a list of where you can see Santa throughout the Fraser Valley this winter. Mission Where: Unit 345, Junction Shopping Centre  When: Now until…

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