Mindful Apps for Kids

Mindfulness Apps for Kids

  There are a huge variety of mindfulness meditation apps to choose from – whether your kids are trying to read/study/calmdown/fall asleep/stay asleep.  Many apps have an online and a physical component.  Studies have shown that mindfulness techniques can help kids fall asleep faster, sleep…

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Raising Healthy Eaters

Raising Healthy Eaters – Part 1

If you have been following past articles/my social media accounts, you will know that I recently started working with Joanna from Rejoice Nutrition & Wellness. Well, I have been extremely lucky to have Joanna contributing some articles over the next few months. The first of…

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness For Busy Families

It has been exactly one year since our lives went from relatively NORMAL to living some level of restriction/lockdown due to the Covid Pandemic.  I remember the day like it was yesterday, spring break had just started and on that day I had an appointment…

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Epoxy Dad

Small Business Sunday with Epoxy Dad

With the second wave of COVID-19 upon us, I have decided to bring back Small Business Sundays! Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and we need to support them however we can. Epoxy Dad is run by husband and wife duo, Clint and…

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Playground

Top 5 Toddler Friendly Playgrounds

March is here, and with that comes some warmer weather. I don’t know about everyone else, but this winter has seemed to be exceptionally long and I am tired of being cooped up in the house all the time! What better time than now to…

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Whats Streaming This Month

What’s Streaming? March 2021

Disney+  Star (launched Feb 23) Disney Plus just realeased Star, streaming that appeals to a more mature audience. Within its existing platform, more than 150 TV series and 500 movies will be available to Canadians. It is being compared to Disney-owned HULU (USA) but not…

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Modern Mama Childrens Book Reviews

Childrens Book Reviews-Winter 2021

One of the fun parts of my job is getting books from publishers to review.  My kids love it when we get new books in the mail as a big part of our family routine are bedtime stories. The following is a list (in alphabetical…

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The Croods: A New Age

Movie Review : The Croods – A New Age

Synopsis: The first prehistoric family is ready for another rocking adventure! The Croods have survived fanged beasts, natural disasters, and even young love, but now they must face their biggest challenge yet: another family! In search of a new home, the Croods discover a walled-in…

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Valentines Day In a Pandemic

Valentines Day During a Pandemic

  Valentines Day is coming up and if you live here in Canada, between the colder weather and the various provincial health orders restricting us, it leaves us wondering how we can celebrate this special day.   Here are some ideas on how to make…

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Play in Colour

Small Business Sunday With Play In Colour

With the second wave of COVID-19 upon us, I have decided to bring back Small Business Sundays! Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and we need to support them however we can. As a mom, I know how difficult it has can be…

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