poppy

Giving Tuesdays – Poppy Barley

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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Fraser Valley Spray Parks

Spray Parks in the Fraser Valley

Abbotsford Spud Murphy Park – 32285 Hillcrest Ave This is a fun little park.  There is also a water filling station where you can fill your water bottles with the “best water in the world”.  There is a portable washroom on site and lots of…

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Canada Day

Canada Day 2022 in the Fraser Valley

Isn’t it wonderful that Canada Day is back to being live and in-person!  Oh how I have missed the parades, the food and the gatherings.  Canada Day long weekend is a staple of Summer. A time for celebration, bbq’s,  pool parties, fireworks and beverages.  So…

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farmers' market

Edmonton Farmers’ Markets 2022

Edmontonian’s love Farmers’ Markets are there is no surprise why. From fresh and locally grown produce, eggs, honey and more delicious goods, to locally made clothing, and jewelry to flowers, art and more, there is no shortage of wonderful products made right here in our…

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summer

Edmonton Summer Camps 2022

SPORTS CAMPS Green and Gold Summer Sports Camps Get ready to Run, Jump, Throw, Shoot, Spike, or Swim your way through summer on campus.  We have released the 2022 Summer Camp schedule for you to start planning this summer.   We have many options to fill…

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butterflies

Growing Butterflies with Education Station

I’ve seen the butterfly growing kits online before and have always been interested. I am a lover of both science and nature, and my kids always point out butterflies outside, so I thought this would be a perfect activity for all of us. I reached…

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May name is not mom

My Name Is Not MOM!

Mom! Mum! Mommy! Mummy! If you follow Tiffany Jenkins (Juggling the Jenkins), Meredith Masony (That’s inappropriate) and Dena Blizzard (One Funny Mother), you will already be familiar with the comedic attributes they bring to fellow parents about motherhood/parenthood.  A much needed perspective for many of…

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cake

Small Business Sunday – Amy’s Little Cakery

Small business Sunday is a chance for Modern Mama to help promote small businesses, many of which are local.  It is an opportunity to help highlight and feature their incredible services and products to our Modern Mama audience. If you own your own business, or know…

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basketball

Edmonton Stingers Basketball 2022 Giveaway

There are fantastic sports being played in our city, and Modern Mama would love to promote these exceptional athletes. The Edmonton Stingers Basketball Team compete with the Elite Canadian Basketball League. Come enjoy affordable family entertainment this season. The first home game is Friday, May…

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Jurassic quest

Jurassic Quest Comes to Greater Vancouver & Giveaway

Jurassic Quest is coming to British Colombia at two locations over 2 different weekends.  See the life-size dinosaurs in Vancouver the weekend of May 13-15, 2022 at Vancouver Convention Centre or May 20-23 in Abbotsford at the TRADEX Trade and Exhibition Center. With a building…

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