British Columbia Craft Distilleries

by in Around Vancouver Town, Business, Calgary, Christmas, Edmonton, Food, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Gifting, Holiday Guide, Hot Finds, Local, Modern Mama, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Winnipeg Comments Off on British Columbia Craft Distilleries

The Distilling industry has really exploded over the last 5 years. A simple Google search of BC distilleries produces 71  results with 6 more opening soon.  Last year I did a holiday cocktail advent on the blog, with a new cocktail posted daily. I am…

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Modern Mama Holiday Gift Guide- Experiences

2021 Holiday Gift Guide – Experiences

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Business, Calgary, Child-Friendly Places, Christmas, events, exhibit, Family, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Gifting, Guides, holiday, Holiday Guide, Local, local events, Modern Mama, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Review, Seasonal, Surrey, Vancouver Comments Off on 2021 Holiday Gift Guide – Experiences

Every year I hear more and more parents saying ” My kids have too much stuff” , “They don’t need anything” ,”I have no idea what to get my kids for Christmas”.    As a result I have seen parents turning to alternatives to “things”…

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aboriginal

Indigenous Peoples Experience at Fort Edmonton Park

by in Aboriginal, Activities, Edmonton, events, exhibit, Family, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert Comments Off on Indigenous Peoples Experience at Fort Edmonton Park

I was fortunate enough to be invited to to see the Indigenous Peoples Experience this weekend. It was a chilly and snowy day but there was little to no wait for the trolley, which was nice and warm, as well as the huge exhibit that…

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Greater Vancouver Holiday Experiences

2021 Festive Experiences in Greater Vancouver

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, events, exhibit, Family, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, holiday, Holiday Guide, Local, local events, Modern Mama, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Out & About, Seasonal, Surrey, Vancouver Comments Off on 2021 Festive Experiences in Greater Vancouver

Are you excited for this holiday season?  This season looks so much better than the last.  So many more things are open and operating this year. Businesses were able to plan for this season, unlike last when many had to switch gears or shut down…

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Disney Encanto

WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIO’S ENCANTO

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Contest, Disney, Family, Fraser Valley, Giveaway, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Movies, North Vancouver, Surrey, Vancouver Comments Off on WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIO’S ENCANTO

**GIVEAWAY ALERT** Disney’s Encanto is in theatres November 24 In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto,” Mirabel—the only ordinary member of her extraordinary family—discovers that the magic surrounding their home is in danger, and she might be her family’s last hope.       SYNOPSIS: Walt Disney…

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Inspired Go

Inspired Go – Healthy Eating, Made Easy

by in Business, Calgary, Cooking, Dad, Discounts, Edmonton, entrepreneurship, Family, Food, Health and Wellness, Local, Modern Mama, National, Nutrition, Product Reviews, Review, Reviews, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Small Business Sunday, Vancouver Comments Off on Inspired Go – Healthy Eating, Made Easy

**Disclaimer – This article was in written in partnership with Inspired Go. However, any opinions expressed are my own.** From now until November 27, 2021, you can use discount code MODERNMAMA at checkout for a discount on your next order As a first time mom…

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Oak and Lavender

Small Business Sunday with Oak and Lavender

by in Crafts, Edmonton, entrepreneurship, Hot Finds, Local, Modern Mama, Products, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Small Business Sunday, St. Albert Comments Off on Small Business Sunday with Oak and Lavender

This is still such a challenging time for small businesses. We love supporting and showcasing local and small business especially female owned. If you would like to be featured please email leah@modernmama.com This week we are talking to Miriam Krause, the owner of Oak and…

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online shopping

5 Online Stores To Shop At This Fall

by in beauty, Children, Edmonton, entrepreneurship, fashion, five things, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Gifting, Health and Wellness, Home, Hot Finds, Local, Modern Mama, Mom, National, Online Shopping, Pregnancy, Seasonal, Shopping, Small Business Sunday, Women Comments Off on 5 Online Stores To Shop At This Fall

This year has gone by in a blink, I am honestly in disbelief that it is already September and that Christmas and Hanukkah are rapidly approaching. I don’t know about you but I have given way too much to Amazon this year and look forward…

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Small Business Sunday with Edmonton Ghost Tours

by in Business, Child-Friendly Places, Dad, date-night, Edmonton, events, Family, Family Travel, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Seasonal, Small Business Sunday Comments Off on Small Business Sunday with Edmonton Ghost Tours

This is still such a challenging time for small business. We love supporting and showcasing small businesses especially female owned. If you would like to be featured please email leah@modernmama.com With Halloween right around the corner, we thought Edmonton Ghost Tours was the perfect feature….

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Hey Clay at CO-OP

Hey Clay is Back at Participating Co-op Food Stores

by in Business, Contest, Edmonton, Family, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Giveaway, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Sherwood Park, Shopping, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Toddlers, Vancouver Comments Off on Hey Clay is Back at Participating Co-op Food Stores

Do your kids like to sculpt and play with molding compounds? If so have you tried Hey Clay?  Hey Clay is non-toxic clay with a  soft, lightweight, smooth foam-like texture that does not smell, stain or cause a mess.  (Which is a huge bonus for…

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