When the sun shines warm rays in October in Edmonton, you go outside. Immediately. Because it could be the last time you get to enjoy a glorious weather day outside for months. This Thanksgiving Monday my family and I did just that and headed to…
Read More...Giveaway Alert!
Attention all you hardworking mamas! It is time to treat yourselves to some well deserved YOU time. Next weekend the Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival is back at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton for its 13th year and guests will be treated with…
Read More...Are You a Mama In The Know? Be a Scout!
Are you a Mama in the Know? We want you! We are on the hunt for two local mamas (South Surrey, White Rock, Langley, or Fraser Valley) of 0-5 year olds who are IN the know. You are the go-to gal with your friends…
Read More...Family Events on the North Shore this Weekend (September 26-28, 2014)
FAMILY EVENTS ON THE NORTH SHORE THIS WEEKEND (Sept 26-28, 2014) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th Friday Night Market at the Shipyards (5 – 10 pm) (FREE) Location: Shipbuilder’s Square at the foot of Lonsdale, North Van Details: Only two more weeks left for the Friday Night…
Read More...{Giveaway Alert!} Win a Holiday Mini Session with Vairdy Photography!
{Giveaway Alert!} Win a Holiday Mini Session with Vairdy Photography! The beautiful & talented Vairdy of Vairdy Photography loves this time of year…welcoming fall and the changing of the seasons, staying in more, relaxing at home and thoughts of the holidays entering our minds! It may…
Read More...Revealing My Hidden Gems for the Best Local Goods for Kids
One of the best parts of working with Modern Mama is networking with so many local and awesome businesses! I absolutely love shopping local because you often get to meet the people behind it all and see the passion they put into their work. A…
Read More...Three Amazing Moms Helping Out Families in the Spruce Grove Area
Meet the Ladies Behind Compassionate Connections Earlier this summer I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely ladies of Compassionate Connections. Gina, Mylan, and Kayla run Compassionate Connections and help families in need in the Spruce Grove area. They operate solely on donated items…
Read More...Belly Baby and Kids Show is THIS Saturday!
This year’s Belly Baby & Kid Show is this Saturday at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds! I will be there along with plenty of other fantastic vendors, so come by and say hi! Saturday September 27 10am – 4pm Cloverdale Fairgrounds (free parking!) $5 Adults (Kids free)…
Read More...It’s Time for a Date Night!
In between raising our daughter, working our full time jobs, and fitting in our hobbies (hockey and woodworking for my hubby, modern mama for me), my husband and I usually touch base at the very end of the day. Once Olivia is asleep we usually…
Read More...Family Events on the North Shore this Weekend (Sept 12-14, 2014)
FAMILY EVENTS ON THE NORTH SHORE THIS WEEKEND (Sept 12-14, 2014) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th Friday Night Market at the Shipyards (5 – 10 pm) (FREE) Location: Shipbuilder’s Square at the foot of Lonsdale, North Van Details: The popular Friday night market is back! Each week you can…
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