I have never been good at good-byes. I cry at the airport even when I’m not the one saying good-bye! So it is with a very heavy heart that I write this post… to say good-bye to a chapter in my life that has brought me so much joy!…
Read More...Out & About: Family Day & Valentines Activities
With our first ever B.C. Family Day coming up on Monday, February 11th and Valentines Day just a few days later, this week is shaping up to be a big one for families on the North Shore! Here’s our round-up of family-friendly activities, and ideas for…
Read More...Welcome to baby Samuel “Sammy” Schick!
On January 18th, I welcomed my 2nd son, Sammy Schick into the world. He was 1 week early, and ready to come out! A week later, Justine from B Life Photography came by my house to take some newborn snapshots of the family. Justine is…
Read More...Modern Mama Perks Card
Membership has it “perks“! Purchase your Modern Mama Perks Card today and enjoy discounts with all of our fabulous Perks Partners and more! How exciting is this?! You get a full YEAR of not only discounts on Modern Mama events, but there are many other perks AND partner discounts to be had,…
Read More...Around Town
What’s happening for families around town… (Don’t forget to check out our Modern Mama upcoming events page too!) I think this is fantastic for parents of 4-5 year olds!: KINDERGARTEN IMMUNIZATION AND WELLNESS FAIR Friday, February 8th 10:00am-2:00pm www.surrey,ca Hosted by the City of Surrey…
Read More...Media Sponsors: yoyomama, North Shore Mama and Kids Vancouver
Helping us spread the word about Modern Mama North Shore and our upcoming Launch Party at Gymboree on January 27th are three wonderful media sponsors: yoyomama.ca, North Shore Mama, and kidsvancouver.com. Every mama knows that precious moments to ourselves are few and far between. And…
Read More...Sponsors: Bean Around the World, Cactus Club & COBS
Thanks to Bean Around the World, Cactus Club Cafe and COBS Bread, the families attending our Launch Party at Gymboree on Sunday, January 27th will have delicious coffee and treats to enjoy, and an awesome prize for our Cover Kid Contest winner! Bean Around the…
Read More...Out & About: Weekend of January 18 – 20
We’re definitely starting to feel the cold of this North Shore winter, and desperately looking for fun things to do both indoors and out to entertain our wees ones! With virtually no special events happening here this weekend, here’s our roundup of drop-in playtimes, family…
Read More...Prize Sponsors (U-Y): Usborne Books, Vancouver Aquarium, Warm Buddy & Yaya Baby!
This is our last feature on prize sponsors before our Launch Party on Jan 27th! Today’s post covers letters U through Y: Usborne Books (Sarah Green), Vancouver Aquarium, Warm Buddy & Yaya Baby! Want to stock up on high-quality books for your little ones? Sarah Green, North Shore mom and Independent Usborne Consultant, has…
Read More...Prize Sponsors (R-T): Robots & Princesses, Sweet Dreams & Flying Machines, Toy Jungle
We’re coming down the home stretch reviewing our Launch Party prize sponsors! Today we’re pleased to introduce Robots & Princesses, Sweet Dreams & Flying Machines and Toy Jungle. Every family with young kids should have a stack of Soft Wipes from Robots & Princesses in…
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