It is difficult to convey in writing how excited I am to have discovered Well Fed Studio, a North Shore business owned and operated by local mom and foodie extraordinaire, Ann Marie Rideout. A good friend of mine recently invited me to join a meal…
Read More...Out & About: Weekend of May 4 & 5
There are LOTS of free & low cost events & activities happening this weekend for families on the North Shore and nearby. This weekend’s line-up includes Lego Garden Building, CityFest, WIBIT pool event, Bellies to Babies Celebration and more. We hope you get a chance…
Read More...Calling All Mamas! Get Fit, Have A Blast & Support Cancer Research With Team in Training!
Today’s post is dedicated to Team in Training, a program that I joined a few years ago with a great friend to get fit, have fun, raise funds for an extremely worthy cause, and go on a fully funded trip to San Francisco to run…
Read More...Bellies to Babies Celebration – Sunday, May 5th!
Celebrate Motherhood at Bellies to Babies Celebration™, BC’s best and original tradeshow for new and expectant parents. Whether you’re a rookie or becoming a mom for the second or third time, this day is just for you! Come visit us at our Modern Mama booth and…
Read More...Don’t Miss Once Upon A Belly (Sunday, April 28th)
Come out and join us at Once Upon a Belly in Yaletown on Sunday, April 28th! With several workshops, lots of exhibitors and booths for shopping, it’s a great outing if you’re a new or expecting mama. Come see us at our Modern Mama booth…
Read More...Book Review & Giveaway – Simplicity Parenting
Kim John Payne’s Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier and More Secure Kids by Jai Onofrey When I came upon Kim Payne’s book, Simplicity Parenting, the first thing that struck me was the front cover. Two pairs of feet swinging…
Read More...Mama’s Night Out Prize & Event Sponsors: S-Y
It’s our last day featuring prize & event sponsors for our sold out Mama’s Night Out on April 16th. As we reach the end of the alphabet, we cover businesses from S through Y! If you want to make your home safer for your children &…
Read More...Mama’s Night Out Event & Prize Sponsors: H-R
We’re onto day 2 of featuring our April 16th Mama’s Night Out prize and event sponsors (letters H-R). Thanks so much for all of your amazing contributions! For 60 years, Hennessey Salon & Spa has been providing quality beauty services to western Canada. Their two…
Read More...Mama’s Night Out Event & Prize Sponsors: A-G
We’re so excited about our SOLD OUT Mama’s Night Out coming up on Tuesday, April 16th! Starting from the beginning of the alphabet, here’s a brief introduction to a few of our wonderful event & prize sponsors. BC Playthings is a family-run business in Edgemont Village…
Read More...Re-cap of Infant Nutrition Workshop with Kristen Yarker!
Yesterday’s Infant Nutrition Workshop with Kristen Yarker of Vitamin K Nutrition Consulting was geared toward babies aged 4-9 months, so I was pleasantly surprised to learn tons of new information that I can use for feeding my 10-month old as well! Things I didn’t know (or…
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