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Modern Mama Holiday Toy Guide 2021 + Giveaway

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It is that time of year yet again and like always the holidays seem to sneak up on you. No matter what holiday you celebrate as parents toys are always involved and it gets harder and harder each year to pick the best ones for…

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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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Luminaria at the U of A Botanical Gardens Giveaway

by in Activities, Child-Friendly Places, Christmas, date-night, Edmonton, events, Family, Giveaway, holiday, Modern Mama, Review, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert Comments Off on Luminaria at the U of A Botanical Gardens Giveaway

This weekend, my family and I ventured out in to the winter wonderland of Luminaria. It was like a dream. Lights and snow as far as the eye could see. The lights danced on the building in the Aga Khan Garden as music played. “Princesses”…

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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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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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Magic of Lights at Castrol Raceway Giveaway 2021/22

by in Activities, Child-Friendly Places, Contest, Edmonton, events, Family, Giveaway, holiday, local events, Modern Mama, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert 17

Christmas lights still make me feel like a little girl. Nothing gets me more excited for the holiday season. I was fortunate enough to be invited to the media preview of the lights last night and it did not disappoint. There are lights as far…

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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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How Does She Do It?…. With Nicole Mihaljevich

by in Blogs, Calgary, Edmonton, Family, Fraser Valley, How Does She Do It, Modern Mama, Mom, National, Seasonal, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Vancouver Comments Off on How Does She Do It?…. With Nicole Mihaljevich

Modern Mama interviews Mom’s in our “How Does She Do It?” feature. If you are interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram. This week’s How Does She Do It? mama is…Nicole Mihaljevich! I am the newest Blogger for Modern Mama Calgary. I have been…

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