The weather forecast for Canada Day weekend on the North Shore is currently a bit of rain on Friday and Saturday, and gorgeous sunny skies for Sunday and Monday (fingers crossed the weather report is right!). So grab your families and head out to celebrate Canada at a…
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This week I scoured the web for “deals” and found a few goodies. 1 | I am loving chevron pattern on everything from girls’ dresses to iPhone cases these days – but a picnic blanket? Yes – that too. This gorgeous picnic blanket would be…
Read More...Re-Cap – Baby & Kids Shop-N-Swap at Gymboree!
Thanks to all of you who came out to our Shop-N-Swap at Gymboree Play & Music this past weekend! The room was packed with: tables overflowing with gently used baby & kid stuff for sale; babies and kids enjoying the Gymboree play space while their…
Read More...Huggies Snug and Dry Review & Giveaway
We recently had the opportunity to test out the new Huggies Snug and Dry Diapers; we received a package in the mail containing Huggies diapers and wipes to review! I have two boys in diapers and we go through a lot of diapers and wipes…
Read More...Family Fun Canada
When you’re a parent it can be hard to keep on top of all of the cool attractions, events, and other fun things that are happening in the city around you. Family Fun Canada keeps track of the wide world of family friendly going-ons so…
Read More...Five Things: Links We Love
For years I posted my weekly ‘five things‘ – events and happenings I loved around Edmonton for families. I’m bringing it back! It won’t be focused around events and happenings (although I encourage you to click through to your city’s Modern Mama location to see…
Read More...5 Ways to Become a Less Stressed Mom
By: Tammy Mahan The reality of being a mother can be a little unsettling at times even if you have been consumed with the thoughts and dreams of being a mother for years before you had a baby. You looked forward to the joys of…
Read More...Should You Use an Agency to Find a Nanny?
by: Karen Hughes If you have looked at the child care options available to you and know that a nanny is what will suit your family, how do you find one? First, identify your priorities: do you need a Full or Part time, Live in…
Read More...When to Start Potty Training
For many people potty training can seem like a daunting task, leaving us to wonder When to start? Where to start? and What to do. The other day I wrote a post about what gear is important to have when you start potty training; you…
Read More...5 New Mom Secrets
By: Kristina Cross You will not sleep At least not for the first three months (unless you’re super lucky and you have a super baby that likes to sleep. But no one wants to know that). Baby will likely wake up every 2-3 hours for…
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