Nursing is a beautiful thing. Immediately after your baby is born, it’s essential to start the breastfeeding process. This is important because it strengthens the mother-infant bond early on. It is, however, mandatory that you know how to properly nurse your infant. While you may…
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We recently had the opportunity to take the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe on a family road trip. We have been considering an SUV purchase (we’ve been driving a mini-van for years) for a while now so it was great to drive the Tahoe for a week,…
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Let’s face it, mom life is a busy life. With all the good, bad, crazy, awesome, and tired times it encompasses, it sure doesn’t leave a lot of time for putting mom first. It’s easy to think mommy me time is a fantasy… Mommy Me…
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Family Day weekend is nearly here! In our previous post we shared some fantastic ideas on what to do on family day in Calgary and today we have a post for those of you looking to get out of town with your family this weekend. Local…
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We have all been there. Exhausted, tired, trying to keep it all together, it has almost become the definition of “mom life”. While it does seem crazy at times, there are other times where it is so rewarding and so complaining about it, or asking…
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We’re thrilled to have Sharon from Calgary Birth Essential back this week to tell us more of her tips for a faster, easier labour! By: Sharon Loose Here are a few more of my major tips for helping you have a faster easier birth. Remember…
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Whistler, the number one ski resort in North America. The landscape is stunning, the skiable terrain unmatched, the number of activities available for families is uncomparable. (visit this post for Summer fun at Whistler too: Fairmont Chateau Whistler in the Summer for families) Fairmont Chateau Whistler…
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I was at home with my two daughters, then aged 2 and 4 years old, when I started Modern Mama in Edmonton in 2008. I had quit my corporate career to be at home with them and move to Edmonton for my husband’s job. I…
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We are honoured to have Sharon Loose spend some time and write a series for us about making your labour faster and easier, wow, yes we need this! The second part in this series will go live next week! By: Sharon Loose Several years ago…
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Every year, Pantone releases their colour of the year. This is said to be “A symbolic color selection; a color snapshot of what we see taking place in our global culture that serves as an expression of a mood and an attitude.” This year’s colour…
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