Most people would agree that one of the best things about the holidays are the brand new Christmas Pjs. Pajamas are one of the most traditional holiday gifts to give to family and most of us have grown to expect to see them under the…
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Weekday Egg Recipe You Will Love
Yes, this Weekday Egg Recipe post is sponsored by Egg Farmers of Canada, but I thought it was absolutely fitting that they would reach out to me during a week that the chaos around here felt crushing with deadlines and places to be and I…
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I’ve Been Pregnant Before, Why Is It So Hard This Time?
Today, the dialogue around fertility has become more mainstream. One in six Canadian couples suffer with fertility issues. For women some factors include infrequent ovulation, tubal damage from infections or diseases, endometriosis, and egg quality and quantity due to many people choosing to delay childbearing….
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6 Ways To Feel Better When You’re Pregnant During Flu Season
Nothing is worse that being Pregnant During Flu Season. We hope that with due diligence, the flu shot and a little prayer we will not get sick during flu season. Sadly not everything goes to plan even with taking all the precautions and eating your…
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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
I love mini-vans. There are so many perks to driving a minivan over an SUV, to be really honest. I’ll tell you more about why in a moment, but first, I want to tell you a little more about the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, Canada’s…
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5 Healthy Pregnancy Snacks
When you are pregnant it can be really hard to find the time and energy to make sure you are eating well. Add in morning sickness and aches and pains and it becomes even more challenging. So on the days that you are feeling up…
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Educating and Preparing your Kids for an Eye Exam
We as parents want to do everything we can to make sure our children are successful in all aspects of their lives. So it is shocking when so many parents overlook something so very important: eye health. In light of this, we here at Modern…
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A Nesting Mama’s Checklist
When you start to hit the tail end of your 2nd trimester most, especially myself, find themselves flying around trying to get everything perfect for when baby arrives. For first time moms this is especially true, there is so much to do and it is…
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7 Lactation Recipes Any Mom Will Love
As soon as your little one first reaches your arms you have nurses, doctors and midwives all helping you to breastfeed your new babe. Of course this is harder for some mothers than others, sometimes one of the best ways to promote a bigger supply…
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Helping Your Kids See … for Free
There is one thing that many parents forget to do as part of their back-to-school routine: eye exams. In fact, about 35% of Canadian parents don’t even think about eye exams at the beginning of the school year. A pretty shocking number when considering how…
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