I was really excited to drive the all new 2016 Honda Pilot since its complete re-design. I was extremely impressed with the exterior styling and interior design improvements. The rounded shape is modern and visually appealing which is in keeping up with the other vehicles…
Read More...Mama’s Choice Awards are HERE!
It is our 5th annual Mama’s Choice Awards! A chance for you to share your favourite shops, classes, kid-friendly restaurants around your city with us. We print the winners in our annual Having a Baby Guide in each City this Fall. HAVE YOUR SAY NOW!…
Read More...Preparing to Potty Train
By: Dawnn Whittaker Potty training is, like most things toddler-related, pretty confusing for everyone involved. Thankfully, there are ways you can set yourself up for success. Long before you even ask yourself “When should I start potty training?” you can be preparing your child for…
Read More...Dining Out With Kids: The Portobello in Whistler’s Upper Village
WHO A kid-friendly dining option for breakfast and lunch in the Upper Village, Whister. The Portobello also serves a casual dinner in peak Summer and peak Winter months. WHAT The Portobello is a casual deli-style restaurant located in the Fairmont Chateau Whistler nestled into the…
Read More...Review: Bugaboo Runner
By: Deb Thompson, Modern Mama Calgary I recently had the privilege to test out the Bugaboo Runner. It arrived in a box the size of me, that at first glance completely overwhelmed me! Not having the knack for putting things of this magnitude together, I thought ‘oh…
Read More...5 Reasons You Are Good Enough
By: Kristin Auer Mothers come from all backgrounds, and in all shapes and sizes – but there are twothings we all have in common: for one, we sometimes doubt that we are the best mothers we can be for our children. The other thing we…
Read More...Selling Your Home
Moving is tough, it is a lot of work. Selling a home and maintaining it’s clean look with kids and pets in the house is even harder. Here are some tips for staging and preparing your home for sale. Simple and easy ways to please…
Read More...Gendered Toys: What’s the Big Deal?
by Danika Kimball Last week I went to a store hoping to buy a gift for one of my close friend’s daughters. She’s five, loves Captain America, rolling in the mud (and hugging me afterwards), playing with Barbies, and telling the adults in the room…
Read More...Hot Find Friday: FREE Eyeglasses for Kids!
I recently learned that you can get a pair of eyeglasses FREE at the Real Canadian Superstore (Loblaws) with their Kids See Free program (children aged 4-10 years old, up to $49 value). Entering it’s fifth year, they have provided over 5,000 pairs of eyeglasses…
Read More...Kids Fall Shoe Picks
I told you about The Shoe Company’s BOGO promotion recently and then I took you shopping with me to get the girls some back to school shoes. Now it’s time for me to share my fave picks for the upcoming Fall and Winter season. I…
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