The Perfect Valentines Day Coupon! I scowered the internet for a fun, simple, blank printable coupon template to make my hubby and kids coupons to put with the V-Day gifts. It was hard for me to find a generic one, that I could…
Read More...Hot Find Friday: Cooper & Kid “Dad-is-Awesome” Box
Modern Dads are cooking meals, supervising playgrounds, changing diapers and yet, a boatload of present-day, engaged dads are completely ignored, according to Cooper & Kid; and their mission is to change that. What is Cooper & Kid? Well its essentially a “Dad-is-Awesome” box delivered to…
Read More...Baby’s First Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day with kids is so much better than Valentine’s Day while dating. Your child will love any effort you make to produce red, pink, chocolate, and love in any shape or form. What makes Baby’s First Valentine’s Day extra special is that it’ll be…
Read More...Activity Bags for Travel with Kids
These bags could be used both for flights or road-trips, even just for a weekend getaway to give you and your partner a few extra minutes of quiet. I put these together for my girls for our recent family vacation. This worked especially well for…
Read More...Hot Find Friday: The Worry Woo Monsters
I just discovered the Worry Woo Monsters books and plush toys which help teach kids how to overcome common struggles with feelings. Children often deal with difficult emotions like anxiety, frustration, loneliness, insecurity and fear and don’t know how to cope or even voice those feelings….
Read More...When Is My Baby Ready For Solids? (i.e. Ammunition for the Pressure to Start Early)
By: Kristen Yarker Many moms contact me wondering if their baby is ready for solid foods. When is My baby ready for solids? Usually this comes from two places: Worry that their baby isn’t getting the nutrition that they need from breastmilk/ formula. Pressure from…
Read More...How Does She Do It? …. Connie Peters
It’s time for another How Does She Do It! We are thrilled to introduce you to Connie Peters from Greater Vancouver and founder of Modern Mama. Every few months we’ll interview and feature a ‘Celebrity Mom’! In between we’ll feature ALL moms (You! Please apply here!) Check…
Read More...9 Easy Tips for Losing Weight
I am no healthy eating guru, I love cheeseburgers and nachos and high calorie cocktails just as much as the next girl. However, as some do, I over-indulged over the recent Holidays and now it’s time to get back to reality. Bikini season is just…
Read More...Recipe: Chocolate Lava Cake
by: Leanne Janzen How delicious do those look?! Pretty yummy right?! Well… THEY TASTE EVEN BETTER! They were a huge hit with the entire family. What you will need: 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips 1/2 Cup Butter (or margarine) 2 Eggs 3 TBSP of flour 1/2…
Read More...Family Literacy Day
Family Literacy Day is January 27 this year in Canada. ABC Life Literacy Canada is encouraging Canadian families to have “15 Minutes of Fun” learning together this Family Literacy Day. Learning can happen at any time. Practicing literacy together every day has benefits for both children and parents. Here are some great ways…
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