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Traits of a Mom Entrepreneur

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…

Home Buying: From Making an Offer to Moving In

You and your realtor have toured several properties, and you’ve found the one. In fact, in your mind, you’ve all but moved in. The only glitch is, it’s not yours…yet. In a real estate market as competitive as the Lower Mainland’s, you need to do…

Get Moving – 5 Ways to Break the Sedentary Habit

Being active and finding time, or energy, to stay fit while juggling mom life can seem difficult. It can sometimes even feel impossible. As tough as it may be at times, we have to remind ourselves that being non-sedentary is vital for our health and well-being….

Men’s Accessories: Jord Wood Watch

. I love accessories. Like really love them. Purses, jewelry, shoes, it’s all my favourite. Sometimes I wonder what men’s favourite accessories are, and then I remember – watches. He loves a good watch. He often admires men’s watches when we’re browsing a jewelry or…

29 Healthy Family Dinner Recipes To Try in Winter

Healthy eating is always on the top of minds, especially after making resolutions to eat better. Eating healthier for one can be tricky when you have a family to feed, and really, who wants to make multiple meals. Furthermore, coming up with healthy dinner ideas…

Greenery: Colour of the Year

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…

Home Buying: 3 Things You Should Know Before You Start Shopping

Congratulations! You’ve decided to put down some roots in the Lower Mainland and purchase a home. Home buying is exciting, but there are a lot of details involved in the process. Before you start going to open houses, make sure you’re prepared so that your…

The Best of Vancouver this Summer for only $50 with Kidsworld

Picture in your mind for a second that moment when your child tries something new and loves it. They have a sense of accomplishment and joy, a smile comes across their face, and you witness the beginning of a life-long passion. Kidsworld is all about…

Need summer camp labels? Emily Press has you covered & we’ve got a promo code!

Can’t believe it’s just a few more weeks until school is out for the summer! Kindergarten and preschool have been great new adventures for our kiddos this year, and it’s our first time making a plan for 8 weeks of summer holidays. A few weekend…

Fun Family-Friendly Horse Jumping Show in Langley

On Friday, June 3th, Thunderbird Stadium in Langley hosts Canadian Olympic athletes in the first Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup, Jumping event. When I asked my girls if they wanted to go to this event, they weren’t sure what to expect. So I said “Did you know…