Happy “almost” Mother’s Day! From night markets & spring celebrations, to kids clothing & toy swaps and brunches galore, there is lots going on this weekend for families on the North Shore. We hope you manage to get out of the house and enjoy…
Read More...All Dogs Go To Heaven; Do Cockroaches?!
While visiting Mexico, my daughters have had the fortune to delight in all sorts of creatures; many creatures that we do not see in Canada. It has brought to the forefront the conversation about ‘heaven’ that we all wonder when and how we will broach! Both of my…
Read More...Sponsored Post: Well Fed Studio Review & Giveaway!
It is difficult to convey in writing how excited I am to have discovered Well Fed Studio, a North Shore business owned and operated by local mom and foodie extraordinaire, Ann Marie Rideout. A good friend of mine recently invited me to join a meal…
Read More...Out & About: Weekend of May 4 & 5
There are LOTS of free & low cost events & activities happening this weekend for families on the North Shore and nearby. This weekend’s line-up includes Lego Garden Building, CityFest, WIBIT pool event, Bellies to Babies Celebration and more. We hope you get a chance…
Read More...Calling All Mamas! Get Fit, Have A Blast & Support Cancer Research With Team in Training!
Today’s post is dedicated to Team in Training, a program that I joined a few years ago with a great friend to get fit, have fun, raise funds for an extremely worthy cause, and go on a fully funded trip to San Francisco to run…
Read More...Bellies to Babies Celebration – Sunday, May 5th!
Celebrate Motherhood at Bellies to Babies Celebration™, BC’s best and original tradeshow for new and expectant parents. Whether you’re a rookie or becoming a mom for the second or third time, this day is just for you! Come visit us at our Modern Mama booth and…
Read More...Don’t Miss Once Upon A Belly (Sunday, April 28th)
Come out and join us at Once Upon a Belly in Yaletown on Sunday, April 28th! With several workshops, lots of exhibitors and booths for shopping, it’s a great outing if you’re a new or expecting mama. Come see us at our Modern Mama booth…
Read More...Book Review & Giveaway – Simplicity Parenting
Kim John Payne’s Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier and More Secure Kids by Jai Onofrey When I came upon Kim Payne’s book, Simplicity Parenting, the first thing that struck me was the front cover. Two pairs of feet swinging…
Read More...Mama’s Night Out Prize & Event Sponsors: S-Y
It’s our last day featuring prize & event sponsors for our sold out Mama’s Night Out on April 16th. As we reach the end of the alphabet, we cover businesses from S through Y! If you want to make your home safer for your children &…
Read More...Mama’s Night Out Event & Prize Sponsors: H-R
We’re onto day 2 of featuring our April 16th Mama’s Night Out prize and event sponsors (letters H-R). Thanks so much for all of your amazing contributions! For 60 years, Hennessey Salon & Spa has been providing quality beauty services to western Canada. Their two…
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