By: Heather Van Mil K-I-S-S: Keep it Simple, Sleepy! New parents and often inundated with advice; some of it helpful, most of it unwelcome, but rarely do ‘they’ talk about the big things. I mean the really important stuff – like Valentine’s Day. With ‘mommy-brain’ in full…
Read More...Disney Live! Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show Comes To Vancouver
Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and your favorite Disney friends for a hilarious talent search in Disney Live! Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show! Produced by Feld Entertainment, this stage spectacular features classic Disney characters in an all-new adventure with an original storyline that will delight…
Read More...Just coping on Valentines Day, BUT I wouldn’t have it any other way.
A heart divided or just bigger? Valentine’s Day, like most holidays changes drastically as one gets older. In elementary school it was all about making those little card holders and getting cards from every person in the class while trying to see how many cinnamon…
Read More...Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
It’s right around the corner, and one of my very favourite pseudo-Holidays. This day has a special place in my heart because my Ivy was almost named Valentine. Well, not really, but my oldest daughter told her entire Kindergarten class that we were naming the…
Read More...Starbucks Introduces Blossoming Peach Tea Latte in honour of Chinese New Year
For the first time ever, Starbucks Canada has created a unique tea latte in celebration of Chinese New Year. Beginning January 27th through February 16, customers in Toronto and Vancouver can order the Blossoming Peach Tea Latte, which is directly inspired by a popular beverage made…
Read More...Win an aden + anais Mom-Sized Blanket & December’s Member of the Month
Made of four-layers of rayon from bamboo fiber muslin, this luxurious blanket for adults is perfect for cozying up during quiet time, enjoying family movie nights or just as an added home accent. After all, grown-ups deserve a little luxury too. The Bamboo Daydreamer blanket…
Read More...A New Year, A New Way to Dress for your Body Type
By: Shaunna Prentis After working so hard watching what you eat and exercising daily you find yourself with nothing to wear. Well, personally that is how I would like to see it. Truth be told I haven’t really shopped for new clothes since shortly after…
Read More...Around Vancouver Town: Chinese New Year Celebrations
Photo Credit. This week’s Around Vancouver Town blog post features some pretty cool celebrations for the Year of the Horse 2014. And tonight is going to be extra fun because Modern Mama Vancouver has been invited to attend the media sneak preview of FlyOver Canada at…
Read More...When you need a break from holiday treats: Pomegranate and Feta Salad
By: Carla Reid Holiday Treats Lead to Salad Eats I LOVE the holidays even though some days seem to feel very overwhelming. I try to remember how precious these years are and focus on keeping our family traditions alive year after year. One of our favourite traditions is…
Read More...Lies we tell our children at Christmas
By: Lee-Anne Ekland I lied. Ok, it wasn’t really a lie but more like one of those silly white lies. You know the ones you can be forgiven for later? Here’s how it started. Looking through the cupboards at what there was to throw together,…
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