winter

Winter Wonder Forest Giveaway

My family and I were invited to visit this magical winter festival this year. It’s easy to find on google maps, with signs on the side of the highway to direct you as well, and if you still aren’t sure, you can see the glow…

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Board Game Guide 2021

Board games have been something my kids have been obsessed with the past year. So, it’s no surprise that they are on their wish list for Christmas. Here are some of our favorites that we wanted to share with you in this year’s board game…

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American Underdog Advanced Screening December 8th – Giveaway

Lionsgate is excited to present their highly anticipated new movie, American Underdog, in theaters December 25. For a couple lucky readers, we have 10 DOUBLE TICKET PACKS TO THE ADVANCED SCREENING December 8!!! Yup you read that right, 10 packs of 2 tickets each! Click on the widget below to Enter! This feel…

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Cocktail Advent 2021

Modern Mama Holiday Cocktail Advent

I am very excited for the 2021 Cocktail Advent.  This year I have teamed up with several local distilleries for some awesome holiday cocktails. Check out last years holiday cocktail advent here. In celebration of the many wonderful local distilleries, I have a great line-up of…

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toy guide

Modern Mama Holiday Toy Guide 2021 + Giveaway

It is that time of year yet again and like always the holidays seem to sneak up on you. No matter what holiday you celebrate as parents toys are always involved and it gets harder and harder each year to pick the best ones for…

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luminaria

Luminaria at the U of A Botanical Gardens Giveaway

This weekend, my family and I ventured out in to the winter wonderland of Luminaria. It was like a dream. Lights and snow as far as the eye could see. The lights danced on the building in the Aga Khan Garden as music played. “Princesses”…

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Modern Mama Holiday Gift Guide- Experiences

2021 Holiday Gift Guide – Experiences

Every year I hear more and more parents saying ” My kids have too much stuff” , “They don’t need anything” ,”I have no idea what to get my kids for Christmas”.    As a result I have seen parents turning to alternatives to “things”…

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Indigenous Peoples Experience at Fort Edmonton Park

I was fortunate enough to be invited to to see the Indigenous Peoples Experience this weekend. It was a chilly and snowy day but there was little to no wait for the trolley, which was nice and warm, as well as the huge exhibit that…

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lights

Magic of Lights at Castrol Raceway Giveaway 2021/22

Christmas lights still make me feel like a little girl. Nothing gets me more excited for the holiday season. I was fortunate enough to be invited to the media preview of the lights last night and it did not disappoint. There are lights as far…

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