Chore Chart for Kids

Chore Chart for Kids

Have you ever created a behavior or chore-chart for your kids?  I have attempted this task several times, to always fail.  Yet my children need routine and reminders – that is just how it is and I need them to have routine and me harping…

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the flash

The Flash Advance Screening Giveaway Edmonton

Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to….

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Save on your next getaway

10 Ways to Save on Your Next Local Getaway

Looking for tips and tricks to save money?  If you are like me, getting away on a trip that is more than a few hours away is just not in the cards for us right now. Having two kids of a “bickering age” in the…

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Wellness Trends 2023

Wellness Trends 2023

As we look to 2023, what trends will we see in fitness, food, self-care, beauty and sustainability?  The Wellness Show has been at the forefront of wellness trends for the past 30 years, and here’s what we think will shape the future of the wellness…

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gift guide 2022

Modern Mama Holiday Gift Guide 2022 + Giveaway

It is that time of year yet again! Finding the perfect gift for your children can be a struggle so, we want to help make things just a bit easier with our holiday gift guide 2022.   Beyblade Burst QuadDrive Interstellar Drop Battle Set  Beyblade…

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Lessons from the great depression

Use it Up, Wear it Out, Make it Do, or Do Without

Lessons that were learnt from the 1929-1933 Great Depression in Canada were instilled in many of us who are Baby Boomers and Generation X’ers, as children. Those same lessons have been gradually lost over the last 30 years.  We now live in a very “disposable…

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spray park

10 Best Spray Parks in and Around Edmonton

Spray Parks are always a fun and free day out on a hot sunny day! Cool the kiddos down, and tire them out with all that Vitamin D and running! I have complied a list of the top 10 Spray Parks (in my opinion) in…

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canada day

Canada Day Celebrations Edmonton and Surrounding Area 2022

Edmonton Millwoods Friday, July 1, 2022 | 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm 2:00pm – 6:00pm Children’s Activities – (Petting Zoo, Hay Rides, Carnival Games & More) 2:00pm – 11:00pm Artisan Fair & Food Trucks 3:00pm – 10:55pm Main Stage Entertainment (Dancers, Performers & Musical Entertainment)…

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May name is not mom

My Name Is Not MOM!

Mom! Mum! Mommy! Mummy! If you follow Tiffany Jenkins (Juggling the Jenkins), Meredith Masony (That’s inappropriate) and Dena Blizzard (One Funny Mother), you will already be familiar with the comedic attributes they bring to fellow parents about motherhood/parenthood.  A much needed perspective for many of…

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circus

Royal Canadian International Circus comes to Edmonton June 9-19, 2022

The Royal Canadian International Circus is coming to West Edmonton Mall June 9th to the 19th for 19 award winning shows under the incredible European Big Top.   This year’s circus will be better than ever. It’s jam-packed with explosive live entertainment featuring acts that will mesmerize, amaze,…

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