By: Daina Sparling Making the holidays bright, with gifts? It happened the Thursday after Halloween. Thunk. The sound of the glossy ads hitting my front doorstep was music to my ears. But as I scurried outside to retrieve the booklets which were undoubtedly full of…
Read More...GIVEAWAY: Sodastream for the Holidays
I am one of the lucky ones. Yup that’s right. We can’t all say that, can we? Ahh… if only everyone were as lucky as me. Oh wait! Maybe you can be! What am I going on about? London Drugs (#LDHoliday) is partnering with Modern Mama…
Read More...Christmas Decorating | A Ho Ho How to!
By: Katherine Petrunia Decorating your home at the holidays can be a daunting task. But, stepping back and looking at what you already have is a simple & great place to start. One of the things I have always loved and enjoyed about Christmas is the…
Read More...Top 5 Reasons Why Online Shopping is Awesome
By: Michelle Monroy People rave about it but how does it work? You know people who do it and rave about it but you still can’t quite make the move to it because you’ve never done it before. It makes you uncomfortable because you need…
Read More...Raspberry Kids Shopping Event: UPDATE!
We’re got lots going on for our Raspberry Kids Shopping Event this coming Wednesday, December 4th. We’re starting the fun at 6pm! Here’s what you can look forward to. Shopping discounts including your Perks Card discount of 10% off all purchases and spot specials! Yummy…
Read More...Stuck On You: Christmas Giveaway!
Hey Mamas! We’re back with another giveaway from Stuck on You just in time for the holidays! We reviewed their “Back to School” products back in August (click HERE to see that one). Stuck on You has an extensive product line of high-quality, functional labeling products, all available…
Read More...Taking the Stress out of Holiday Shopping One Click at a Time
By: Brooke Takhar One year in early December I got stuck in a mall parking garage traffic jam. The impotent rage and colourful swear jar language that spilled out of me was gross. It made me vow: no more malls at the holidays. Ever. In…
Read More...Top 5 Around Toronto
Have you seen Santa Claus yet? You can beat the lines and get a headstart on the season to capture that classic photo with your little one on Santa’s lap at any nearby mall. My favourite for their setup and quality of Mr. Claus himself?…
Read More...Support Local: Help Keep BC Playthings Thriving as a Resource for Quality Toys
BC Playthings is my family’s neighbourhood toy store in Edgemont Village full of wholesome, quality toys for kids that last for generations. The store’s founder, Pat Gallaher, and his dedicated daughter, Bree, are an important part of our community and we hope you’ll watch…
Read More...Top 5 Holiday Shopping Tips
By: Kristina Cross With the holiday season quickly approaching and calendars filling up fast with parties and celebrations, the one thing most of us put off until the last minute is the shopping. Coming from a big family with lots of kids {on my…
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