how does she do it

How Does She Do It?… With Jack Sweeney

Modern Mama interviews Mom’s in our “How Does She Do It?” feature. If you are interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram.   This week How Does She Do It?… mama is Jacqueline (Jack) Sweeney co-hosts CISN In The Morning with Chris Scheetz & Matt…

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valentine

Stay at Home Valentine’s Day Dates

Don’t feel comfortable going out during Covid? Can’t find a babysitter? Would rather stay at home anyway? Here are some stay at home Valentine’s Day date ideas for the whole family, as well as for just mom and dad, after the kids go to bed….

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giving tuesday

Giving Tuesdays – Top Socks Canada

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Giving Tuesday was born and incubated at the 92nd Street Y and its Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact in New York City. Giving Tuesday is…

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Winter 2022 Kids Books

Winter 2022 Kids Books

I am excited to share with you some amazing newly released books for families and kids. I read many of these books with my children. Some of the graphic novels my children read on their own and I ask them for their feedback on the…

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Winter Book Reviews

Winter 2022 Adult Book Reviews

Every few months I post a list of some new books that have crossed my path. I am a bit behind in my posts this year due to everything going on between the flood, holidays and getting covid. Below are a list of some of…

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labour

Small Business Sunday with Labour Day Prenatals

This is still such a challenging time for small businesses. We love supporting and showcasing local and small business especially female owned. If you or someone you know, would like to be featured please email leah@modernmama.com This week we are talking with Ashley and Bea,…

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You Only NEED These 9 Things For Your New Baby

  When you walk into a baby store and look around, it can be overwhelming. There are so many products you can purchase for your new baby. I want to narrow down that list and let you know what items you NEED for your new…

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grocery

Saving Money with Online Grocery Shopping

We all spend hundreds of dollars at the grocery store. With prices going up we need to find ways to bring down the bill. Some of the items I buy regularly have gone up $0.50 to $2.00. This adds up. When I went to the…

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candlelight

Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Queen

Modern Mama and Fever have collaborated to present some new and original events, perfect for both families and date-nights. Last evening, I was invited to the Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Queen. I had seen previous pictures of other candlelight concerts, but was blown away…

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Covid

Happy Covid New Year!

We had a hard and somewhat lonely holiday season this year, like many others who were forced to isolate over the holidays due to positive covid tests.  It was even harder to go through this isolation because our whole population was not under such strict…

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