A Day at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta: once-in-a-lifetime!

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*I received the experience in exchange for this review. If you’re looking for an experience of a lifetime, either for yourself or a loved one, I highly recommend a trip to Atlanta to visit the Porsche Experience Center. Start off with a gourmet lunch overlooking…

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How Does She Do It?… with Trista Felty

by in Children, Family, Fraser Valley, How Does She Do It, Kid, Mama Survey, Modern Mama, Mom, Parenting, School of Mom, Seasonal, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on How Does She Do It?… with Trista Felty

Once a month we interview moms in our “How Does She Do It?” feature. If you are interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram. Are you an Urban or Suburban Mama, where do you live? Abbotsford, we live on Sumas Mountain on…

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Redesigned 2020 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 Perfect for families

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By: Connie Peters  The GLC 300 is heavy on Tech and Safety, but also Heavy on Luxury If you’re looking for a functional, tech-loaded luxury car plus great handling, look no further than the 2020 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC. The Mercedes Benz name already…

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Bad Hat Theatre’s Peter Pan Has Landed in Granville Island

by in Around Vancouver Town, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Children, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Out & About, Play, Preschooler, Seasonal, Vancouver Comments Off on Bad Hat Theatre’s Peter Pan Has Landed in Granville Island

We were provided tickets to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.   The Waterfront Theatre has plush comfortable seats but be prepared to be snuggle up close to your seat mate. The show itself tells the classic tale with pirates, lost boys, Tinkerbell,…

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5 Inspirational Speakers at WE Day 2019 in Vancouver

by in Around Vancouver Town, Ask The Expert, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Classes, Education, entrepreneurship, events, Family, five things, Fraser Valley, Health and Wellness, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Parenting, Resources, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Shopping, Vancouver Comments Off on 5 Inspirational Speakers at WE Day 2019 in Vancouver

I was given media accreditation to attend this show. All opinions are my own. I think it is so important to teach our youth that their voices matter and that they have the ability to change the world. Schools can offer WE day clubs built…

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5 Reasons to Visit the 10th Annual Vancouver Christmas Market

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Dad, date-night, Eats, events, Family, fashion, five things, Food, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Gifting, Holiday Guide, Hot Finds, Kid, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Out & About, Parenting, Preschooler, Seasonal, Shopping, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on 5 Reasons to Visit the 10th Annual Vancouver Christmas Market

I was invited to a media preview of this year’s event. All opinions are my own. The Vancouver Christmas Market always makes me feel like the Christmas season has arrived. Between the festive decorations and the Gingerbread Men singing carols it’s impossible not to enjoy…

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Flyover Canada’s Christmas Experience

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Child-Friendly Places, Dad, date-night, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Modern Mama, Out & About, Parenting, Reviews, School of Mom, Seasonal, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on Flyover Canada’s Christmas Experience

I was provided tickets to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.   Flyover Canada and the Christmas experience truly showcases what a beautiful country we live in. Flyover Canada is a breathtaking, all-ages, flight simulation ride. You get an 8 minute warm up…

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5 Decadent French Toast Recipes To Make for Brunch

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National French Toast Day is November 28th.   Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast from Valentina’s Corner This option is relatively easy to prepare and is recommended that thick bread be used. The prep time is about 10 minutes and the cook time is 6 minutes….

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Cirque de Soleil’s LUZIA has Landed In Vancouver

by in Around Vancouver Town, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Dad, date-night, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Hot Finds, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Out & About, Seasonal, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on Cirque de Soleil’s LUZIA has Landed In Vancouver

I was provided tickets to the show in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own. Before I tell you about this show, I want to put a bit of a warning about an over-zealous usher we encountered so that if you go, you…

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Navigating Sex After Children With KY

by in Calgary, Edmonton, Education, Fraser Valley, Giveaway, Health and Wellness, marriage, Modern Mama, National, Review, Seasonal, Sex, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Women Comments Off on Navigating Sex After Children With KY

*Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with K-Y. As always all my opinions are my own*   Let’s talk about sex. Yes – you read that correctly! I’m sure many of you are cringing at the idea of discussing your sex life and…

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