Last week I decided to treat myself to a much needed massage. My husband works out of town though so finding someone to watch the kids can be difficult at times. What a perfect opportunity to finally check out Time Out Beauty Retreat! I phoned…
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Everyone’s Talking About Physical Literacy? What Is It? Physical literacy means teaching kids a variety of different physical skills to help them become successful grown-ups. The goal is for them to be comfortable and competent using all different types of movements, so they feel confident…
Read More...Mom, Pop and Tots Fair
The Mom, Pop & Tots Fair is back in Edmonton! This two day event is unique and fun for the whole family! In addition to meeting with local experts and businesses you will have an opportunity to shop from a variety of products for you…
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Starting solids can be an exciting milestone that you will cherish and remember for years to come. However, there is an abundance of products available that all boast that they can make starting solids easier and faster. It can be very overwhelming for a new mother to…
Read More...5 Tips to Quit Looking Tired
We are all tired. Moms of little ones get barely enough rest. They say the optimal amount is 7-8 hours but I don’t know one mom who got that until her kids were at least five or six years old. That’s a lot of sleepless…
Read More...Hot Find Friday: Project Candy Box
By: Deb Thompson Calgary entrepreneur Aaron Kerr, successfully launches Canada’s only monthly candy box subscription. As a little girl I was allowed a dime a month for candies! It’s not THAT long ago. I got either two nickle candies or ten penny candies. For every…
Read More...Introducing Your New Modern Mama Director
Hello! My name is Jennifer and I would like to introduce myself as the new Director of Modern Mama Spruce Grove/Stony Plain. I have been attending Modern Mama events since I first became a mother in 2009 and when the opportunity came to be a…
Read More...Juicer Review & Giveaway | SPUD Edmonton
Our team recently partnered with SPUD Edmonton on a juicer review and here are my thoughts: Fresh Juice is Delicious I must say you really can taste (and see) the difference between fresh; slow pressed juice and the regular ol’ stuff you buy at the…
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Eye Health Checkup
As parents, we do everything we can to protect our children and keep them healthy. We rush them around to their various appointments, making sure they see the doctor and the dentist on a regular basis. What a lot of people don’t realize is how…
Read More...When Is My Baby Ready For Solids? (i.e. Ammunition for the Pressure to Start Early)
By: Kristen Yarker Many moms contact me wondering if their baby is ready for solid foods. When is My baby ready for solids? Usually this comes from two places: Worry that their baby isn’t getting the nutrition that they need from breastmilk/ formula. Pressure from…
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