We recently had the opportunity to test out a ‘green’ toy; “Punch and Drop” by Plan Toys. The Punch and Drop is a simple, wooden toy that supports coordination, motor skills and concentration. H & O both enjoy playing with this toy and often…
Read More...Recap: Urban Infant Cover Photo Contest
On Wednesday September 25 we partnered with Kingsway Mall and Urban Infant to present a Cover Photo Contest; we had three professional photographers on site to photograph the participants in hopes of their photo being selected for the cover of Urban Infant. It was…
Read More...Kid Friendly (and Fun) Places in Spruce Grove/Stony Plain: A Brief Overview
There are so many kid friendly places to take your little ones around Spruce Grove and Stony Plain but so many of those places are hidden gems. If you are new to the area or maybe lived here a couple of years you might…
Read More...Cover Baby Contest
Would you like your gorgeous baby to be the “Cover Baby” of Urban Infant Magazine? Modern Mama along with Urban Infant Magazine and Kingsway Mall want to offer you the chance to have your child on the cover of a magazine! How to enter: Come…
Read More...Ford C-MAX Energi Review
I recently had the opportunity to test drive a 2013 Ford C-Max Energi for one week. The C-Max Energi is a plug in Hybrid vehicle that uses both a gas and electric motor. It is my understanding that the battery will charge while you…
Read More...Peanut Free Zone: Understanding Both Sides
With the kids going back to school parents everywhere are thinking about what to pack for lunch, keeping in mind it needs to be peanut free. I have spoken with many frustrated parents who struggle with creating a healthy lunch that their children will eat,…
Read More...Around Town: The First Weekend of September
Here we are in September already, the kids have gone back to school and fall is in the air. What more could we ask for with weather like this? We have been spending a lot of time outdoors, checking out local playgrounds and recreation…
Read More...Michelle Coates: The Mortgage Godess
A few months ago I met with Michelle Coates about sponsoring a Modern Mama event and since then I have spoken with her on several occasions. Michelle is a very kind, warm person and she is a Mortgage Broker who works for Dominion Lending Centres…
Read More...FREE Chariot Carrier Tune Up Day
Moms & Dads… Thule is hosting a “Free Chariot Tune Up Day” on all Chariot Carriers on August 18th at United Cycle from 10am – 3pm. Minor or small parts and labour required on any repairs will be covered by Thule. Conversion kits however, will not be included….
Read More...A Dress That Slims
SHOP Fake Out // Disguise // Peplum // Distractor By: Tairalyn Ciulla Summer has us reaching into our wardrobes for something cool, yet still comfortable and complimentary in the bodies we are currently in. Motherhood can play games with not only with our hearts and…
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