Valentine's Day

5 Romantic Valentine’s Day Recipes

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Valentine’s Day is typically a big production for a lot of couples; however, as parents, we all know how difficult it can be to spend time as a couple. We all have busy lives, we are busy with work, we are busy taking care of…

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Stocking Stuffer Ideas Christmas 2019

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*Disclosure: I did receive some of these items, however, all my opinions are my own*   Stockings have always been a challenge for me. You don’t want to spend a ton of money but also don’t want to fill your house with stuff they won’t…

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Must Have Video Games & Movies Christmas 2019 + Giveaway

by in Calgary, Contest, Disney, Edmonton, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Gifting, Giveaway, Holiday Guide, Modern Mama, Movies, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Online Shopping, Product Reviews, Products, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Vancouver 43

*Disclosure: I did receive some of these games and DVDs in exchange for this blog post. However, all my opinions are my own*   The latest video games and movies are always at the top of my kid’s Christmas lists and this year is no…

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Christmas Toy Guide 2019 + Giveaway ( Giveaway Closed )

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*Disclosure: I was gifted these items, however, all my opinions are my own* * Affiliate links used below *   As December is here the pressure is on to find the perfect gifts for your children and family members. My children are ages 7 and…

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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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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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Guest Blogger: BabyGoRound Helping Families Society

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Baby, Baby Gear, Baby Guide 2019, Breastfeeding, Bump, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Dad, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Gifting, Guides, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Mom, Newborn, Parenting, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Guide, Preschooler, Products, Resources, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Shopping, Surrey, Toddlers, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on Guest Blogger: BabyGoRound Helping Families Society

BabyGoRound is a registered non-profit that distributes gently used baby gear to families in need across the Lower Mainland. We are a small, but dedicated group of employees and volunteers working to provide the essentials for local families welcoming a new baby or struggling to…

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Where to Find Maternity Clothes in the Fraser Valley

by in 2019 child care guide, Around Vancouver Town, Bump, Business, fashion, Fraser Valley, Guides, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Local, Modern Mama, Mom, Online Shopping, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Guide, Seasonal, Shopping, Style, Surrey, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on Where to Find Maternity Clothes in the Fraser Valley

Maternity clothing can be very expensive but luckily more retailers are carrying maternity sizes. Maternity clothing has also (thankfully) gotten more fashionable. When I was pregnant, I naively thought that I would be able to wear my pre-pregnancy clothing right away after giving birth. This…

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Hair or Bare with Sugar’d Canada

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  Whether you can’t reach certain areas with your body changing during pregnancy or you just want to ditch the razor I highly recommend trying sugaring. Sugar paste is made from a combination of sugar, water and lemon juice. Unlike wax, sugar paste is warm…

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