Browser extensions that save you money

6 Browser Extensions That Will Save You Money (&Time)

by in Calgary, deal, Discounts, edmonton, Edmonton, five things, Fort Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Fraser Valley, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Resources, St. Albert, Surrey, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver Comments Off on 6 Browser Extensions That Will Save You Money (&Time)

I know I am looking at all possible ways to save money these days. With the holidays coming up, being able to save money and get cashback on purchases I was already going to make, is a win-win.  Saving me time and money by finding…

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2022 Greater Vancouver Kid-Friendly Haunts

by in Around Vancouver Town, Child-Friendly Places, Family, Fraser Valley, Halloween, local events, North Shore, North Vancouver, Seasonal, Surrey, Vancouver Comments Off on 2022 Greater Vancouver Kid-Friendly Haunts

This time of year is always bitter sweet, as we say good bye to summer and hello to Autumn.  I have to say that this year it has been a beautiful September and I would love to have this kind of autumn every year.  With…

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DC League of Super pets

DC League of Super Pets Movie Review

by in Calgary, Contest, Edmonton, edmonton, Family, Fraser Valley, Giveaway, Modern Mama, Movies, North Shore, North Vancouver, Reviews, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Vancouver Comments Off on DC League of Super Pets Movie Review

Experience a funny and fun-filled, action-packed adventure featuring the DC canon’s unsung heroes, Krypto and Ace, when “DC League of Super-Pets” arrives for Premium Digital Ownership at home on August 23. The film is directed by Jared Stern from a screenplay by Stern and John…

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2022 Sunflower Festivals

2022 Greater Vancouver Sunflower Festivals

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Family, Festival, Fraser Valley, Local, local events, Modern Mama, North Shore, North Vancouver, Reviews, Summer, Surrey, Vancouver Comments Off on 2022 Greater Vancouver Sunflower Festivals

Well here we are in August and all the Sunflower fields are opening up.  Due to the cold/wet start to the summer many fields are opening later than usual.  But what is important is that most are opening.  Unfortunately the floods of November 2021 and…

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Staycation

Staycation Ideas in and around Greater Vancouver This Summer

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, date-night, events, Family, Fraser Valley, holiday, Holiday Guide, Local, local events, Modern Mama, North Shore, North Vancouver, Surrey, Vancouver Comments Off on Staycation Ideas in and around Greater Vancouver This Summer

Many are feeling the pinch of the increased interest rates and high price of gas and groceries.  I was in the grocery store today and it really hit me when I saw the prices of simple items like rice crackers and meat. With the high…

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How Does She Do It?… With Annie Barcenas

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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. Our latest How Does She Do It?.. mama is Annie Barcenas. She is an entrepreneur, businesswoman, wife, and mother of two. She was born as…

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Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank Movie & Giveaway

by in Calgary, Contest, Edmonton, Family, Fraser Valley, Giveaway, Modern Mama, Movies, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Review, Reviews, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Summer, Surrey, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Winnipeg Comments Off on Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank Movie & Giveaway

      PAWS OF FURY: THE LEGEND OF HANK ONLY IN THEATRES JULY 15, 2022   SYNOPSIS: A hard-on-his-luck hound Hank (Michael Cera) finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain’s (Ricky Gervais)…

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Hello Google

Hey Google, Thank you for Making my Life Easier

by in Calgary, Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Gifting, Modern Mama, North Shore, North Vancouver, Online Shopping, Parenting, Product Reviews, Products, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Winnipeg Comments Off on Hey Google, Thank you for Making my Life Easier

My life is pretty hectic and anything that I can do to make my life even a little bit easier, is a welcome thing.  Several years ago we discovered Google Home assistant. We started off with a few Google Nest mini devices and expanded to…

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Fraser Valley Spray Parks

Spray Parks in the Fraser Valley

by in Activities, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Family, Fraser Valley, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Outside, Preschooler, Summer, Surrey, Toddlers Comments Off on Spray Parks in the Fraser Valley

Abbotsford Spud Murphy Park – 32285 Hillcrest Ave This is a fun little park.  There is also a water filling station where you can fill your water bottles with the “best water in the world”.  There is a portable washroom on site and lots of…

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Canada Day

Canada Day 2022 in the Fraser Valley

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Canada Day, events, Family, Festival, Fraser Valley, Local, local events, Modern Mama, North Shore, North Vancouver, Seasonal, Surrey, Vancouver Comments Off on Canada Day 2022 in the Fraser Valley

Isn’t it wonderful that Canada Day is back to being live and in-person!  Oh how I have missed the parades, the food and the gatherings.  Canada Day long weekend is a staple of Summer. A time for celebration, bbq’s,  pool parties, fireworks and beverages.  So…

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