Science

5 Science Projects to Keep Kids Busy During Physical Distancing

by in Activities, Calgary, Children, Crafts, Edmonton, Education, Family, five things, Fraser Valley, Kid, Local, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Play, Preschool, Preschooler, School of Mom, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Toddlers, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Winnipeg Comments Off on 5 Science Projects to Keep Kids Busy During Physical Distancing

5 Science Projects for Kids With everything that is currently going on in our world, there is a good chance that our kids can sense the stress we are all feeling. Parents who used to go to work are now staying home with their children….

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mama

Calgary’s Mama’s Choice Awards Are Here!

by in Baby, Baby Guide 2020, Business, Calgary, Child-Friendly Places, Contest, Giveaway, Local, Modern Mama, Newborn, Out & About, Seasonal, Toddlers Comments Off on Calgary’s Mama’s Choice Awards Are Here!

It’s that time of year! Our Mama’s Choice Awards are back and we want to hear from you!! Let us know all of your favorite spots for moms and babes!   Please vote now (until  October 5th) so that we can celebrate all of the…

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J’Adore Dance

by in Business, Child-Friendly Places, Childcare, Children, Classes, Edmonton, Kid, Local, Seasonal, Services, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Toddlers Comments Off on J’Adore Dance

***Disclaimer: I did receive compensation in exchange for this post.*** J’Adore Dance is celebrating its 14th anniversary this year! J’Adore’s Philosophy At J’Adore, they offer non-competitive dance in a supportive and welcoming environment that has helped make it a favourite among dancers of all ages…

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La Perle

La Perle Community Playschool – Finding the Right Fit for Your Child

by in 2020 Child Care Guide, Back to School, Childcare, Children, Classes, Education, Guides, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Parenting, Preschool, Preschooler, Resources, Seasonal, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Toddlers Comments Off on La Perle Community Playschool – Finding the Right Fit for Your Child

**Disclaimer – I did receive compensation in exchange for this blog post**   About Le Perle La Perle Community Playschool is a playschool is a learn through play program. This means that the classroom’s activities should be creative, stimulating, and should foster an atmosphere of friendship…

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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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2019 Having A Baby Guide: Fraser Valley

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Ask The Expert, Baby, Blogs, Books, Breastfeeding, Bump, Business, Children, Classes, Contest, Cooking, Dad, Eats, Education, entrepreneurship, events, Family, Family Travel, Financial, Fitness, Food, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Gifting, Giveaway, Guides, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Health and Wellness, Hot Finds, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Mom, Newborn, Parenting, Play, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Guide, Product Reviews, Products, Resources, Reviews, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Toddlers, Vancouver, Women, Workshops Comments Off on 2019 Having A Baby Guide: Fraser Valley

  Bump Guest Blogger: Folate vs Folic Acid Prenatal Fitness Classes in the Fraser Valley Hair or Bare at Sugar’d Canada Where To Find Maternity Clothing in the Fraser Valley 5 Must-Read Funny Pregnancy Books Nesting Guest Blogger: Patricia Shepherd, CPST Baby Shower Shopping on…

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Baby Shower Shopping on a Budget at Once Upon A Child

by in Baby, Baby Gear, Baby Guide 2019, Back to School, Breastfeeding, Bump, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Disney, Family, fashion, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, Green Living, Guides, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Mom, Newborn, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Guide, Preschooler, Products, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Shopping, Style, Toddlers, Vancouver Comments Off on Baby Shower Shopping on a Budget at Once Upon A Child

This is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own. Once Upon A Child is a local consignment store with multiple locations throughout the Fraser Valley. OUAC buys gently used children’s clothing, shoes, toys and baby gear and pays cash on the spot. For…

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Ask The Expert: MamaBear Holistic Care’s Agnes Mayer

by in Around Vancouver Town, Ask The Expert, Baby, Breastfeeding, Bump, Business, Classes, Education, entrepreneurship, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Guides, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Health and Wellness, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Newborn, Parenting, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Guide, Resources, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Surrey, Toddlers, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on Ask The Expert: MamaBear Holistic Care’s Agnes Mayer

The amount of information that is available can be overwhelming. I find Agnes with MamaBear Holistic Care is a great resource because she covers so many topics. She is a Mama, Wife, RN, Certified Sleep Consultant, Lactation Counselor, Certified Car Seat Technician, Prenatal Educator, and Certified…

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5 Canadian Dad Bloggers to Follow on Instagram

by in Around Vancouver Town, Baby, Baby Guide 2019, Blogs, Business, Calgary, Children, Dad, entrepreneurship, Family, five things, Fraser Valley, Modern Mama, National, Parenting, Preschooler, Seasonal, Toddlers, Vancouver 2

Parenting is hard and we are all in the struggle together. As parents, and especially new parents sleep deprivation and maintaining sanity doesn’t leave for much out of the house time. At 2am you are not likely to pick up the phone to call a…

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Alice in Neverland has arrived in Stanley Park

by in Around Vancouver Town, Child-Friendly Places, Children, Crafts, date-night, Eats, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Preschooler, Reviews, Seasonal, Toddlers, Vancouver Comments Off on Alice in Neverland has arrived in Stanley Park

I had the opportunity to attend a media preview of this event. All opinions are my own. We look forward to the train in Stanley Park every year. This year’s theme is a twist on Alice in Wonderland. Alice falls down the rabbit hole again…

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