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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How Does She Do It… with Merissa Carter

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Once a month we interview Moms in our “How Does She Do It? feature. If you are interested in participating please reach out on Facebook or Instagram. Are you an Urban or Suburban Mama, where do you live? We live in the small village of…

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Fun Bubble Activities

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  We can never get enough bubbles in our house during the Summer. It is their most requested activity when we are just hanging around the backyard. Of course, just regular old bubbles can get dull fairly quickly. So, a list of fun activities using…

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5 Summer Sensory Bins For Toddlers

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One of the best things about Summer is that you can keep the mess from your kid’s activities outside. The best outdoor activity for toddlers, in my opinion, is sensory bins! The options are endless and provide your kids with fine and gross motor skills,…

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Five Fun Ways To Dye Easter Eggs

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  Easter is just around the corner and for us, that means dying Easter eggs! So, I have put together a few fun ideas that I’m sure everyone will love. 1. Shaving Cream Eggs From Domestic Superhero   We have tried this method in the…

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Edmonton Preschool Guide 2019

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Now is the time to be searching for your child’s playschool or preschool! We know how hard it can be to research all of the preschools and playschools in your area so, we have put together a list for you! Appleseed Montessori https://www.appleseedmontessori.ca/ Location: 11714 -17…

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5 Crafts To Get You Excited For Spring

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    I’m sure everyone will agree that this has been one. long. winter. Between the insane cold snaps and huge dumps of snow here in Alberta, I’m itching for any sign of Spring. That is why I thought it would be a great idea…

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