Last week, I was treated to a private physiotherapy and pilates session at Gastown Physio & Pilates. I did pilates regularly when pregnant, but I didn’t realize that seeing a physiotherapist would be such a useful resource for mamas as there’s a lot of pelvic…
Read More...Exercise Tips for New Mamas
During a session with Melina Mirzaei at Gastown Physio & Pilates last week, we talked about exercise tips and guidelines for new mamas. She also gave me some safe exercises to try at my current stage of being 7-weeks post-partum, which I am sharing here….
Read More...Around Town: Easter Activites for the Family
Easter long weekend is coming up soon! Here is a list of some great Easter activities happening around the city. The Easter Train at Stanley Park – March 23 to April 1 – Hop over to Stanley Park for a ride on the miniature train,…
Read More...Guest Post from Kids Physio: Take Your Positions!
The following is a guest post from Laura Patrick, owner of Kids Physio Group and a Pediatric Physiotherapist. I met Laura and her team recently and really love what they are doing. If you have a new baby at home, the following post provides some…
Read More...Home with a newborn – my most used baby gear
My, how time flies. My newborn is now 6-weeks old! I’m not planning to have anymore kids, so it’s a strange feeling, knowing this is the last time I’ll get to experience this amazing newborn stage of life. I generally talk to new moms-to-be about…
Read More...Newest Perks Member & Giveaway with Lullaby League
A warm welcome to Lullaby League as our newest Vancouver Perks Partner! Modern Mama Perks Members will receive $10 off any babysitting mixer in Vancouver. And to celebrate, we’re giving away a free registration ($50 value) to a Lullaby League Mixer in 2013. Lullaby League’s…
Read More...B Life Photography and Photo Session Giveaway ($450 value)
When my newborn Samuel was just one week old, Justine from B Life Photography came to my home and took some lovely photos of my family and our newest little addition. Take a look at some highlights below: For more photos from our shoot…
Read More...A Delicious Kale Recipe
When introducing solids to my son, I primarily did Baby Led Weaning, so it was mainly finger foods and minimal purees. However, I really wanted kale in my son’s diet for all its nutritional benefits and the texture of kale is hard to chew as…
Read More...The PEP Talk Series – Parenting Series starts March 7th
For your next date night, consider a great dinner out followed by a PEP talk (Parenting Educational Program), a monthly series from March to June. These talks are organized to be thought provoking and inspiring, like a TED Talk for parents. Net proceeds will benefit…
Read More...Giveaway: BC Home and Garden Show Feb 20-24th
The BC Home and Garden Show returns on Feb. 20th-24th to BC Place and there are lots of family and kid-friendly activities at the show. On Thursday, Feb 21st, 12pm-5pm, the BC Home and Garden Show is hosting their first annual Family Day! This day…
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