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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Gallery 7 Theatre’s 2019/2020 Season Has Officially Started

by in Activities, Business, Child-Friendly Places, Dad, date-night, entrepreneurship, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Out & About, Play, Seasonal, Women Comments Off on Gallery 7 Theatre’s 2019/2020 Season Has Officially Started

I have been gifted a ticket to each show in the 2019/2020 season. All opinions are my own. The theme of Gallery 7 Theatre’s 2019/2020 season is Ordinary Heroes. Gallery 7 Theatre’s productions are all family friendly in the themes. The theatre productions are located…

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How Does She Do It?… with Elaine Kao

by in Children, Family, Fraser Valley, How Does She Do It, Mama Survey, Modern Mama, Mom, Parenting, School of Mom, Seasonal, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on How Does She Do It?… with Elaine Kao

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? I’m a suburban mom! I live in…

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Tips on How to Pick a Baby Name

by in Ask The Expert, Baby, Baby Guide 2019, Blogs, Books, Bump, Business, Family, Fraser Valley, Guides, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Modern Mama, Mom, National, Newborn, Parenting, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Guide, School of Mom, Seasonal, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on Tips on How to Pick a Baby Name

Naming a human comes with a huge amount of pressure. Is the name going to fit an adult and not just be cute for a child? As an Ashley, who was born in the 80’s, I knew that I did not want my child to…

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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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Great Essentials for Your Hospital Bag

by in Baby, Baby Guide 2019, Breastfeeding, Bump, entrepreneurship, Fraser Valley, Guides, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Health and Wellness, Local, Modern Mama, Mom, Newborn, Parenting, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Guide, Products, Resources, School of Mom, Seasonal, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on Great Essentials for Your Hospital Bag

The fantastic thing about the hospital is that they really have the essentials on hand whether it is the fantastic full mesh panties or diapers. In any medical environment where you are excited, nervous, anxious and vulnerable it is beneficial to have the peace-of-mind of…

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Gender Reveal Party Ideas

by in Baby, Blogs, Bump, Dad, Family, Fraser Valley, Guides, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Modern Mama, Mom, National, Newborn, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Guide, Products, School of Mom, Seasonal, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on Gender Reveal Party Ideas

When I was pregnant back in 2007, the gender reveal parties were not so much of a thing as they are now. I was told what I was having then actually phoned people to tell them. I think that having a baby is exciting no…

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3 Upcoming Retreats for Women in the Fraser Valley

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, Ask The Expert, Business, Classes, entrepreneurship, events, Family, Fraser Valley, Guides, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Health and Wellness, Hot Finds, Local, local events, Modern Mama, Mom, Pregnancy, School of Mom, Seasonal, Services, Vancouver, Women, Workshops Comments Off on 3 Upcoming Retreats for Women in the Fraser Valley

Being an adult is hard. Being a Mom is hard. I think that sometimes we try to do to much ourselves and are afraid to reach out and ask for help. It is okay to admit you are not okay. Connection with others is the…

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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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