Exploring Banff in the 2018 Ford Explorer

You. Guys. Just last week my hubby and I did something amazing, we went on a mini vacation without our kids!! Now I know this doesn’t sound like an amazing thing to some of you, but for us, it was magic. The last time we…

Doubletree by Hilton Victoria

Doubletree by Hilton Victoria Offers My Stay My Car Program

I recently had the opportunity to visit Victoria with my family to try out the new initiative by the DoubleTree by Hilton Victoria, whereby they offer the use of a Toyota Prius during your stay. It’s called My Stay My Car. This is a very…

BEAT THE WINTER BLUES

YOUR BEST SELF: BEAT THE WINTER BLUES

*** This BEAT THE WINTER BLUES post has been sponsored. *** It’s February. Thank goodness January is over, am I right?! It’s that time of year where most of us fight the blues if even just a little bit. Failed New Year’s Resolutions, year-end, and Holiday bills…

10 BLOGGING HIGHLIGHTS AFTER 10 YEARS

I started Modern Mama in 2008 as an events company. We hosted events for Moms in Edmonton. The following years I grew our events by marketing to moms in and around Edmonton by blogging (among other things) here on the website. I continued to blog…

At-home Manicure That Lasts Weeks

I used to go for shellac manicures every three weeks, religiously. One day, I added up how much I’d spent over the year and I was floored by that $800+ price tag realization. I couldn’t help but think about how many other things I could…

2017 Having a Baby Guide

Getting ready to bring a new life into the world is a very special time, which is why we work so hard here at Modern Mama each year on our Baby Guide’s. Each year we work tirelessly to bring together the best advice, products and…

2018 Honda Odyssey: Fantastic Family Vehicle + What’s New

I drove the 2018 Honda Odyssey recently. I had the Touring model. You may or may not know this, but I just recently sold my 2007 Honda Odyssey which I had for 10 years. It was a fantastic and reliable vehicle for our family, and there…

June in Vancouver

What’s Happening This June In Vancouver?

So June in Vancouver is already here…I know half the year is over! However, the fun is just getting started mamas. Here is a roundup of a bunch of things happening around town. June in Vancouver Tom Lee’s Music’s New Flagship Store Grand Opening The…

Pregnancy guide 2017 Modern Mama

Pregnancy Guide 2017

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Whether it’s your first, second, third or more time being pregnant, we know that having resources at your fingertips is key. This is why we have curated, created and collected some must-know essential articles around pregnancy, all in one complete guide here….

DIY Easter Egg Fun

Easy DIY Easter Egg Fun with Little Ones

It’s Easter egg time!!! I love creating fun around this time with the kids, however little. There is something so cute about bunny ears, baskets and hunting for eggs. I loved it as a child and want to continue it with my kids. What I…