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Why do we Wear an Orange Shirt for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?

by in Aboriginal, Books, Calgary, Children, Edmonton, Family, Fraser Valley, Indigenous, Main Page, Modern Mama, music, National, Parenting, Resources, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on Why do we Wear an Orange Shirt for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?

As a mother of young children who ask ALOT of questions, I was asked why we wear orange for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Also known as Orange Shirt Day). I vaguely knew the story of the orange shirt, but I wanted to make…

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10 books about residential schools

10 Books About Residential Schools For Kids Thru Adults

by in Calgary, Edmonton, Education, Family, Fraser Valley, Modern Mama, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Parenting, Product Reviews, Products, Resources, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Winnipeg Comments Off on 10 Books About Residential Schools For Kids Thru Adults

  Residential schools whether we like it or not are part of our Canadian history.  I am thankful that it is history but was surprised to know that the last residential school only closed in Canada in 1996. It is a difficult topic to discuss…

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How to save money on groceries

5 Ways to Save Money On Groceries

by in apps, Calgary, Discounts, Edmonton, Family, Financial, five things, Food, Fraser Valley, Green Living, Modern Mama, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Resources, Sherwood Park, Shopping, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Surrey, Toronto Midtown, Vancouver, Winnipeg Comments Off on 5 Ways to Save Money On Groceries

Updated: March 2022 In 2021 consumers saw increases of 3-5% in food prices. For 2022 they are projecting another 5-7% increase. But as many of us have already seen, the prices already for 2022 are very high. The items with the highest increases are staples…

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Carly Bonderud Founder Empowering Moms Canada

Small Business Sunday With Empowering Moms Canada

by in Breastfeeding, Business, Calgary, Edmonton, entrepreneurship, Fraser Valley, Having a Baby in Vancouver, Health and Wellness, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Mom, National, Newborn, North Shore, North Vancouver, Parenting, Pregnancy, Resources, School of Mom, Sherwood Park, Small Business Sunday, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, Vancouver, Women Comments Off on Small Business Sunday With Empowering Moms Canada

This is a very challenging time for so many people and so many small businesses. We love supporting local and wanted to do our part in showcasing some fantastic small businesses. . . This week we are speaking with Carly Bonderud, Founder of Empowering Moms Canada. …

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