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Modern Mama Holiday Toy Guide 2021 + Giveaway

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It is that time of year yet again and like always the holidays seem to sneak up on you. No matter what holiday you celebrate as parents toys are always involved and it gets harder and harder each year to pick the best ones for…

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luminaria

Luminaria at the U of A Botanical Gardens Giveaway

by in Activities, Child-Friendly Places, Christmas, date-night, Edmonton, events, Family, Giveaway, holiday, Modern Mama, Review, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert Comments Off on Luminaria at the U of A Botanical Gardens Giveaway

This weekend, my family and I ventured out in to the winter wonderland of Luminaria. It was like a dream. Lights and snow as far as the eye could see. The lights danced on the building in the Aga Khan Garden as music played. “Princesses”…

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Magic of Lights at Castrol Raceway Giveaway 2021/22

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Christmas lights still make me feel like a little girl. Nothing gets me more excited for the holiday season. I was fortunate enough to be invited to the media preview of the lights last night and it did not disappoint. There are lights as far…

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Greater Vancouver Holiday Experiences

2021 Festive Experiences in Greater Vancouver

by in Activities, Around Vancouver Town, events, exhibit, Family, Fraser Valley, Gift ideas, holiday, Holiday Guide, Local, local events, Modern Mama, National, North Shore, North Vancouver, Out & About, Seasonal, Surrey, Vancouver Comments Off on 2021 Festive Experiences in Greater Vancouver

Are you excited for this holiday season?  This season looks so much better than the last.  So many more things are open and operating this year. Businesses were able to plan for this season, unlike last when many had to switch gears or shut down…

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Christmas Breakfast Ideas

5 Easy and Quick Christmas Breakfast Recipes

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Its a common tradition in our home to plan for an easy and quick but special Christmas morning meal.  There are many that we have tried over the years. One that we come back to time and time again is the traditional Christmas morning wife…

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Modern Mama Holiday Toy Guide 2020 + Giveaway

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    The holiday season is upon us and just like everything else this year it is going to look very different. Those large Christmas dinners are no longer going to be a reality and I know we are trying our best to still make…

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Advent Cocktails

Advent Cocktails For 2020

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This year we thought we would add a little more “cheer” to the rest of 2020.  With the help of my best friend Shauna, who is a self-proclaimed mixologist, we are bringing you a new festive cocktail every day. Shauna has a real knack for…

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