sloth

Sloths, Boas, Ferrets and More at WEM This Winter

by in Activities, Animals, Child-Friendly Places, conservation, Edmonton, Education, exhibit, Family, Local, pets Comments Off on Sloths, Boas, Ferrets and More at WEM This Winter

SLOTH WORLD & WILDLIFE RESCUE by Little Rays Nature Centres  A brand new educational ANIMAL EXHIBIT is here for the very first time! See a sloth, boas, ferrets, pythons, tortoises, and much more, and going until at least the end of March. If there is…

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science

TWOSE – Your NEW Edmonton Science Centre

by in Activities, Child-Friendly Places, Edmonton, Education, exhibit, Family, Health and Wellness, Local, Modern Mama, Play, Science Comments Off on TWOSE – Your NEW Edmonton Science Centre

Edmonton welcomes guests on February 16 at 12 noon, to experience the new science centre. It is the public’s first chance to explore all the newly expanded, and reimagined spaces. The celebration continues throughout the Family Day weekend with science activities and demonstrations. “We are…

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winter

All Canadian Winter Festival at U of A Botanical Gardens

by in Activities, Child-Friendly Places, Edmonton, Family, local events, Modern Mama, Reviews, Seasonal, winter Comments Off on All Canadian Winter Festival at U of A Botanical Gardens

Put on your warm woolies and head to the Garden for some laid-back winter family fun! Take part in classic Canadian outdoor activities, or try your hand at something new.  Afterwards, pull up a chair by the fire, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy…

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whyte

Ice on Whyte Jan 27- Feb 6, 2022

by in Activities, Child-Friendly Places, Edmonton, events, Family, Local, Modern Mama, Out & About, Review, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, winter Comments Off on Ice on Whyte Jan 27- Feb 6, 2022

What’s cooler than being cool? ICE COLD! Every year, Ice on Whyte Festival brings internationally acclaimed sculptors from across the country to carve up a wicked combo of ice and art. This year, they are building a breathtaking sculpture garden featuring the work of 11 internationally recognized…

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busniess

Shop 8 Local Calgary Businesses for Christmas! ~Giveaways~

by in Business, Calgary, Christmas, Contest, Crafts, entrepreneurship, Food, Gift ideas, Gifting, Giveaway, holiday, Holiday Guide, Local, Modern Mama Comments Off on Shop 8 Local Calgary Businesses for Christmas! ~Giveaways~

It’s that time of year where we need to find great gift ideas for friends and family. I have found 8 places here in Calgary that will help fill that need. If you are looking for sweet or savory foods, a family game or activity,…

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Evive

Evive Nutrition

by in Business, Discounts, Eats, Edmonton, Food, Fraser Valley, Health and Wellness, Modern Mama, Mom, National, North Vancouver, Nutrition, Online Shopping, Parenting, Products, Review, Reviews, School of Mom, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Vancouver Comments Off on Evive Nutrition

***Disclaimer – I was gifted these products to test and review. All opinions are my own.*** As a (relatively) new mom, I know how much of a struggle it is to take the time for myself throughout the day. In the early weeks and months…

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Masks

Masks for Back to School 2020/2021

by in Back to School, Crafts, Edmonton, entrepreneurship, fashion, Gift ideas, Gifting, Health and Wellness, Kid, Local, Modern Mama, Product Reviews, Products, Review, Reviews, Safety, Seasonal, Sherwood Park, Shopping, Spruce Grove / Stony Plain, St. Albert, Style Comments Off on Masks for Back to School 2020/2021

With back to school in full swing, and masks being mandatory for grades 4 through 12, I thought it would be great to feature a few local mask makers from the Edmonton area. We all know that wearing masks isn’t the funnest thing, but if…

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