2022 GV Holiday Experiences

2022 Festive Experiences in Greater Vancouver

Another trip around the sun has brought us back to the 2022 holiday season.  Things are starting to feel back to “normal” and there is always an abundance of activities that you can partake in for the holidays. This year may be a struggle for…

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Staycation

Staycation Ideas in and around Greater Vancouver This Summer

Many are feeling the pinch of the increased interest rates and high price of gas and groceries.  I was in the grocery store today and it really hit me when I saw the prices of simple items like rice crackers and meat. With the high…

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Canada Day

Canada Day 2022 in the Fraser Valley

Isn’t it wonderful that Canada Day is back to being live and in-person!  Oh how I have missed the parades, the food and the gatherings.  Canada Day long weekend is a staple of Summer. A time for celebration, bbq’s,  pool parties, fireworks and beverages.  So…

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Hey Clay at CO-OP

Hey Clay is Back at Participating Co-op Food Stores

Do your kids like to sculpt and play with molding compounds? If so have you tried Hey Clay?  Hey Clay is non-toxic clay with a  soft, lightweight, smooth foam-like texture that does not smell, stain or cause a mess.  (Which is a huge bonus for…

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2021 Greater Vancouver Pumpkin Patches

2021 Greater Vancouver Pumpkin Patches

  UPDATED October 23, 2021 Well its that time of year again.  The cooler days and nights, the changing leaves the corn mazes and pumpkin patches.  When I started to put together this years list, I found so many that it took me all day…

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kgj counselling and wellness

Small Business Sunday With …..KGJ Counselling

Small business Sunday is a chance for me to help small businesses, many of which are local.  It is an opportunity to help highlight and feature their incredible services and products to our Modern Mama audience.  Many of these businesses are fellow parents starting out…

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Gandy Installations

Household Maintenance: Cleaning Dryer Vents and HVAC Systems

Disclaimer: I was provided with duct cleaning services in exchange for a review. As always, my opinions are my own and I pride myself on providing honest and practical reviews to fellow parents. In the 13 years that we have lived in our house we…

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