Thank you to Kids In The Back founder, Colleen Blundell for participating in our January School of Mom, and to Westcoast Kids for generously sponsoring a Britax car-seat as our prize! This is a summary of what Colleen shared as the top myths in car-seat…
Read More...Mamas Get your Beauty Sleep
Lack of sleep affecting YOU? Does your baby ONLY fall asleep in your arms? Does your toddler end up in your bed every night? Do you dread the bedtime struggle? Need help and advice on your child’s sleep habits? Our February Essential Series – Sleep…
Read More...Media Sponsors: yoyomama, North Shore Mama and Kids Vancouver
Helping us spread the word about Modern Mama North Shore and our upcoming Launch Party at Gymboree on January 27th are three wonderful media sponsors: yoyomama.ca, North Shore Mama, and kidsvancouver.com. Every mama knows that precious moments to ourselves are few and far between. And…
Read More...Koba Entertainment: Strawberry Shortcake
Saturday night Strawberry Shortcake, with special guests the Doodlebops, delighted little ones on stage at the Jubilee Auditorium. This was my 3rd show blogging for Koba Entertainment, having previously seen Toopy & Binoo and Max & Ruby. I was thrilled to give away 4 tickets…
Read More...Sponsors: Bean Around the World, Cactus Club & COBS
Thanks to Bean Around the World, Cactus Club Cafe and COBS Bread, the families attending our Launch Party at Gymboree on Sunday, January 27th will have delicious coffee and treats to enjoy, and an awesome prize for our Cover Kid Contest winner! Bean Around the…
Read More...five things – beauty
Today I’m sharing my five things that moms need to put on a simple face quickly. I just don’t feel ready for the day without at least these basics. I tend to buy a mix of drug-store products for affordability along with some higher quality…
Read More...Out & About: Weekend of January 18 – 20
We’re definitely starting to feel the cold of this North Shore winter, and desperately looking for fun things to do both indoors and out to entertain our wees ones! With virtually no special events happening here this weekend, here’s our roundup of drop-in playtimes, family…
Read More...Prize Sponsors (U-Y): Usborne Books, Vancouver Aquarium, Warm Buddy & Yaya Baby!
This is our last feature on prize sponsors before our Launch Party on Jan 27th! Today’s post covers letters U through Y: Usborne Books (Sarah Green), Vancouver Aquarium, Warm Buddy & Yaya Baby! Want to stock up on high-quality books for your little ones? Sarah Green, North Shore mom and Independent Usborne Consultant, has…
Read More...Prize Sponsors (R-T): Robots & Princesses, Sweet Dreams & Flying Machines, Toy Jungle
We’re coming down the home stretch reviewing our Launch Party prize sponsors! Today we’re pleased to introduce Robots & Princesses, Sweet Dreams & Flying Machines and Toy Jungle. Every family with young kids should have a stack of Soft Wipes from Robots & Princesses in…
Read More...Getting ready for baby: Packing for the hospital
The past few weeks have been about getting ready for the arrival of baby #2, due on January 26th. I have to admit, I have been much slower with getting prepped for baby #2. I finally packed up my hospital bag last week and thought…
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