3 cool facts about lemurs The name Lemur is actually Latin for “spirits of the night”. They have scent glands in their wrists. Lemurs have flat fingernails similar to human beings. (Manicure, anyone??) and guess what? On Wednesday July 5 the Calgary is opening their…
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Let me start by saying I have three very active children (all under the age of seven) and from the time they wake up in the morning to the time they go to bed they are full of energy! When my children were younger, I enforced…
Read More...Canada Day in Calgary
What to do with your family this weekend to celebrate Canada Day in Calgary! This year is Canadas big 150 and we have rounded up some of the best events happening July 1, in Calgary. Canada Day at Studio Bell There will be a range of…
Read More...Family Travel: Summer Road Trip Tips (AND A CONTEST!)
Who doesn’t love a good road trip with the whole family in our beautiful Country? It’s the best possible getaway to celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday this Summer, and the Laughing Cow is celebrating too, with a contest! We do regular road trips as a…
Read More...{Recipe} Duchess Key Lime Tart
With summer in full swing, I’m enjoying those refreshing dessert’s that just scream “Staycation!” Something cool, tangy, and light because who wants to eat a hot & heavy dessert after a long day playing in the sun? It seems like every second night we…
Read More...{July in Edmonton} Family Friendly Activities + Events
July is here and with it comes a variety of exciting activities happening for the family! Take a look and get the ball rolling on your summer plans! Canada Day! There are so many Canada 150 events taking place on Canada Day and you can…
Read More...Canada Day in Edmonton + Area
It is that time of year again, where we celebrate all things Canada on our dear Country’s 150th birthday! And because there are so many wonderful Canada Day Celebrations taking place in and around Edmonton again this year, I give you this list: Canada Day…
Read More...Family Travel Guide 2017 by Modern Mama
Here at Modern Mama, we love to travel with our families. We love to explore, we love to play and we love to enjoy family time. So it is only fitting that we share our travel tips and suggestions here, in the 2017 Travel Guide!…
Read More...Popular Canadian Travel Destinations with Toddlers
Thinking of taking a little family trip within our great country? Wanting to explore Canada a little more, but have a toddler or young ones, and wondering what cities may be the best fit? Do you wonder what are some good choices for Canadian travel…
Read More...Canada Screams for Ice Cream! #TreatYourCommunity
As a proudly Canadian company, Sobeys Inc. is celebrating Canada’s 150th with a special fundraising campaign: Canada Screams for Ice Cream TreatYourCommunity! This next Saturday (June 24) visit your local Sobeys, Safeway or IGA in Western Canada and make a $2 donation in exchange for a…
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