When introducing solids to my son, I primarily did Baby Led Weaning, so it was mainly finger foods and minimal purees. However, I really wanted kale in my son’s diet for all its nutritional benefits and the texture of kale is hard to chew as…
Read More...Dedicated: Happy babies, confident parents, connected families need sleep!
We are actively seeking smart, passionate, caring moms who have experience with Cheekychops services, or who have experience working with families and children to become franchisees. Cheekychops Sleep and Parenting Consultants provide insight and step-by-step support. Practical and experienced, our consultants have helped over 2,500 babies…
Read More...No Pictures, No Curtains, No Problem.
Shhh!!! Don’t tell my husband but I hired a house cleaner. It was a one time thing. They had a last minute cancellation and we needed it! Or I needed it. Who ever needed got a clean house and it was a great Valentine’s Day gift to the needed…
Read More...The PEP Talk Series – Parenting Series starts March 7th
For your next date night, consider a great dinner out followed by a PEP talk (Parenting Educational Program), a monthly series from March to June. These talks are organized to be thought provoking and inspiring, like a TED Talk for parents. Net proceeds will benefit…
Read More...Around Town
What’s happening around town this weekend for families! (Register for Modern Mama’s upcoming events this month here!) VIKING INVASION Saturday, February 16th 1:00-4:00pm Surrey Museum 17710 56A Avenue www.surrey.ca/culture-recreation Vikings are invading the Surrey Museum. Gather the family and join in the Norse fun with…
Read More...Wordless Wednesday
A New Chapter
I have never been good at good-byes. I cry at the airport even when I’m not the one saying good-bye! So it is with a very heavy heart that I write this post… to say good-bye to a chapter in my life that has brought me so much joy!…
Read More...Giveaway: BC Home and Garden Show Feb 20-24th
The BC Home and Garden Show returns on Feb. 20th-24th to BC Place and there are lots of family and kid-friendly activities at the show. On Thursday, Feb 21st, 12pm-5pm, the BC Home and Garden Show is hosting their first annual Family Day! This day…
Read More...Going to Jasper BEST decision ever!
Thanks to Frugal Edmonton Mama who posted a Groupon deal on Jasper Park Lodge our family went for a weekend getaway in Alberta’s beautiful backyard! My husband and I had not been to Jasper since 2009! Before kids, before marriage, before owning a house, before…
Read More...February is Apple Month!
Every week when grocery shopping, a 3 pound bag of BC organic apples are always in my cart. We use apples in muffins, slurp up applesauce, cook them to top pancakes, steam them with kale for a yummy and nutritious puree, and of course –…
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