An “Interview” with Chantal Kreviazuk!

June 3, 2013 10 Comments
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I was totally flattered to have been contacted a couple of weeks ago by representatives of Chantal Kreviazuk (Yes- THE Chantal Kreviazuk!) to meet her in-person for an interview.  Chantal was in Vancouver for a few days to help promote the Walmart Mom of the Year Award, of which she is a judge.  It would have been pretty silly for me to not jump all over this opportunity, and so jump I did. I was a little nervous as I have never really conducted an interview before- other than those ones in high school where we were asked to interview a teacher or a classmate or a family member.  Chantal fell under none of those categories (obviously), so I had no idea what to expect going into the situation. Luckily, Chantal is who she is and how she is, because my nerves were calmed the moment … [Continue reading...]

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What VancouverMom means to me!

May 27, 2013 7 Comments
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Just under a year ago, my little blog was nominated for the VancouverMom.ca's Vancouver's Top 30 Mom Blogger Awards.  I managed to sneak in to the Top 30 amidst a slew of fantastic blogs written by a group of lovely mamas.  What a huge honour and privilege it was... and continues to be! Once North Shore Mama blog made it into the Top 30, I started on a journey I could not have imagined ever being on.  Before I started my blog, I didn't really know much about blogging at all!  All I knew was that I loved writing, I loved the idea of having a blog, and I loved being 'helpful'.  Little did I know how much I would soon LOVE the community I became a part of within our group of Top 30. VancouverMom helped put my North Shore Mama blog on the map.  I grew my pet-project in ways I did … [Continue reading...]

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Are you on the fence? Let The Audience guide you!

May 7, 2013 Leave a Comment
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We have all been down the 'big decision' road.  We all know those sleepless nights where the pro's and con's list dances through our head leaving us overwhelmed and exhausted.  These decisions pop up often in our lives and we keep our fingers crossed that what we decide in the end will be the right thing to do. PERHAPS... you are even trying to make one of these life changes RIGHT NOW! Whether you are on the fence about a career change, about starting a family, about moving 'up' or 'down' in the real estate world, about popping the big question, or about selling it 'all' and becoming a world traveler, there's a very good chance you will be seeking out the advice of others in hopes that they will help guide you. And so arises the question... Can the wisdom of 50 strangers change … [Continue reading...]

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Seymour Heights Parent Participation Preschool

May 1, 2013 Leave a Comment
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I was contacted by a fellow North Vancouver mama who was hoping to spread the word about the preschool that her child attends.  Finding the right preschool for your child(ren) can be nerve-racking and challenging at times.  I thought it would be useful for parents to hear about one preschool in particular from the perspective of a parent whose child currently attends Seymour Heights Parent Participation Preschool.  (Please note- these are the experiences of my guest, Emina.  The following was written solely by her, as I have no personal experience with the school myself.  It sounds lovely though!) Even if you live in North Vancouver, unless your children have attended the Seymour Heights Parent Participation Preschool, you have probably not heard about this little gem of a … [Continue reading...]

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Crickets

April 29, 2013 Leave a Comment
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As you may have noticed, there has not been a ton of action on the blog lately.  I keep thinking I am going to have these glorious pockets of time to post to my heart's content, but, as it turns out, those magical moments are few and far between now that we have added another baby girl to our lives. I'm determined to get back up and running though. I decided that there would be no better way to get your attention (and love) back than to host a few giveaways this week.  To thank you for not giving up on North Shore Mama, check in often this week so you don't miss out on the goodies to be won! Thanks for sticking with me while I immerse slowly from the newborn fog ;)   … [Continue reading...]

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5 things you may not know about me!

March 28, 2013 11 Comments
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Over the past year, I have had the great opportunity to connect with many of Vancouvermom.ca's 2012 Top 30 Vancouver Mom Bloggers. We have formed friendships through our writing, a facebook page we created (and post to constantly throughout the day), and by planning playdates and dinners out together.  The "Top 5 Things You Don't Know About Me" is a post that a few of us from the group decided to do together and publish simultaneously. To check out some of the other mamas' Top 5 Things, click on the links below their pictures.  Have fun! The Connection We Share // The Thirties Grind // Nat Nanton Little Miss Mama // Mumfection // Mama Papa Bubba The Write Mama // North Shore Mama Thank you to Haley for designing my Top 5 image for me!  Check out her Facebook page to learn … [Continue reading...]

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Mama’s Night Out with Modern Mama North Shore

March 27, 2013 Leave a Comment
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Modern Mama North Shore is hosting a fabulous Mama's Night Out on Tuesday, April 16th from 7:30-9:30pm.  They have teamed up with DAVIDsTEA again after a very successful night out at the Edgemont location in February.  This time, all the fun will be had at the Park Royal location! The idea behind Modern Mama's Nights Out is to bring together North Shore moms and there is always something special going on. This upcoming event is one you will not want to miss out on as it will be filled with Purdy's chocolate, DAVIDsTEA, swag bags including a warming pillow from Warm Buddy ($30 value), product samples from Crabtree & Evelynn, DavidsTea loose tea samples, a $10 gift certificate to Romantique (lingerie) at Park Royal (and more!), and a guaranteed door prize! Here is the … [Continue reading...]

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North Shore Mama Blog turns ONE!

March 25, 2013 4 Comments
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One year ago today, North Shore Mama was born! It's a special occasion for me and my little pet project! When I first started this blog, I kind of knew about blogs a little bit.  I really thought they were mostly used by people when they were traveling, so that all of us back home could read their stories and wish we were away on adventures somewhere hot and exotic.  My brother had a blog chronicling his life as a professional hockey player and I had some friends who also seemed to use their blog as more of an online 'diary'.  I was fairly oblivious to the fact that there were all these amazing food, parenting, DIY, wedding, photography, technology, etc. blogs out there, until I started my own blog and dove into The Wonderful World of Blogging head first. Blogging truly is its … [Continue reading...]

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So proud and so honoured!

March 13, 2013 4 Comments
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I was recently contacted by one of Canada's largest and most reputable public relations firms, Hill+Knowlton Strategies about a new initiative they are working on.  I was asked if North Shore Mama could be included in their "10 to Follow" list of Canadian Mommy Bloggers!  I was so honoured and very proud of the work that I have been putting into this blog, and I wanted to share the exciting news!  I am in some amazing company on the Top 10 list and I hope you will check out the rest of the fantastic bloggers as well.  One thing I love about the blogging community is how supportive and encouraging bloggers are of each other.  There is a real sense of community in the world of blogging and I am so thankful to be a part of it! A huge thank you to Hill+Knowlton Strategies for … [Continue reading...]

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Watch, Share & WIN a trip to L.A.!

March 10, 2013 Leave a Comment
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Monday nights, CityTV is airing a new Canadian TV show called The Seed. The show is a modern version of  "FRIENDS" crossed with the currently popular "Modern Family".  With FRIENDS and Modern Family being two of my favourite shows, I am looking forward to tuning in to see what The Seed is all about.  I also like knowing that I will be supporting a Canadian production! Here is a brief description of what you can expect from The Seed: "Harry discovers that his foray into the world of sperm donation has resulted in kids - lots of kids! This ill-equipped bachelor finds himself entangled in the lives of his newfound children and their less-than-thrilled families - a lesbian couple and their 9-year-old oddball son, an up-tight, upper-class husband and wife and their rebellious teenage … [Continue reading...]

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