A new study conducted by Virgin Mobile Canada and Vision Critical revealed that 50% of Canadians "humblebrag" on social media. And yes, the term is officially in the Oxford Dictionary. This made me literally laugh out loud... I was in taxi, too! A humblebrag is defined in the dictionary as "an … [Read more...]
Why Wattpad Should Be Your Go-To For The Latest Reads
Have you heard of Wattpad? Over the last few years, the self-publishing site and app have been growing with authors, famous or otherwise, from around the world taking to this sharing platform. Since its launch in 2006, the Toronto-based site now offers readers millions of books available for FREE … [Read more...]
BOOM! A Generation of Influence
Why should we take a look at the past? Well, it helps us understand where we are today. Most of us weren't even born in the "baby boomer" generation but we certainly are aware of it, hopefully? For me, it's the generation of my parents. They were kids at the time and shit happened that catapulted … [Read more...]
Read This, Watch That: A Netflix Binge-Worthy List
Over the holiday break I had this conversation with friends and family about what books we've read and then which corresponding movies we've watched. Are the characters in the movie or show who you've imagined? With the highly anticipated 50 Shades of Grey coming out soon (uh... James Dornan) many … [Read more...]
Movie Review: Does CAKE Live Up To The Buzz?
Rumours buzzed before the Oscar nominations came out and they were all saying the same thing: Jennifer Aniston for her role in CAKE. However, the entertainment world rippled (a bit) when she was snubbed for her role. There’s no doubt that she put her heart and soul into this role. But was it too … [Read more...]
How To Create A Better Bedtime Routine
Most of us have experienced the struggles of going to bed with our little ones. We know how important creating a a bedtime routine is; it's a routine that helps kids, and us, wind down the day. Each child and family needs are different but if you've established a routine, it would make bedtime a … [Read more...]
What Happened When Rice Krispies Treats Were Turned Into Toys?
Here at UrbanMoms, we were really thrilled to support several charities over the holiday season. We were particularly excited about our involvement with Rice Krispies Canada's annual Treats For Toys program. The program had families make Rice Krispies Treats and shaped them into toys. Did you take … [Read more...]
Be A Little Selfish And Tell Your Own Story
I admit that over the past couple of weeks I committed to giving myself a bit of a breather after the kids went back to school. It's not that easy but there were things I wanted to take care of. I had spent a day writing thank you cards, cleaned up the home office, had a few coffee dates with … [Read more...]
Heart Of Robin Hood Is Action-Packed Fun!
Everything about the classic tale of Robin Hood is turned upside-down in the new exhilirating theatre production, Heart of Robin Hood, now on stage at the Royal Alexandra Theatre (Toronto) until March 1st. (**note: now extended 4 more weeks in Toronto with new block of tickets available starting … [Read more...]
Coping In “The Waiting Room” With Diane Flacks
There's a new theatre production that has caught my attention as a parent and theatre lover. WAITING ROOM by Diane Flacks (in collaboration with director Richard Greenblatt) is making its World Premiere at the Tarragon Theatre in Toronto (January 14 to February 15, 2014). It's a powerful new drama … [Read more...]
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