One of my 2009 New Year's resolutions was to prepare my daughters' school lunches the day before, instead of racing around on school day mornings in a panic trying to get them to finish their orange juice and cereal while I put together a rushed lunch kit and hurry them out the door, toothpaste … [Read more...]
The Little Stamp Company
Here in The Marketplace, we make it our mission to bring you stories of moms and their businesses. Are you a Canadian Mom who owns or runs her own business? Do you know someone who is? Submit a story for consideration in The Marketplace by emailing marketplace@urbanmoms.ca.This week, Leeann's … [Read more...]
CLOSED: Breville Juicer Giveaway!
This contest is now closed.Six lucky urbanmoms.ca members will win a Breville Juicer Elite with Coulis (retail price: $399.99) from our partner Florida Citrus just for taking the most recent urbanmoms.ca survey!All you have to do to be entered in the draw is to complete the short online survey, and … [Read more...]
Who’s A Bully?
My eight year-old daughter spoke at a school assembly yesterday, which made me really proud. The theme of the assembly was RESPECT. (Actually, my daughter shared what she'd learned about Mozart and the Magic Flute - the respect theme came later). At one point in the assembly, the grade ones read … [Read more...]
Bugalug Giveaway!
Last week in The Marketplace we brought you the story of Bugalug.This week we're thrilled to be able to offer you a Bugalug Giveaway†! The folks over at Bugalug sent us a lovely headband and a pack of 3 pony loops to give to one lucky member - who knows, it might be you!To be entered to win, tell us … [Read more...]
Featured Recipe
When the folks at Florida Citrus sent me this recipe, I knew I had to try it out! I love latin flavours, and the black bean salsa with tropical fruits sounded amazing, too. I had a feeling it would be a hit with my family, and I sure wasn't disappointed. The recipe itself was a breeze to make - you … [Read more...]
CLOSED: Bugalug Giveaway!
This contest is now closed. Congratulations to our winner, Natalie from Canmore.Check out this week's post at The Marketplace for more info about this fun giveaway†. All you have to do to enter is tell us why you'd like to win the Bugalug Prize Pack in the comments section here. The prize pack is … [Read more...]
Family Day – Snacks on The Go
Many Canadians are lucky enough to be able to celebrate Family Day this February 16. It's the perfect time for a holiday - mid-winter blahs are at their peak, and the period between Christmas and Easter is the longest stretch we have to endure without a holiday. So Family Day comes as a very welcome … [Read more...]
Liquid Love
Valentine's Day is here again, and if you've known me for a while, you'll know I'm always on the lookout for a novel, non-cheesy way to share the love, hopefully without putting on ten pounds in the process. I have a thing about chocolates (too predictable) and roses (ditto). Dinner at a fab resto … [Read more...]
Technokids
I've been thinking a lot lately about childhood (for one reason or another), and one of the things I cannot help but notice is the amazing influence technology has had on my children. I remember thinking of all the amazing advances my grandmothers had witnessed in their lives: the … [Read more...]
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