My son is 12 years/old. In a few months he will be a teenager. He is a really great kid, a good human being. I am proud of him and love him to bits. But things are changing. They are changing in a way I knew they would. But I admit, I secretly thought or hoped it might be different for us. We … [Read more...]
Were we doing that in Grade 7?!
This year, for me, is a whole new journey in parenting. My son is in grade 7 and for the first time I am able to personally relate to his experiences. I distinctly remember what grade 7 was like and what was going on. In the past, other than a few snippets or moments in time, I just don't remember … [Read more...]
Why do I do it?
As many of you know, my amazing, loving, kindhearted mother died too soon two and a half years ago. When she died she had 5 grandchildren, my son was the oldest and the youngest was a baby born while she was already deep into her illness, my niece. Since then my kids have grown and she has missed so … [Read more...]
2012 – My Promise to Myself
Although it is already January 9th for me it is Day 1 of the New Year. Today is the first day back at school and the first day in weeks that I have sat at my desk without interruption. Today is the first day I have thought about what 2012 might bring for me, my family, and UrbanMoms. Many … [Read more...]
My Favourite Moments
There were many amazing experiences in 2011 and a few of them I was even able to capture on film. So, here is a review of my favourite moments from 2011 and a wish for even more in 2012!This is my favourite photo of 2011. It is of my niece in February when I visited them in the UK. I am SO thrilled … [Read more...]
Holiday Wine Recommendations from the Expert
If you are like me you entertain far more and attend far more parties during the Holiday Season than any other time of year. One of my go-to items for a host gift is a bottle of wine and it is great to shake things up and try something new. But often I don't know where to start and with the chaos of … [Read more...]
The Responsibility is Ours
When I first started UrbanMoms I produced most of the content myself but once the Go2Girlz were developed and we began our Product Testing program much of what was written was contributed by others. Then we added our community of bloggers and now the vast majority of what is written on UrbanMoms is … [Read more...]
Necessity Breeds Invention aka Endless Hunger Begets a Chef
My son is 12. He is over 5'5" and maybe 100lbs. His feet are size 10+ and growing rapidly. This kid is on the fast track to super tall thanks to his parents. My husband is 6'4". At 5'11" myself this boy has a lot of growing to do over the next few years. And that means A LOT of eating!As most of you … [Read more...]
Azul Fives Resort, The Mayan Riviera – Our Transat Holidays Experience
As I mentioned before, my family and I were invited to test out Transat Holidays for ourselves and write about our experiences. On occasion we have booked our travel through a full service travel provider but never through Transat Holidays and usually we book directly. I was looking forward to … [Read more...]
A family that travels together…
I have so much to tell you about our Transat Holidays vacation! But that is going to have to wait until I get home because while there has been one major thing I have noticed while on vacation. One change or shift that has been on my mind. Ready for it? My … [Read more...]
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