Yesterday, one of my daughter's Montessori friends invited her for a "princess" themed birthday party. All the guests (but not parents, thank God) had to come dressed as a princess and the whole event promised to be very girly. We arrived just in time for the first … [Read more...]
My Favorite Cookbook
This weekend was spent in a low-key sort of way - The Girl was sick on Saturday morning, poor chum, but everyone was well enough by the evening to have Grandpa over for supper. We tried the chicken-artichoke casserole that I wrote about earlier last week and it was good! But other than that, I … [Read more...]
urbanmoms.ca – Community Snapshot and Insight
Recently we put out our semi-annual member survey asking for feedback, ideas, and information from the urbanmoms.ca community. I always find it incredibly interesting to hear from members on what their impression of the community is and how they would like to improve it. We also learn a … [Read more...]
Why Faberge was Ahead of its Time…
Today was the perfect example of how and why word-of-mouth works. It just blows my mind that so few marketers really get it. Remember that old ad from the 70's for Faberge Organic Shampoo where "she tells two friends and she tells two friends and so on and so on"? Well, the … [Read more...]
Chicks That ROCK and a Giant Mound of Candy
Chicks That RockMy daughter is 4 (and 3/4 according to herself) and she, in my opinion, totally rocks. You know what I mean, we all knew them and likely know them still. Those Chicks That Rock. And me? I really, really wanted to be one but I just didn't have quite the right combination … [Read more...]
Face to face with the Scale after 3 months
Egads! I had the shock of my life yesterday when, after days of denial, I finally faced the heinous voice of truth: the Scale. And yes, the voice of truth was cruel and honest, sparing no feelings. It appeared that, in 16 weeks of pregnancy, I had gained a whopping 14 pounds! How did … [Read more...]
Yard Sale For the Cure
It has always been very important to me to be involved in my neighbourhood. I'm the one who plans the holiday party with the neighbours, the summer street party and the girlfriend getaways. But this year my neighbours and I decided to take it a little further and do something … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Vie Maternity Boutique
Thanks to Hollywood's baby boom, maternity wear is as fresh and stylish as regular brands. And now, Vancouver moms-to-be can look every bit as chic as the celebrities! Vie carries a variety of designer maternity clothes from New York, Los Angeles and around the globe. Many of the labels are … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Other Boleyn Girl
Author: Philippa GregoryPublisher: Simon & SchusterReviewed by: Kath We all know the famous Boleyn girl, don't we? The one who married King Henry VIII after his famous divorce (which led to his rejection of the authority of the Pope in Rome and ultimately the creation of the Anglican … [Read more...]
One Chance. And OH YEAH…I lost 3.8 Pounds Last Week
Before I even start, I need you all to check out this hot picture of me at my daughter's seventh (SEVEN! Can you even believe it?) birthday party. I saw the pic and thought, "oh, who is that hot young woman standing near the guests?" and then I realized: IT'S FRIGGIN' ME! So...check it … [Read more...]
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