A common topic that arises among my friends who are working moms is the "nanny issue."  Almost universally, a mom's relationship with her nanny is complex and fraught with guilt and "bad mommy" issues.  I feel quite blessed in that my nanny is an incredible person who's … [Read more...]

Click below to receive your coupon for Food Trust PEI fully cooked MASHED POTATOES! (Note: one coupon per household limit) SORRY, THE COUPON OFFER IS EXPIRED. As you know, we never feature a product in Cool Products & Stuff unless it gets the urbanmoms.ca Go2Girlz seal of approval. In … [Read more...]

Two Fun Moms Promotions is excited to have launched Tiny Tots Coupon Book, the first coupon book designed exclusively for expecting parents and families with young children. Kim Rothenberger and Anita Love are the “Two Fun Moms” (and teachers on extended maternity leave) who created Tiny Tots Coupon … [Read more...]

Hey guys.  It has been a while since I posted here.  I have been chatting with the folks at Baileys and just couldn't resist posting after a very inspiring conversation we had.  This conversation was about philanthropy.  About figuring out how one (or in this case Baileys) can do … [Read more...]

My sister-in-law came to visit us for Thanksgiving. It was really nice! The kids adore her, and no wonder. I realized this weekend she spends waaaaay more time playing (and just hanging) with them then either the Hubster or I do. But then again, she doesn't have to cook dinner, clean-up the dishes, … [Read more...]

I went to my weigh-in at Weight Watchers today, feeling slightly ambivalent. On the one hand, I'd had a few dietary slip-ups in the preceding week. On the other, I'd been to the gym several times. I stepped on my home scale (a lying little digital bugger that switches back and forth between pounds … [Read more...]

Jen: Hello? Me: Convince me to go to the gym. Jen: GO TO THE GYM. Me: But it's cold outside... Jen: But it's warm at the gym. Me: Yeah, you're right. Plus I ate a cookie yesterday. Jen: ONE cookie? Me: Well, and a bag of chips. I went to the gym. … [Read more...]

So…we’re one month into school and hopefully feeling more comfortable with the transition back.  By about now your kids know where their classroom is, know what time recess begins, know who their teacher is and know who their friends are…or do they?? The summer break, the start of a new school … [Read more...]

The urbanmoms.ca community is all about sharing stories - and the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace is where where we share the amazing stories of moms in business. This week, we bring you the story of Vicky and Lara, founders of Apples 'N Oranges. This story is told by Vicky. My friend Lara and I both … [Read more...]