We got back from our vacation last night and it was great. The Club Med Sandpiper Resort in Florida was amazing, and totally suited to our family right now.  As promised, the resort revolved around young children and the staff there went out of their way to assist us with our toddlers. I had … [Read more...]

   Blink...and it's done! So...you're a mom. That means you have kids. If you have a vehicle, too, then chances are really good that you have a messy vehicle. Right? Until now, those of us who ferry young children (and sometimes their fathers!) around in our vehicles had to get … [Read more...]

Looking for tips and advice for your own small business (or maybe even how to start one?). Then be sure to visit the QuickBooks Women in Business Forum. Featured Mom Business: Mohani Bay bodyFood My company name is Mohani Bay (named after my best friend) and my product line is bodyFood.  It … [Read more...]

Hi again Urban Moms!  Thank you all for sending me your comments and questions over this last month…you’ve kept me busy! Below are some of your questions along with my responses and added are “Kyla’s Key Tips” to addressing these very common experiences. Let me know your thoughts and…keep those … [Read more...]

Well, here we are in the final weeks of The Marvellous Meals Contest from Cuisinart. The winning recipes for week three - Delicious Dinners are... kapjet's Chicken and Cheese CasseroleTara's Salmon Steaks on the BBQMichelle's Super Delicious Honey Gingered Pork Tenderloins Congratulations to our … [Read more...]

I did it! I made a promise - to myself and to you - to go for a run today and I did. It was pretty good, but the WIND! I wish I had gone in the morning, instead of after lunch when the wind had picked up so much! I, in my not-so-infinite wisdom, decided to go for a run in a natural area close to my … [Read more...]

...or snows, if you happen (as I do) to live in Calgary. So yes, Maggie, your first answer was the right one: I have not run in the last few days. Because - I own up to it - I am a fairweather runner. In fact, I am a fairweather EVERYTHING when it comes to being outdoors. Especially when the … [Read more...]

Tomorrow we head to Florida for a week of fun in the sun.  I'm excited about the much-needed R&R, but my stress levels are soaring in in preparation for all the things that have to get done before we leave.  Work has to be dealt with, the house - painters are coming in while we're … [Read more...]

The Marvellous Meals Contest is still going strong, and we have a new group of winners this week! The winning recipes for week two - Luscious Lunches are... Rachel's Gourmet Grilled CheeseKathy's Tex Mex Mash UpRamona's Crunchy Tuna Salad Wrap Each winner will be receiving a copy of Cuisinart's … [Read more...]

Looking for tips and advice for your own small business (or maybe even how to start one?). Then be sure to visit the QuickBooks Women in Business Forum. My entrepreneurial story is by no means unique – I was looking for a service in the community that didn’t currently exist – so I created … [Read more...]