February 19, 2007Member Exclusive Contest! Come Party with urbanmoms.ca! Where: Rosehill, Toronto When: March 28th from 7pm Who: urbanmoms.ca member exclusive! What: an evening of relaxation, indulgence and restoration. Why: because we know how much you need a night out, and it's … [Read more...]

I have nothing to wear.  Don't get me wrong, my closet is full - bursting at the seams...with t-shirts, track pants, worn jeans and comfy pajamas.  This is what's left of my wardrobe after two maternity leaves.  So now, I'm back at work two days a week and like I said, I have nothing … [Read more...]

You know that old quote, "of all the things I've lost, it's my mind I miss the most"?  I sort of feel like that since becoming a mother, except it's not so much the lost mind that bothers me.  After all, I do still have my mind; it just happens to be a little more frazzled and … [Read more...]

The urbanmoms.ca team is delighted to present "Ask Shelly", a bi-weekly advice column featured on ask urbanmoms.ca. Shelly is a working wife and mom of 3 grown boys. She's a Registered Licensed Holistic Massage Therapist, Reflexology Practitioner, Reiki Master, and freelance writer. In the … [Read more...]

Last night I went to bed with damp hair. I thought it was mostly dry. But I was wrong. And this beautiful hairdo is the result. Why did I go to bed with damp hair, you ask? Well, I've decided to write a new page in the book of my life...I'm going to wake up early (6:00 a.m.) and get an hour of work … [Read more...]

Last Tuesday, it was 9:30 am and my kids were bouncing off the walls.  With minus 20 degree weather outside, a walk was out of the question (you moms out their bravely trekking in the frigid nothern temperatures, I admire you and envy your Arctic perseverance).  Realizing my kids' urgent … [Read more...]

So, I've been doing a lot of thinking lately about motivation for weight loss. It's a question I get asked a lot, and one I frequently ask myself. What made it work this time? Why have I (and my husband, too) been able to stick with a moderate, healthy eating plan for six months with very little … [Read more...]

It comes every day and each day I am equally unprepared. That witching hour from 4 to 5 pm when my kids are unusually energetic and I, on the other hand, have little left to offer them - or anyone else . In the mornings (after two large cups of coffee), I am an eager, enthusiastic mother, planning … [Read more...]

It’s hard to believe but the ever-mischievous cat who was first introduced to the world in 1957 is turning 50! Come help us celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’ classic book the Cat in the Hat. Send us your favourite picture and an accompanying story of you reading aloud with your kids and … [Read more...]

It’s hard to believe but the ever-mischievous cat who was first introduced to the world in 1957 is turning 50! Come help us celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’ classic book the Cat in the Hat. Send us your favourite picture and an accompanying story of you reading aloud with your kids and … [Read more...]