This Holiday Season is full of emotion. I can't seem to express all of this in words so I decided to try capturing it with my camera. This is pre-Christmas 2008 through my eyes: Gramma's knitting class. What a patient woman! So much excitement means sleepy, sleepy "girls". Sunrise … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Headpets
Headpets are a fun and exciting Canadian made line of handmade children's animal hats which are taking the market by storm, and bringing smiles to children's faces in the process. My vision was to create a fun and exciting line of handmade children’s animal hats, like no other hats available on … [Read more...]
OK. Listen Up…
This is a conversation my daughter is currently having while playing with her friend:Friend: OK, I'm going to be 16. My name is Lily and I'm older and taller.Daughter: No. I'll be older but also smarter. You can be taller. My name's Ella.Friend: No! I want to be smarter! You can be smaller and older … [Read more...]
The Power of Other People’s Words
I know I have said this before but other people's words can often express how I feel better than my own. For all of my girl friends both virtual and real these words by Kelly Corrigan are for you from me (sort of): … [Read more...]
The Folks Behind the Golden Arches
One of the most interesting things about my recent trip to Chicago and McDonald's headquarters was getting a chance to meet the people behind the scenes. You may not know this but my very first job was at McD's and I still value my experience there. I learned about hard work, process, team work and … [Read more...]
Top 10 Holiday Gifts For Teens: Batteries Not Required
Contest Alert! urbanmoms.ca is excited to support The Top 10 Gifts for Teens by offering two individual prize packs to be won by two lucky members. The Teen Girl Pack and Teen Boy Pack will each be filled with the books listed in the associated category below. Post a comment identifying your … [Read more...]
Vaseline Clinical Therapy
The Go2Girlz have been busy in the lead-up to this year's Holiday Season, and we're thrilled to bring you the latest from their product testing efforts. As you know, we never endorse a product until it has been tested and approved by our panel of expert testers - moms like us! This time, our panel … [Read more...]
Chatting with the Wealthy Barber
I recently had David Chilton, author of The Wealthy Barber, come to Toronto to speak to my clients. His message was very timely because the one main point he makes with his book is that to achieve financial success, you must always spend less than you make. This is the lesson my parents … [Read more...]
This Whole Writing Thing’s Got Me Down
Remember a few weeks ago I told you that I was going to be one of the editors for the new Dove.ca site? Well the site is up and article number two has been posted. I should be thrilled, right? And in some ways I am. It is an honour to represent a brand that you really believe in and have your … [Read more...]
AIR MILES Travel: Gotta Getaway Contest
Not sure about you, but I'm not a winter lover, and if I can’t get my family away for a winter vacation, I’ve found that I can survive the season by taking a short trip or two. You don’t have to travel far or break the bank to take advantage of what many local hotels and venues have to … [Read more...]
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