We all know "one of those mothers". The mother who shows up at every class party with over-the-top nut-free, organic, beet-infused decorated cupcakes for all (including the teacher), while we send in a half-empty box of stale potato chips. The bar was much lower when we were kids. I can … [Read more...]
Giving Old Tires New Life
Looking for cool ways to go green? So are we! That's why Ontario Tire Stewardship is hosting the Green My Tires blog series on UrbanMoms. Throughout the series you will find information on innovative green products, the how-to's on getting even greener and the ins and outs of recycling your tires. … [Read more...]
The Nose Knows
The first wood fire of the season...freshly mowed grass...banana bread fresh from the oven...tequila...Scents can be such powerful triggers of nostalgia and memories, and all of these smells can take me right back to a certain time in my life simply by closing my eyes and breathing deeply.If, like … [Read more...]
Top 10 Back to School Must-Haves
We're approaching the end of the first month of school, but every time I turn around we're starting a new program or filling out a new form, so I can't say we've completely found our groove yet. While the newness of our routine is still with me, I thought I'd share my own personal top ten must-haves … [Read more...]
Breakfast On-the-Go
When it comes to the most important meal of the day, I'm a much better preacher than practicer. I would never let my kids leave for school without a well-balanced breakfast with protein, fruits and healthy carbs. However, I often find myself an hour into my morning at the office and realizing all … [Read more...]
Back to School’s Must Have Tech and Gadgets
By now you've had a chance to tackle your kid's back to school supply list, and you've probably noticed that it's slightly more hi-tech than the "paper, pencils, binders" list of yore. Lists include USB flash drives, digital textbooks and webcams, but what are some of the hot new tech products that … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Fashions for Your Fashionistas
Back to school ushers in not only a new season, but really a new year, and what better way to mark the occasion than with a new outfit? A new back to school outfit was a tradition in my family growing up, and it's one I've maintained with my own kids. September always brings with not only … [Read more...]
Charmed, I’m Sure
You've got the kids signed up for piano lessons, swimming, gymnastics and dance, but what's left to fill their spare time?Charm schools (aka etiquette lessons) for kids are cropping up as the newest skill development program in communities across the country. Send your little prince or princess … [Read more...]
Share the Memories
I get a lot of pitches that come my way that I have to be convinced would work for me. Every now and then I stumble upon something, and I wonder just how I've lived without it.In my family, we all really enjoy looking at old photos. The kids love the album my mother-in-law made back in the day of my … [Read more...]
Ooooh Baby!
Live Clean has long been one of my favourite Canadian eco-friendly beauty lines, and they've done it again.Two years ago they launched Live Clean Baby, and it became an instant hit, not only with mothers from coast to coast, but also with beauty editors who extolled the virtues of the product for … [Read more...]
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