As women, and I think particularly as mothers, we've all had those moments. Moments when we jumped on a trampoline, laughed particularly hard, coughed or sneezed unexpectedly, and realized we should have done a few more Kegel exercises during pregnancy. STRIDE Everyday launched this month to provide … [Read more...]
Talkin’ Tween Teeth
My sister is a teacher, and I remember her once complaining about one of her grade three students who had horrible bad breath. She found it unbearable to sit with this child closely to help with reading. Finally she had to talk to the parents, who were completely unaware of the issue. Bad … [Read more...]
Staying Connected with Your Kids
Many kids are returning to school after nice Spring Breaks spent on vacation or at home with their families. While mothers often breathe a sigh of relief on that first Monday back (no more "I'm booooored...what can I do?" for another three months!), it can be a bittersweet return.Rice Krispie Treats … [Read more...]
Friday Highs and Lows – the Literary Edition
I've been on a bit of a reading tear lately. In the last few months I've devoured some novels that I've absolutely loved (including Room, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Hunger Games trilogy, Little Bee and Cane River if you're looking for suggestions...). But after finishing the latest tome, I felt … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free in the Grocery Aisle
As much as I grumble about how rare it is for me to serve a meal that is received enthusiastically by all three of my kids, don't think for a minute that I don't appreciate the fact that my kids have no food allergies, aversions or sensitivities. I bow to the mothers who plan and serve meals around … [Read more...]
Go Fresh from Dove
Scent is such a personal taste. I was reminded of this yesterday while my daughter and I spent a pleasant half hour at Bath and Body Work sniffing candles and choosing some new Spring-ier scented wallflowers. We both decided that we weren't ready for our to kitchen smell like a giant mojito, … [Read more...]
Barbie – and YOU CAN WIN!
I was never allowed Barbie dolls when I was little. The first born child of hippie-era parents, I suffered many similar quirky rules, but not being allowed a Barbie doll stung more than others. My parents felt that Barbie dolls "represented an unrealistic image of the female form" (their words, … [Read more...]
Real Fruit Smoothies at Tim’s
Like most UrbanMoms, mornings are a crazy blur in my little part of the world. I find myself in a whirl of packing lunches, signing agendas, finding library books, checking homework, and by the time I get the kids out the door and stumble out myself, it's not unusual for me to realize that I haven't … [Read more...]
Got You Covered!
Lise Watier is a Canadian treasure. The company will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year, and I'm told there really is a glamourous woman named Lise Watier who continues to oversee all operations. And the company continues to impress with great products and innovative technology.This week Lise … [Read more...]
Friday Highs and Lows – Hot Wax Edition
The HighI'll let you in on a secret. Every 4-6 weeks I make an appointment with a professional, drag myself up to her little hideaway on the second floor of a building on Yonge St., make niceties, and then let her torture me for 30 minutes. At the end of our session, I hand over my credit card, tip … [Read more...]
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