When choosing holiday gifts, I consider board games a bit of a no-brainer. They work terrifically as hostess gifts, fit the bill for the family who has everything, and the variety of games available means they can work for any aged child. I wrote earlier this summer about my family's love of … [Read more...]
Holiday Toy Lowdown and CONTEST!
With less than a month to go until Christmas, the countdown's on around my house. Lists for Santa have been drafted, revised, and refined more times than a senior thesis, so I'm feeling fairly confident about the hot toy trends for kids. But how about you? Are you feeling smug and certain about what … [Read more...]
Sweet and Salty
Food cravings are interesting. According to Marcia Pelchat, a sensory psychologist at Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia who studies food cravings, 90 to 100 percent of women aged 18-35 report having them. For the most part our cravings fall into two categories; sweet or salty. Why choose … [Read more...]
Baby, You Can Drive My Car
These days, we're all a little concerned when it's time to fill up the gas tank. Our concerns may be about having to refinance our home to pay for a tank of gas, or may be more altruistic concerns regarding the effect of our gas-guzzler on the environment. Whatever the concerns, many of us have … [Read more...]
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Jennifer Bradley of North Gower, Ontario. She's the winner of the Logitech Desktop Makeover contest. We look forward to seeing pictures of your desk, Jennifer....before and after. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more wonderful contests. … [Read more...]
Clean Up Your Desk!!! A Contest Just For You!!
As we head into longer nights and shorter days, we are all forced to spend more and more time indoors. I always find the term "spring cleaning" ironic, as it's more likely the fall when I find myself wanting to de-clutter my home as I prepare (like my caveperson ancestors) to hibernate the winter … [Read more...]
Get in the Pink!
For the ultimate in pink accessories, as we close Breast Cancer Awareness month... Toshiba and Best Buy are joining forces to support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation with the launch of Toshiba’s stylish pink Portégé M800 laptop. For the next two months, $40 from the sale of each unit, … [Read more...]
Shop Pink
As promised, during the month of October, if you send me your favourite "Pink" products, I'll share them with all urbanmoms. Donna from Toronto sent me information on a few Pampered Chef products that I'd love to use. How about this pink bar board and knife for $7.00? Or these Simple Addition … [Read more...]
Have a (Healthy) Heart
Eating healthier has been a long-time trend for Canadians, but lowering sodium is particularly important for we moms. Women are at risk for heart disease and heart attacks, just like men. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death among women over 65, and North American women are 4 to 6 … [Read more...]
Deck the Halls with Ghouls and Pumpkins
While some of us are still putting away the sprinkler and packing up the flower pots, others amongst us are considerably more organized and crafty, and are preparing for Hallowe'en. Where neighbours used to save their holiday decorating for the Christmas season, in our multicultural society more and … [Read more...]