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Closed:GIVEAWAY: Win a DVD copy of Charlie St. Cloud! Congratulations to Patty, Freda, Lori, Marjo and Sharon!

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Finding ways to bond and spend time with our children is so important.  Often it can be a challenge to find activities that you both and your children like doing together.  That's why UrbanMoms is so excited to share with you a great way to enjoy a few hours with the tweenagers in your … [Read more...]

Pea’s Playland… a Photo Montage!

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Before Pea was born, we had a breakfast nook in our house.  This nook was right beside our kitchen, close to the California blinds that give us a window unto our beautiful backyard.  We would eat breakfast, lunch and dinner at this table and we could easily and comfortably watch TV while … [Read more...]

Closed: The Things That Make Life Easier Contest! Congratulations to Michelle, Susanza, Jessica and Caroline!

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Heather our Globetrotting Mama has some amazing travel tips that she would like to share with you. Visit Travel Reviews to read all about the many problems and solutions that people face when traveling.  Also discover some fantastic holidays gift ideas that will help make life a little easier … [Read more...]

Closed: Win Kathy Reichs Newest Book! Congratulations to Katherine, Linda and Linda!

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Share your love of reading with your children.  With so many wonderful genres to choose from there is something to suit each of their individual interests. Kathy Reichs a New York Times bestseller and forensic anthropologist has written her first teen crime novel.   Alice from Shelf … [Read more...]

Closed: McDonald’s Free Coffee & Contest: Congratulations to Susan and Ashley

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Start your day the better way with a fresh cup of coffee!  Gav from Chef Dad and Amanda from Sleep, Sanity and Skinny Jeans want to make it extra easy for UrbanMoms members to get their coffee fix by giving away a $50 McDonald's gift card. All you need to do is visit Chef Dad and tell Gav how … [Read more...]

L.E.E., or, why your man probably wants Lego for Christmas

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Taking a page from The Man-ual, I am about to reveal something that us guys keep hidden from view... as much as it might hurt us to do so.There've been a few UrbanMom bloggers who've hosted Lego contests over the past few weeks.  In fact, DIY's Sara is running a contest from now until November … [Read more...]

Kathy Reichs: Going Virals

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[and a contest!]Kathy Reichs had me at Deja Dead. I was already a fan of Patricia Cornwell, to whom Reichs is often compared, and loved the forensic mode of mystery-solving, so different from more traditional detective work. I liked the character from that very first book, and found the details … [Read more...]

Closed: Win a KichenAid® Stand Mixer! Congruatulation to Jade!

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Welcome to the tart cherry cook-off sponsored by the Ontario Tender Fruit Producers. Watch and participate as Chef Dad and UrbanMoms staffer and want-to-be-chef Carol battle it out. Check out Gav's and Carol's Cherry Chili recipe and oatmeal cherry cookies reviews and compare the pictures of … [Read more...]

Closed: Win This Fabulous Prize Pack! Congratulations to Sarah!

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Are you constantly saying "no" to your children?  As parents we often get caught in a cycle of scolding and reprimanding.  To help break this dialogue it's important to find activities where parents and children can connect in a fun and stimulating way.  Sara, from D.I.Y. would like … [Read more...]