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Mommy’s Birthday Wish List

July 13, 2016 by Alison Tedford Leave a Comment

I'm 33 today and in preparation for the big day, my son's dad asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I had already been spoiled with early birthday gifts of Kate Spade, NY, and Wonder Woman fare from my siblings, parents, and boyfriend. I was stumped. I thought about it and decided there were still … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family

How We Are Becoming A Biking Family

May 27, 2016 by Erin Silver Leave a Comment

The weather is finally warming up and I was excited to take the boys for a bike ride. This was the first year I'd have attempted such a feat. Last year, Josh struggled with his confidence and Ari bicycled like a maniac. I took them around the block but it was a terribly stressful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Life Tagged With: biking family, biking in the city, family, family activities, family bike trip, getting the kids outdoors, getting the kids outside, outdoor family activities, outside fun

Your Kids Are Going To Love The LEGO® Imagine Nation Tour

May 25, 2016 by Amanda Wood Leave a Comment

As parents we’ve known one thing to be true—everything is awesome, especially when you’re part of a team! This insight came courtesy of “The LEGO Movie™”, when our kids fell in love with the adorable Emmet and in the process reignited their love for the brand. Sure, we’ve had a dodge a few stray … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Life, Uncategorized Tagged With: kids events, Lego, lego events, lego imagine nation tour, lego movie, lego tour, lego tour in canada

Gifts For The Urban Dad This Father’s Day

May 24, 2016 by Sonya Leave a Comment

All dad wants is a relaxing day hanging out in the backyard or maybe hitting up a golf game or watching a bit of baseball, right? Dad never asks for anything...okay, except maybe that new gadget for the for home or yeah, that Ferrari, but we want to celebrate the day and do a little something … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Holidays, Life Tagged With: Club Monaco, Giftagram, native shoes, Neighburr, Robert Mondavi, Sonos, Vans, WillLand Outdoors

What Can We Do About The Gender Gap In Parenting

April 7, 2016 by Amanda Wood Leave a Comment

The gender gap doesn’t just show it’s self in the work force, it’s also prevalent on the parenting scene. One of the ways this disparity of expectation between moms and dads makes an appearance is in the comments women hear regularly about their role as a mother. Often passive aggressive, whether … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Life Tagged With: being a mom, gender gap, gender gap in parenting, parenting, sexism

In the Kitchen Stirring Up Some Family Fun

March 23, 2016 by Alison Tedford 1 Comment

"Order up!" I hear my son calling from the kitchen. I finally broke down and ordered cable a few weeks ago and since we've had service, I've been vegging on the couch watching cooking shows on TV. I've had a little shadow by my side on the sofa and while I watched chefs creating fancy desserts, I've … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Food, Life Tagged With: chopped, cooking with kids, getting kids cooking, kitchen activities for kids, master chef

Nine Unexpected Things To Do During March Break In Toronto

March 3, 2016 by Sonya 1 Comment

If you haven't signed the kids up for a March Break camp and you aren't planning a week-long getaway to somewhere warm, what are you going to do with the kids for five whole days in Toronto? Throughout the year, I often get asked by moms and dads for suggestions on interesting things in the city … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Life Tagged With: digiPlaySpace, High Tea, Kamayan Feast, King Edward Hotel, Korean Grill house, Lamesa, march break, Morals Village, Ontario Science Centre, ROM, Scaddabush, Sugar Shack TO, The Rolling Pin, Toronto, Toronto Comicon, WinterStations, Young People's Theatre

Why I Love The Movies

February 25, 2016 by Sara Leave a Comment

This Sunday is my Super Bowl. From 4pm onwards you can find my butt parked in front of the TV. I'll be dealing with Guiliana Rancic on the red carpet and counting the minutes until Chris Rock hands Hollywood their white butts on a silver skewer during the opening monologue of the Oscars. I love … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Life Tagged With: ET, family, Grease, memories, movies, Oscars, Runaway Bride

Get Your Family Outside And Enjoy The Snow This Winter

January 25, 2016 by UrbanMoms Leave a Comment

Kids never seem to be fazed by cold weather or snowy days, but I can’t say the same about myself. Over the past few weeks of what can finally be considered winter weather, I have come to realize that my family is really missing out during the winter months. Even though we’re still staying active … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Life Tagged With: family, family fun, family snow day, family snow day eh!, outdoor winter activities, outdoors, snow, snow activities, snowshoeing, winter

Respect Your Elders

January 19, 2016 by Sara Leave a Comment

When you have a kid you get a ton of unsolicited advice. The number one bit that I got, 'enjoy it because these times go fast.' I can tell you when living with postpartum depression the first eight months or so, I wanted to punch everyone in the throat who said that to me. I would physically … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Life Tagged With: dealing with the elderly, elders, grandparents, grief, remembering the ones we love, respect your elders, teaching kids to respect their elders

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