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An afternoon at Preschool

February 25, 2009 by amreen

So today was the day. Last month I signed up to vounteer at my Girl's school, the lovely Petite Maison Montessori, where my kids have been going for the past 3 years. As I've mentioned in the past, it's an incredible environment of learning and laughter, and I was super-excited to … [Read more...]

Dollars and Sense

February 24, 2009 by Kath

This contribution is written by Rob Neves We don't leave learning most skills to chance anymore. When we see that something is essential for our kids' safety, growth and well being, many parents take the precaution of providing specific instruction to help them acquire that skill. Having your … [Read more...]

ZOMG! the Bachelor Conspiracy!

February 24, 2009 by Unknown

SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT!and not just any spoiler. oh no, this is a biggie. it seems that the return of DeAnna is not the most! insane! part! of this season's finale. Rumor has it that Jason does pick - and he picks the girl they show him picking in the "what you will see this … [Read more...]

Oscars 2009: Best and Worst

February 23, 2009 by Unknown

the goodBen Stiller does Joaquin Phoenix. hilarious. i hope Dave Letterman was watching.two words: SEAN PENN. i love this man. it's no secret. and his speech. oh, how i loved that he said "I know how hard I make it to appreciate me."hahah. Hugh Jackman hasn't seen The Reader either. now i don't feel … [Read more...]

This is it – my last Kitchen Party post!

February 23, 2009 by Jen

When I started writing for The Kitchen Party, I was pretty confident in the kitchen and fairly sure that I didn't have that much more to learn. It's been startling to realize how much I didn't know - pressure cookers are all kinds of amazing, I cannot make a good pie crust, people will send you … [Read more...]

here comes the bride…um, i mean, oscar guest…

February 23, 2009 by Unknown

so...i have a grand Oscar recap for you that i will post later on today. but, first, can we talk about how last night everyone seemed to be wearing wedding dresses? no? you didn't think so?still unconvinced?although, to be fair to Jessica Biel, her dress looked more WEDDING TABLECLOTH than actual, … [Read more...]

The Little Stamp Company

February 23, 2009 by Kath

Here in The Marketplace, we make it our mission to bring you stories of moms and their businesses. Are you a Canadian Mom who owns or runs her own business? Do you know someone who is? Submit a story for consideration in The Marketplace by emailing marketplace@urbanmoms.ca.This week, Leeann's … [Read more...]

It’s that fat time of year again.

February 22, 2009 by Jen

You think I'd learn. You think that I would maybe, at some point, figure out that I get fat in the winter. And you think that I'd actually do something about it. You think after all these years I might even have the willpower to prevent it so that I don't have to go through this yet again.Especially … [Read more...]

Movie Mom’s Oscar Picks

February 20, 2009 by Margot

Okay, okay. I know that I pondered in a recent post whether award shows were even relevant anymore. But I feel like I owe it to you, as your resident Movie Mom, to weigh in on the whole contest. I will watch, like most of you, partly out of curiosity (who will say/do something … [Read more...]