It amazes me that one of the things you learn when you become an adult* is that Robert Burns was right. The best laid plans of mice and men DO oft go awry. Simply put...things don't always happen as you'd hope or expect. take this morning, for example. It's Thanksgiving in Canada. (Happy turkey … [Read more...]

I went to my weigh-in at Weight Watchers today, feeling slightly ambivalent. On the one hand, I'd had a few dietary slip-ups in the preceding week. On the other, I'd been to the gym several times. I stepped on my home scale (a lying little digital bugger that switches back and forth between pounds … [Read more...]

Hello, all you beautiful folks out there in Blogland!  I’m Lara David, and you can usually find me writing at my own cyber-home, Life: The Ongoing Education.  Ali asked me to do the honors of a Hot Topic Friday here at Fabulous – she said I’d be “just perfect” for it.  I think that’s … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! Anyone watching America's Next Top Model? Or, should I rephrase: EVERYONE watching America's Next Top Model? How about Survivor? Anyone? Everyone? The Bachelor? C'mon Gorgeouses, he's the so-called "sexiest bachelor ever"! How can you not watch? Really, he is pretty … [Read more...]

On tap today: GUESS THE CELEBRITY BUTT; BRITNEY gives up the kids; I dream of GEORGE CLOONEY; SIMON COWELL and RYAN SEACREST hanging out?; JOAQUIN PHOENIX at LAX..... check it!!! GUESS THE BUTT! Can you guess the butt? Answer's at the bottom of today's post.... Photo, with thanks, c/o … [Read more...]

Jen: Hello? Me: Convince me to go to the gym. Jen: GO TO THE GYM. Me: But it's cold outside... Jen: But it's warm at the gym. Me: Yeah, you're right. Plus I ate a cookie yesterday. Jen: ONE cookie? Me: Well, and a bag of chips. I went to the gym. … [Read more...]

I have 9 days to lose 30 pounds, whiten my teeth, build sexy arm muscles, buy a funky pair of flattering jeans and still feed, care for and drive around my family.  I don't think it can be done.  There was a time in June where I had 100 days for this mission and I felt a bit confident I … [Read more...]

well lookie what we have here... this arrived on Monday. Isabella turns to my mom and says: "That's Haydee's bed!" my mom: "No, Isabella, that's YOUR bed!" Isabella shakes her head, "No, Bubbie," and she points to her crib, "THIS is MY bed!" uh … [Read more...]

So…we’re one month into school and hopefully feeling more comfortable with the transition back.  By about now your kids know where their classroom is, know what time recess begins, know who their teacher is and know who their friends are…or do they?? The summer break, the start of a new school … [Read more...]

The urbanmoms.ca community is all about sharing stories - and the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace is where where we share the amazing stories of moms in business. This week, we bring you the story of Vicky and Lara, founders of Apples 'N Oranges. This story is told by Vicky. My friend Lara and I both … [Read more...]