Being a parent is a little bit like being Spiderman. With great power comes great responsibility. You're laughing; but it's true. Babies come into this world as, well, empty vessels. It's up to us as parents to mold them and shape them into toddlers, then kids, then teens, then adults. We choose … [Read more...]

I'm packed.... Packed for the hospital! Well. I'm packING. Everything takes forever, so I'm just packing, not quite packed. Nightie -- checkBras -- checkRobe -- TBA (nothing fits!)Maxi Pads -- TBAUnderwear -- checkOversized Shirts -- checkToiletries -- check (mini shampoos and soaps and … [Read more...]

This week in the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace we're pleased to bring you Christine's story: Here is a picture of me and my two beautiful children from late last summer.  Pictures like this are why I decided to start working for myself.   This picture could have been taken any day of … [Read more...]

Ahhh...the humble table grape. Scientifically known as vitis vinifera; my all-time favourite fruit! Yes, yes! Put a grape up against any other fruit, and still, the grape comes out on top. Grape vs. peach? Grape wins. Grape vs. apple? Grape wins. You can even line it up against super-sweet, exotic … [Read more...]

Tonight I got my first upfront lesson in competitive parenting 101. I know the teacher at the Gaffer's preschool has nothing but the purest intentions at heart, but as she went through the calendar of activities and seasonal celebrations for the school year, the death knell growing between my ears … [Read more...]

On saturday, i handed Isabella a piece of bread. she took a bite out of it and said: "mommy look! it's a dinosaur! it's so SCARY!" and then took another bite and said: "mommy look! it's a tiger! rawr!" and then took another and said: "oh, now it's a dog. woof" and then … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses!!!!! HUGE night tonight. YUGE! It's MTV's VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS -- the INFAMOUS VMA's, the most SCANDALOUS awards show EVAH, like, the one in which MADONNA AND BRITNEY KISSED (remember that?), the one where Brit brought the python, wore the barely-there costume, etc., etc.. It's … [Read more...]

This is the first year that I won't be enthusiastically participating on the Toronto International Film Festival.  In the past, I've attended films for fun, stood in many lines, reviewed films for publications and even interviewed actors and directors.  I loved every minute of it.  … [Read more...]

okay...i happen to be in the camp that thinks that Mischa Barton is a beautiful girl. i always have. well, except for maybe when she was in the Sixth Sense, because she was all vomity and her creepy factor was way high. but, she's got a unique look to her (and i love the girls who can make round … [Read more...]