Well, I'm just settling into Summer and already there are sales at the stores on Summer clothing and accessories. Strange as it seems, this is actually good timing. You see, it takes me a while to settle into the looks of the season, but now I know what's out there and what does and doesn't work … [Read more...]

Last summer, urbanmoms.ca teamed up with Sun-Rype to offer the Sun-Rype Community Party contest. Well, it took nearly a year, but lucky winners Carina and Ellie hosted their parties recently. Judging by the photos below, a fabulous time was had by all! In keeping with the party themes of community, … [Read more...]

By urbanmoms.ca member Kiersten I grew up in the big city, so always considered myself a big city girl.  Before children, I always thought I would have kids, go back to work and live in the big city.  It wasn't until I had my daughter in 2003, that my mindset began to shift.  … [Read more...]

We say it every week, but it never gets old. One of the best things we do is to help mom-based businesses spread the word and share their stories. This week, Jackie's story: Hi - I am the founder of a new business, Boot Scootin' Baby.  Boot Scootin’ Baby is a great way to kick start a post … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! SO many celebrities are giving back to the planet by going GREEN! Have you heard? Everyone's talking about it. I myself am adopting some of the tips I'm hearing about from Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Aniston, et al, on Entertainment Tonight. So, we're going to talk about that today! Also … [Read more...]

With a summer of record high temperatures in the forecast, who wouldn’t want their own ice cream maker at home? Well, some of us would question the wisdom of having ice cream available all the time, so it’s a good thing this machine handles frozen yogurt and fat-free sorbets with as much ease as it … [Read more...]

Sniff... Sniff... No, not crying. Sniffing. Not 'cuz I'm sad but because DANGIT I have a cold..., or it's the flu. Not sure. All I know is that I'm really drowsy, and my nose is not cooperating with me, and every time I sneeze I pee, and I have a sore throat, and I'm nauseous and I can't won't take … [Read more...]

It's camping season again, and that, to me, means both good and bad things...all wrapped up into one messy package! Here's how it shakes out: One of the best plusses of camping is all the outdoor activity. As a family we definitely get our full share of fresh air and exercise when we go camping. … [Read more...]

you'll have to excuse me this morning...i'm a little, erm, not myself. i'm researching new cameras...since mine took a nasty spill and cracked completely open on the floor of the wedding hall as my mother and i were trying to grab isabella before the elevator door closed on her. it costs too much to … [Read more...]

We are not a video-taking family. I'm a bit surprised by this actually because Mr. Husband is such a gadget freak. But he has never shown any interest in taking pictures, let alone video. I, on the other hand, am a picture taker, so we do have some celluloid documentation of our family life. I do … [Read more...]