For the Love of Soup, the national bestseller by Jeanelle Mitchell, is a satisfying collection of wonderful soup recipes for every season and every palate. February was one of the coldest months in years full of grey days, long nights, rain, sleet, ice, and massive amounts of snow! Can we say cabin … [Read more...]

It's March break.  I picked up a couple newspapers targeted at parents of young children to see what's out there for my kids.  It's absolutely overwhelming.  You name it, it's happening this week:  puppet shows, soccer camps, kids' theatre, intensive courses in arts and crafts, … [Read more...]

OK, ladies.  I know we like to spread the Dove love on urbanmoms.ca but I just can't stop!  This brand floors me...and I know I am not the only one!  We heard it from you in a recent urbanmoms.ca survey, in our product reviews for Dove's handwash and in your comments on this … [Read more...]

so, we're pretty sure we are getting a new nanny. yes, i realize we've been here before. We thought we'd have to get rid of her this time last year when i couldn't find myself a job and we couldn't afford to keep her. and we thought we'd have to get rid of her when she was planning to go back to the … [Read more...]

Hi Ladies - thanks for your comments and questions.  I hope the following will answer them.  First, flat shoes - like any fashion item, if it doesn't suit you or you really don't feel comfortable - don't wear it.  If you don't feel good, you're not going to look good. And, for those … [Read more...]

Wow! I am overcome with the support and encouragement from all you wonderful urbanmoms. Someone used the word "powerful" in her comment and that's what you ladies are. I was feeling a bit down for myself in light of Angelina's good fortune, but I feel really picked up by all your lovin'. I … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! Today we got a pregnancy shocker!, Breaking Britney news, Britney's rehab crib, Marsha Cross post pregnancy, Hott Gavin Rossdale and Mark Wahlberg photos, McDreamie pix!, Paris's new BFF -- a Canadian!, and more! check it!!!!! SALMA HAYEK IS PREGNANT! This gorj, over-40 starlet is … [Read more...]

the husband is convinced that my blogs are outlets where i can say not-so-nice things about him. this is so far from the truth. they are outlets where i can say not-so-nice things about everyone. he shouldn't feel so special. relax, relax. i kid. mostly. sure, i do a lot of snarking and bitching … [Read more...]

My apologies to Haley-O who has been totally supportive to this new blogger on the urban mom's team because I'm about to slide a little into her corner. I'm beginning with some gossip, although since it's all over the front pages of every tabloid, I do not think it is new gossip.  Angelina has … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! We've got serious gossip and the usual fun gossip. Please all say a prayer for Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose. She is very ill in hospital. More on that -- but not too much more because we honour their privacy at this time.... To lighten our hearts, we have another Mischa fashion … [Read more...]