Hi Gorgeouses! You will NOT believe the dream I had last night. More on that later. I had the best day with the monkey. We were so connected the entire day -- me with her and her with me. By the end of the day, I felt like we were the only two people on earth (sooooo cliche, I know, but so true). It … [Read more...]

About 5 years ago I decided it would be fun to gather some of my favourite female friends for a weekend at a wonderful retreat near my home. I called the woman who owns this retreat and she said she could accommodate up to 9 and that we'd get a special rate for that number. So I emailed about 14 … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! Did you watch the Golden Globes? Were you as overjoyed as I was when Jennifer Hudson won? As disappointed as I was that Stever Carell didn't? (Beat by Alec Baldwin!? Boo! I always change the channel when he's on SNL!) Were you as bored as a doorknob during Warren Beatty's acceptance … [Read more...]

How would you like to host your own Kitchen Party with Cuisinart? Well, several lucky urbanmoms.ca members will win the chance to do just that. Want to know more about the urbanmoms.ca Cuisinart Kitchen Party? The urbanmoms.ca Cuisinart Kitchen Party is a unique opportunity to host a party in your … [Read more...]

Remember back in October when I opened "The Great Rice Debate"? That post garnered a lot of comments from rice aficionados of all stripes...die-hard pot boilers and converted rice cooker-lovers and everyone in between. And our Kitchen Party sponsor, Cuisinart, took note. They believe so … [Read more...]

we've all had them. first kisses. first loves. weddings. the two pink lines. births of babies. first steps. first time a child says "mama". these life-changing moments are amazing. moments we'll never forget. the details. the dates. everything. i had one of those this evening. right as we … [Read more...]

Week:31 Pounds Lost: 50! Yes, fifty, FIFTY, FIFTY!!! Whew, okay, I've got it out of my system now. Oh, by the way, did I mention that I'VE LOST FIFTY POUNDS?!!? Okay, sorry, that was the last time :) see my Weight Watchers 50 lb congratulatory fridge magnet...wooo... But seriously...even though I'm … [Read more...]

This is the post that no blogger ever wants to write. This is the post that no blogger thinks will ever come. This is the goodbye post. Her Bad Mother's Mother'Hood is closing up shop, at least for the time being. It's been a difficult couple of months, as many of you know, and I've come very close … [Read more...]

what's your opinion on sick days? do you ever call in sick even though you are perfectly healthy? have you ever gotten caught? I have never. and i couldn't ever. it's not that i wouldn't want to. the idea of it is quite appealing, actually. i just don't have the balls. i'd be way too afraid that … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! The monkey just pooped in the tub. Fortunately, Josh-O's bathing her. Ha! I'm not helping. I'd rather gossip. I'm enjoying sitting here gossiping and listening to him freak out upstairs! (I have super hearing.) Double ha ha! Aren't I horrible? LOVE! check it!!! LIVE GOSSIP: BRITNEY IN … [Read more...]