WARNING: mixed metaphor will be uttered in 10...9...8... Oh, whatever, here goes. Call me a Hallowe'en Scrooge (there it is, folks!), but I hate shelling out to kids who are old enough to drive. Maybe this is because I was banned from trick-or-treating at thirteen (when all, and I do really mean … [Read more...]

I first saw this video at an urbanmoms.ca member's blog Free Hugs Campaign said: Free hugs is a real life controversial story of Juan Mann, A man whose sole mission was to reach out and hug a stranger to brighten up their lives. In this age of social disconnectivity and lack of human contact, the … [Read more...]

O.K. ladies, it’s November 1st and as we all know the holiday rush starts in full force as soon as the Ghosts and Goblins retire on Halloween.  Our friends at Baileys are as excited as we are to help us get a head start on this year’s latest trends for the holiday season.  Over the next … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! I'm in a narsty mood. Here's why (sort of...). In the meantime, what better way to lift a bad mood than to gossip? Usually, there's no better way. But, not today. Because the gossip's sad. Check...It.: SAY IT ISN'T SO... Photo c/o Splash News Online. It is, indeed, a sad day in … [Read more...]

When urbanmoms.ca sent Cuisinart’s Griddler out to research panel members for testing, we knew we’d get some excited responses; we just didn’t anticipate quite how popular this four-in-one small kitchen appliance would be! As busy moms, we all know how hectic the dinner-time hour can be: anything … [Read more...]

I met J-Dog at a point in my life when I was seriously done with men. As anyone who'd made it to their 30's and are still single, I'd already had a lot of relationships. A lot of fun. And a LOT of bullshit. I was finally at the point where I felt good about being single, good about being me, and … [Read more...]

so, i got my new green bin delivered to my house. and we're only on day #1 of this, and i'm already sweating. a little while back, i got a notice in my mail. each househole would be allowed a 4-item limit on garbage. 4 items! in a week! i have three kids, for god's sake! so, i panicked. and i … [Read more...]

WonderBaby was conceived in February of 2005. When those pink lines doubled up on the test stick at the end of that month, I was elated. Cautiously elated. I tested again later that night, and then again the next morning, and then again that evening, and the following morning, and so on and so … [Read more...]

I'm sure I had a nice post prepared for today...I did lose 1.2 pounds last week (mind you, I was just taking off what I had put on the week before, but more on my plateau later) and I had a great time trying on new ski gear - can I just say that a SIZE SIX ski jacket fit me!?!! But before I get into … [Read more...]

Somehow, we ended up being Saab VIPS. we are not sure how this happened, since we don't own a Saab. We have never owned a Saab. We have never even considered owning one. well, at least until now. Being a Saab VIP entitled our family to a completely free, no string-attached, weekend at the Deerhurst … [Read more...]