So, this weekend I was up north with my husband's family and my 19 year old nephew introduced me to this new HBO series called The Life and Times of Tim. This has got to be the funniest show I have seen in ages. Mind you, it is not for the easily offended. It is definitely adult humour - raunchy and … [Read more...]
Introducing the McDonald’s Moms!
As I have mentioned before, urbanmoms.ca is the Official Mom Media for the exciting Moms Quality Correspondents program from McDonald's. Tonight I will be going to meet all of the moms before their first field trip to McDonald's Corporate Head Office in Chicago. I'll post about those two events … [Read more...]
Spreading the Cyber Love to My Kids
I am a freak for technology. I am seriously in love with my Blackberry. So when Best Buy got in touch and asked me about my kids and the internet I was happy to oblige. I have a home-based office. I am at my computer a whole lot. My philosophy is, technology is awesome but only if you know how to … [Read more...]
The Secret Life of Bees
I read this book in 2 days. Forty-eight wonderful hours of characters to fall in love with. I adore this type of book - character driven but with a point. This book is not without its heartbreak. The Secret Life of Bees takes place in South Carolina in 1964 during the heart of the Civil Rights … [Read more...]
Be Brave
Wow. This was sent to me yesterday by some folks at Pfizer. They wanted my opinion. Well, my hysterical tears and warm and fuzzy feeling was difficult to describe to them but, in simple terms, it really touched me. I mentioned to you earlier this week that my mom was diagnosed with Melanoma and I … [Read more...]
Nearly Killed by a Star Wars Bobble Head
When Life Stands Still for Cancer
Well, it has happened. You look at the stats and you know that you are fooling yourself if you think it won't. And you are truly very lucky if it doesn't. Yes, The Big "C" has hit our family. So far, we are very lucky. But, no matter what, life is changing course and my perspective has … [Read more...]
Overscheduled…Who asked you?! – A Mom’s The Word Video
Who gets to decide what is enough and what is too much? I am concerned that all of the “expert” advice may impact our ability to make decisions based on what is right for our families. What do you think? Listen the latest Mom’s The Word video podcast and share your thoughts in the comments below. … [Read more...]
CTV Documentary – Families Needed!
My son plays competitive hockey and soccer. My daughter also plays hockey and soccer and they both do swimming lessons. My husband plays hockey. When we get a chance, we like to ski. We are busy! But, I wouldn't trade it for the world. My kids love it. It is a great way to build community. We meet … [Read more...]
Today I Break Free
Today I'm tired of fighting battles that don't exist and defending against enemies disguised as friends. Today I want to curl up under a rock where no one can find me and take a break for a while. Today I want to hug my children and reassure them that the world is not always this upside down. … [Read more...]