Written by Kait Fowlie November is family literacy month! It also happens to be the best time of the year to indulge in some serious reading—the rainy days, cold nights, the lull before the Holidays—November is meant for curling up with an addictive series. But that's not the only way to celebrate … [Read more...]
The Adventures of An Entrepreneur – Here I Go Again!
Nearly 7 years ago I took the biggest risk of my life. I quit my fabulous packaged goods marketing job and started UrbanMoms. I never, ever considered being an entrepreneur. In fact, it scared the hell out of me. But I just couldn't resist the opportunity I saw before me as this wonderful community … [Read more...]
Heading out to Urban Blog Fest at Blue Mountain!
My bag is packed and I'm heading out the door for Urban Blog Fest at Blue Mountain! I've never left all my kids and gone away before, so while I'm SUPER EXCITED about getting away with a fab group of girls, my heart is sort of aching right now. My husband is looking forward to some quality … [Read more...]
Do you tweet?
Twitter, twatter, what's the fuss? I had no idea. I mean, really no idea just how out of the loop I really am. Last night, I attended an information session hosted by Jen Maier (friend, Urbanmoms founder, marketing guru, mom extraordinaire - these are just a few of her incarnations!). During … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Thursday, March 26, 2009
In National News:State of emeergency declared in Manitoba towns (National Post)In our opinion: Our hearts go out to the people affected by this natural disaster. Jobs disappearing faster than stimulus can create: budget officer (CBC) In World NewsCar bomb kills 16, wounds 40 in Baghdad (Reuters)In … [Read more...]
Booo, William Willett!
Or Why I Hate Daylight Saving Time.This guy here, William Willett, he's the one you can blame for the loss of one hour of sleep Saturday night. And you can also blame him for taking away that lovely, motivational SUNLIGHT that was just starting to help you wake yourself and your family up at 7:00 … [Read more...]
Smart Parenting During and After Divorce
Statistics tell us that over half of all marriages will end in divorce, and many of those divorces will involve children. It's good to know that there are resources out there to help you if you find yourself in this difficult situation, and Peter J. Favaro's book, Smart Parenting During and After … [Read more...]
RRSP Contribution Deadline is March 2, 2009
Next Monday is your deadline for making an RRSP contribution that will count towards your 2008 tax return. I want to make an important clarification on how much one is able to contribute. If you look at your Notice of Assessment, which is the document that you are sent from CRA after you … [Read more...]
The Little Stamp Company
Here in The Marketplace, we make it our mission to bring you stories of moms and their businesses. Are you a Canadian Mom who owns or runs her own business? Do you know someone who is? Submit a story for consideration in The Marketplace by emailing marketplace@urbanmoms.ca.This week, Leeann's … [Read more...]
Addicted to History
Okay, how much of a geek am I?I am obsessed with...wait for it...HISTORY.I know! History???But I just can't help it. I actually think it's genetic. I remember -- as a kid, teenager, young adult -- noticing with dismay the bedtime reading on my Dad's bedside table (yes, Ali, it's … [Read more...]