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7 Ways To Celebrate Family Literacy Month

November 11, 2014 by Kait Fowlie Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Book Club, Family, Life Tagged With: blogs, book nook, books, books on tape, family blog, family literacy month, library, literacy month, pen plas, story teller

The Adventures of An Entrepreneur – Here I Go Again!

May 29, 2012 by Jen

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: ad network, blog advertising, blogs, Jen Maier, mom entrepreneur, monetizing blogs, sheblogs media

Heading out to Urban Blog Fest at Blue Mountain!

June 12, 2010 by amreen

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: blogs, Blue Mountain, children, parenting, Urban Blog Fest, weekend getaway

Do you tweet?

March 5, 2010 by amreen

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...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: blogs, Facebook, social networking, Twitter

News Headlines for Thursday, March 26, 2009

March 26, 2009 by Kath

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Baghdad, blogging, blogs, Canadian news, Canadian stimulus, car bomb, China, Chris Brown, economic crisis, economy, entertainment news, Iraq, job loss, Kim Kardashian, Manitoba flood, news blog, news headlines, North Korea, Pentagon, Red River flood, Rihanna, world news

Booo, William Willett!

March 10, 2009 by Kath

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: blog, blogger, blogging, blogs, daylight saving time, mom blog, mom blogger, mommy blog, mommy blogger, parenting blog, wikipedia, William Willett

Smart Parenting During and After Divorce

February 25, 2009 by Kath

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: blogginb, blogs, divorce, mom blog, parenting

RRSP Contribution Deadline is March 2, 2009

February 25, 2009 by Kath

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: blogging, blogs, finance expert, finances, financial advice, financial advisor, financial management, financial planning, mom blog, motherhood, retirement savings, rrsp

The Little Stamp Company

February 23, 2009 by Kath

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: blogging, blogs, business, mom business, mom business blog, mom entrepreneur, mom entrepreneur blog, mom-based business, mompreneur

Addicted to History

January 24, 2009 by Kath

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: blogging, blogging mom, blogging mother, blogs, books, history, hobbies, mom blog, mother blog, reading

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