This month, we’re featuring an entrepreneurial mom and stepmom; Jamie Scrimgeour, creator of The KICK-ASS Stepmom Project. Occupation: Entrepreneur, Mom, Stepmom, Wife Hometown: Exeter, Ontario Current town: Stratford, Ontario Did you always see yourself as a mom? Jamie: "I wasn’t one … [Read more...]
The Evolution of a Working Mom
So I am into my fourth week at work. Wow. Nearly a month under my belt and aside from getting lost in the parking lot and mixed signals causing my daughter to be forgotten The truth is, I was a reluctant entrepreneur. after school, we are adjusting amazingly well. I worked at home for over 8years … [Read more...]
All things must come to an end.
All things must come to an end. Well, that's what I have been telling myself. But selling a business you started is almost like saying goodbye to a loved one. I know that there will come a time when I will reflect on this experience and all of the lessons learned and it will all make perfect … [Read more...]
Mom Entrepreneur: MommiesFirst
A new Canadian business founded by a mom and for moms recently launched. MommiesFirst aims to make life for moms a little bit easier and a lot less stressful by sending monthly care packages to new and expectant moms filled with 4-5 "Must Have" products. We have tasked a MommiesFirst Council - … [Read more...]
Stress is extremely stressful.
I'm tired, dudes. DOG tired. Stress is keeping me awake and getting the best of me. Yes, I did this to myself but I am one of those people who craves a certain amount of stress. I thrive off of it. But there is a tipping point and I seem to be teetering on the edge. Or maybe I have already fallen … [Read more...]
Foundation Studio
It's our pleasure at the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace this week to bring you Ariane's story:Foundation Studio is a Marketing & Promotions company that focuses on The Start-up Business. As an Entrepreneur myself, I know how hard it is to stay on track of your marketing efforts; there are just too … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Headpets
Headpets are a fun and exciting Canadian made line of handmade children's animal hats which are taking the market by storm, and bringing smiles to children's faces in the process. My vision was to create a fun and exciting line of handmade children’s animal hats, like no other hats available on … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Little Bodhi
This week, the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace is thrilled to bring you Paola's story: Shortly after the birth of my daughter, the realization that I was now a "parent" and responsible for a new, pure & innocent being deeply changed my life in more ways than one. As if learning the ropes to … [Read more...]
My First Video Podcast
This is a bit of an experiment and to be honest with you I'm a bit weirded out by it. Since when do I have a lisp like Kath? Since when is my hair fuzzy instead of curly? Since when are my lips totally non-existent? OK. I already knew that but now so does the world. Anyway, the purpose of the Mom's … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurship and Regrets
Even though I'm just entering my second year as an entrepreneur, I am already finding I'm kicking myself over things I wish I had done differently. Things that could have saved money, saved time, or saved me a bit of my ever-diminishing sanity. I decided to approach some fellow mom … [Read more...]