There’s nothing “babyish” about the items we selected for this holiday gift guide, curated especially for big kids around the ages 7-12. These items can spark creativity, promote physical activity and inspire new ways of play. With innovative technologies and styles, plus cool spins on classic … [Read more...]
You Could Win Big With Disney Infinity 3.0
This contest is now closed. Thank you for entering. Just in time for the holiday season, Disney Interactive wants to help make one lucky UrbanMoms reader’s gift-giving dreams come true. Bring a smile to the faces of your kids with this amazing Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition prize pack. Your kids … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide: Presents Their Teacher Will Give An A+
When it comes to Christmas shopping, there's always a handful of people that are a challenge to buy gifts for. Teachers are arguably in this category for the mere fact that beyond the “#1 Best Teacher” mugs, apple-themed trinkets and abundance of chocolates, there doesn't seem to be a lot of … [Read more...]
New Disney Infinity 3.0 Offers Endless Play For Families
When it comes to the gift giving season, I’m happy to say that I’ve pretty much nailed down what I’m getting everyone on my list. Having the opportunity to get sneak peeks earlier in the year has afforded me the time to make some sound decisions as we get closer to the holidays. Video games are … [Read more...]
Stress-Free Black Friday Shopping Starts Now
My holiday list is ready in anticipation of Black Friday deals. Over the past few years, Black Friday (aka the scariest shopping phenomenon ever) has gained a lot more attention in Canada and I plan on making the most of it. Holiday shopping takes a lot of planning. Keeping tabs on everyone’s … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide: For The Beauty-Obsessed Girl & Guy
When we enter into the beauty-realm, it's hard to pick our favourites for the gift giving season. There's so much out there! But after a few months of testing products here are our favourites from head to toe and everything in between. Kaia bamboo tapioca beads is the first DIY cleansing kit for … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide For The Foodie On Your List
Social media has turned food lovers into somewhat of a phenomenon; if it isn’t #foodie, it’s #foodporn. And we eat it up, literally. For the person on your list who Instagrams every meal, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for every foodie on your list! For the busy foodie Everyone loves a … [Read more...]
Christmas Gifts For The Hard-To-Buy-For Dad
Written by Lauren Sena Dads aren’t always the easiest person on your list to go holiday shopping for. To help you avoid getting him something that he won’t use (does he really need another tie?), we came up some neat ideas that we think he will truly love. Whether he’s a techie or a sports … [Read more...]
Holiday Gifting Etiquette 101
We're into December now and I'm sure you've made your list of who you need to get gifts for. You've got close friends and relatives. Check. You've got teachers and maybe neighbours. Check. Then there's who I call the "fringe" people. They are the people who you'd like to give gifts to because they … [Read more...]
Stuff Those Stockings
The countdown's on in earnest around our house (who's kidding who?...the countdown's been on since the kids woke up the morning after Hallowe'en and asked how many days until Christmas!)At this point I've done most of my shopping, and amazingly I've actually done a lot of wrapping this year, but … [Read more...]