Happy New Year! Each year I make a list of intentions. Not resolutions. Intentions. That way I have an out if I don't meet the goal. I fully intended to but... There's the typical eat less, drink more, exercise blah blah blah. Taking a look back at last year's intentions, let's see how I … [Read more...]
Your Children’s Masterpieces
Whether your child is in preschool or high school they are guaranteed to bring home more than a few pieces of artwork. It could be a finger painting, a self-portrait, or a three-dimensional clay figure - whatever it is, it’s going to need a home - in your home. Don’t find yourself knee-deep in leaf … [Read more...]
Outdoor Living 101
Well it finally seems as though winter is behind us and our neighbourhoods are coming back to life! As summer approaches it is time to organize our outdoor storage spaces in preparation for the gardening and outdoor living season. First - empty out the space completely! As you empty out … [Read more...]
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Do you have boxes of pictures or a folder of downloaded photos on your computer that you keep meaning to organize or put in an album? As each special occasion is captured “on film” is the task of organizing them seeming more and more overwhelming? Don’t fear shutterbugs! Getting started is the … [Read more...]
Closet Basics
Do you still have your prom dress in your closet just in case you need a black tie outfit? Are you hanging on to your favourite pair of jeans until they fit you again? Are some of your double-breasted, shoulder padded suits gathering dust? Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to purge our … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Magnique – and a Contest!
We're thrilled this week to bring you another great Mom Business profile, and an excellent contest offer! Read Tova's story, and if you send us pictures of your clutter, you could win an 18" X 24" Magnique board (valued at $275). See details in Contests & … [Read more...]
Five Simple Rules
So the decorations are put away (in an orderly and tidy fashion of course!) and the resolutions have been made. Every year we all have big plans for what we want to accomplish in the coming year - losing weight, spending more time playing with our children, keeping the house in order and the list … [Read more...]
‘Tis the season for decorations!
Wrapping paper, ornaments, menorahs, lights and wreaths – no matter what holiday you celebrate ‘tis the season for holiday decorations! As we go through the boxes we find old tinsel, half burned candles, broken ornaments and raggedy old tissue paper from last year’s presents that we were going to … [Read more...]
Toy Management
The team at urbanmoms.ca is thrilled to introduce you to our newest Ask urbanmoms.ca contributors, Julie and Fiona, experts in the art of home organization. Got a question for one of our experts? Add it in comments, below or drop us a line at email@urbanmoms.ca Toy Management Toys, toys everywhere! … [Read more...]