What does a celebrity chef want for Father's Day? I just had to ask Rob Rainford at a recent Indigo event in Toronto where he had just finished grilling a few delights from the book - maaaan, he makes it all look so simple! AND he does it all with such ease and charm!!You may recognize Rob from his … [Read more...]
The HOT Indigo Summer Event
Summer has arrived early! I know, I know, us Torontonians can never predict the weather for long stretches of time...it could snow next week, right? But we are grateful for any teasers that Mother Nature wants to throw our way and for any chance to plunk ourselves on a patio these … [Read more...]
The Games We Played
We're coming off a very fun March Break; a little getaway, a little staycation, wonderful weather and lots of friends. Two thumbs up for all breakers, and it's a little extra hard getting back to our routine of morning wakeups and evening homework. Sigh.One of the highlights of our break was the … [Read more...]
Gifts for Teacher
If, like me, you're spending a lot of time making your list and checking it twice, please don't forget the teachers. Our children's teachers; the unsung heroes who we entrust to instruct, develop and shape our children during most of the hours that they're not with us. Isn't that worth more than the … [Read more...]
Back to School’s Must Have Tech and Gadgets
By now you've had a chance to tackle your kid's back to school supply list, and you've probably noticed that it's slightly more hi-tech than the "paper, pencils, binders" list of yore. Lists include USB flash drives, digital textbooks and webcams, but what are some of the hot new tech products that … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Gifts for the Griller in Your Life
Are you still searching for the perfect Father's Day gift for the man in your life? Chef Dad's got a great idea, but maybe the Weber grill's not in your budget right now. All is not loss, there are still plenty of gift ideas that will get a dad grilling. Indigo's got some great gift ideas for … [Read more...]
Spring Scents
By now you've no doubt enjoyed Ali's debrief on the best and worst dressed of the Golden Globes. Ali referred to the 2011 Golden Globes Awards as being the Shoulder Pad Edition, but what I really noticed was the promise of Spring. All those hues of peach, blush and salmon were like a promise of … [Read more...]
CLOSED: Share your favourite book to WIN! Congratulations Linda!
How do you choose a good book to read? With so many wonderful books it's often difficult to know which one to select. Recommendations can be a great way to find books that you would otherwise not give a chance. UrbanMoms is so excited to be bringing you this latest contest where … [Read more...]
UrbanMoms Online Book Club sponsored by Indigo – Half Broke Horses
When we chose Half Broke Horses, by Jeannette Walls as our second Online Book Club selection, many of us were familiar with the author's work. Jeannette Walls' 2005 bestselling memoir, The Glass Castle, was a book club favourite when it came out. It was her memoir of growing up in the midst of a … [Read more...]
UrbanMoms Online Book Club sponsored by Indigo – First Book Meeting!
Wednesday was an exciting evening. The UrbanMoms Online Book Club met to discuss our first book, Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert. We'd met a month earlier to set up the book club parameters (how often to meet, what types of books to choose, who would host, what types of wine and cheeses would be … [Read more...]