As we wind down the year, it's always fun to reflect back on what's happened in the previous months. Here is the best of the best... what us Canadians have downloaded in music, apps, TV shows, movies, books, and more. MOST DOWNLOADED eBOOKS* The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Grey by … [Read more...]
What You Should Be Reading Right Now… And Then
I love seeing what people post on Throwback Thursdays and Flashback Fridays on social media networks like Instagram and Facebook. The fashion statements from hair to shoes as well as favourite moments posted by my friends are priceless! But I wondered the other day about a flashback with books and … [Read more...]
How To Survive Travelling With The Kids
We love to get away when we can with our kids and they've always been great travellers even as babies—much to our amazement. This has allowed our family to go further each time we get on a plane. Actually, in most cases kids who are well-equiped with activities to keep them busy and entertained are … [Read more...]
Making The Switch: An Avid Reader Goes Digital
I can easily be described as a passionate, avid reader. At any given point, I normally have three or four books on the go. I spent four years of my life studying books, and loved every minute of it. I have more than one book shelf stuffed full of all the books I have collected over the years. For … [Read more...]
Enter For Your Chance To Win A Kobo Aura H2O
Contest is now closed. Thanks for entering! It’s that time again, all you UrbanMoms! Contest #3 in our Holiday Wishlist Giveaway Extravaganza is here and it’s a doozy! We know how good you’ve been (I mean come on, you’re a mom!) so we’re giving you a chance to win your very own Kobo Aura H2O. … [Read more...]
Ten Cool Things Celebrities Get at TIFF
We're trying to keep it cool here in the office but every so often someone comes in and tells us about their latest celebrity spotting and then we get all excited! The Toronto International Film Festival brings in many A-list celebrities to the city and it's definitely fun to run into someone like … [Read more...]
Making A Splash With The KOBO Aura H2O
Kobo is about to make waves with the newest addition to the eReader category. At a splashy pool party this week in Toronto, the company unveiled KOBO AURA H20 — the world's first waterproof eReader. Available starting October 1, this new eReader will enable passionate readers to use their devices … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Kevin O’Leary’s Cold Hard Truth On Family, Kids & Money
Here's the truth. I wish someone had given me this advice years ago. I really found Kevin O'Leary's most recent book, The Cold Hard Truth on Family, Kids and Money, an eye opener. I'm planning on passing this onto my teenage son next. He's only 14 but the future is already on his mind. Questions … [Read more...]
Your Child’s Favourite Nickelodeon AND Blue Apple Books Now On Kobo!
This is great news! Nickelodeon Publishing has announced that many of our favourite children's titles will be made available to Kobo Readers worldwide! More than 250 top eBook titles from iconic children's series including Bubble Guppies, Blue's Clues, The Backyardigans, Dora the Explorer, SpongeBog … [Read more...]
Top Gift Ideas For the TEEN!
There is no doubt that teens are the hardest ones to buy for. Even more so if you've got boys. Sure it's easy enough to hand over a wad of cash but over the past few months my kid had a chance to check out some of the cool gear as well. Here's are some of his picks (and mine)... TuckShopCo. … [Read more...]