See these shoes? They look innocent enough, don't they? But no. These shoes represent a major shift. A transition. An undeniable change. Can you guess why? Because now officially my 10-year-old son is wearing MEN'S shoes. I can no longer get away with a forgiving size 6.5 youth. Nope. These are a … [Read more...]
Mom-Shell
Mom-Shell was conceived 2 years ago when my baby refused to take a bottle, and I refused to wear the bib and apron-like options available to new mothers. Each MOM-SHELL is designed for mothers who care about the way they look, and who want to nurse comfortably in the company of others. … [Read more...]
CLOSED: Win a Free Night at Great Wolf Lodge
You could win† a free night at Great Wolf Lodge Niagara Falls!That's right, urbanmoms.ca members booking a stay at Great Wolf Lodge Niagara falls will be eligible to win a second night absolutely free! Draw will be held at the beginning of each month for rooms booked using the exclusive urbanmoms.ca … [Read more...]
Wine and Spa and…Cars?
See that picture? Tomorrow, that's where I'll be. I leave for three days in the Okanagan Valley and I'm staying at the Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa. Three whole days of exploring this beautiful area, visiting vineyards and relaxing at the spa. I have never been to this part of the country … [Read more...]
Oh, Btw, Now I’m a Parenting Expert
I had to share this with you. Today I got a call from a newspaper asking for my perspective on a current issue related to children. They wanted a quote from me as, get this, "a parenting expert". Wtf?! I just about choked. Me? An expert on parenting? Um, no. No. No. And a big fat NO. So, I laughed … [Read more...]
Boys Gone Wild
I did something many parents would think crazy; I took eight kids, including six 10-year-old boys, to Canada's Wonderland for my son's 10th Birthday. Think I'm crazy yet? Just wait. Not only did we go but we got there before it opened and we left ELEVEN AND A HALF hours later. Yup. And you know … [Read more...]
Absence
My children started school last Thursday. I love those first day of school pictures! Grade Four and Grade One this year...Calgary is hosting World Skills 2009; an international vocational skills competition, and the Ministry of Education thought it would be good for the students to attend/take part … [Read more...]
My Top Ten Ways to Escape
Each of us needs an escape every now and then and lately I've needed more than my share. So, I thought I would create a list for you of my Top Ten Ways to Escape. They are in no particular order and some of them are more effective depending on the circumstances but they have all been tested and … [Read more...]
Am I the only mom dreading back-to-school??
Both in real life and online moms everywhere are counting down to back-to-school and some have already expressed their glee regarding their Boards early start to the school year. I, however, am not. I am plugging my ears and shouting "I can't hear you!" at the top of my lungs. I don't know why … [Read more...]
Reflections- 10 Years of Motherhood
Yesterday my son, my first born, turned 10. In a flash he went from this:To this: And the whole thing just seems inconceivable. For one thing, I can't seem to accept the fact that I am not 19 anymore. I can't believe that I am actually old enough to have a child in the double digits let alone that … [Read more...]
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