Remember a few weeks ago I told you that I was going to be one of the editors for the new Dove.ca site? Well the site is up and article number two has been posted. I should be thrilled, right? And in some ways I am. It is an honour to represent a brand that you really believe in and have your … [Read more...]
Hurry up and Wait
Today I went with my parents to Princess Margaret Hospital for my mother's first chemotherapy treatment. It was a lesson in so many things, not the least of which was patience. We arrived at 10:00 a.m. and waited in the chemo daycare lobby until my mom could be seen by the nurse in charge of the … [Read more...]
Will Work from Home Winner
Congratulations to Chantal, winner of the Will Work from Home Giveaway! Here is Chantal's commuting story: "When I was pregnant with my first son I had a 35 minute commute to work. I lived out of town and drove though one small community on my way to the city. In my last trimester my son had … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Spa “Jama” Parties
Our story began in the summer of 2006. A mother and 2 daughters had a dream to open a Day Spa. Spa by day, and a spa-labration by night, where groups could come and celebrate different occasions with friends and family while being pampered with spa services. We began our year of training … [Read more...]
Campbell’s Healthy Request Microwavable Bowls
As you know, we never feature a product on urbanmoms.ca unless it’s been given the seal of approval by our Go2Girlz product testing panel. And we’re thrilled to be able to bring you another innovative product that will help you – as a busy mom – make your life a little bit easier. Campbell’s Canada … [Read more...]
Keep your shirt on Contest!
Last time, our Style File Surprising Stores review featured Mark's Work Wearhouse. Well, the friendly folks over at MWW kindly supplied me with one of their latest clothing innovations to try for myself. It's the Perfectly Pressed shirt. What can possibly be innovative about a shirt? I … [Read more...]
Where You Least Expect It
Things have been tough recently. Most of you know this. Yet in the middle of all of this there are some beautiful things. Like my friend Karen dropping over dinner and wine or Katie sitting with me while I cried or my kids' teachers and school principal offering support or a fellow hockey mom, … [Read more...]
A Word of Thanks (and a Few of Advice)
Before I begin, let me fill you all in on some info that you may or may not have known: Jen and I are sisters, and so this hellish cancer is consuming my days and nights as well. There now. Let me begin. I want to thank everyone out there (in my 'real' life and online, too) who has reached out to … [Read more...]
I Got Nothin’
I have sat here staring at a blank screen for the last 30 minutes. I decided I wanted to write about something else today. Something other than my mom's cancer. But nothing came to me. Nada. It's not like nothing else has been going on in my life. I mean, come on. I have two busy kids and I run my … [Read more...]
From You
I tiptoe through my day.Afraid to ask.Afraid to know.It is my constant. The weight of it.I won't think.I won't plan.There are no answers. My heart suffocates.I ache.I fear.It is unthinkable. I pull myself up.I hope.I love.I get strength from you. … [Read more...]
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