This Style File post comes with a mental health warning - only proceed past this point if you are prepared to think about long sleeves, tweed and cooler temps. Yes, ladies, the stores are full of Fall fashions. Sadly, it's my job to talk about the reality that in a few weeks our flip flop/tank top … [Read more...]
The Miracle of Life
This is my new soon-to-be niece or nephew. I am thrilled on so many levels. I can't wait to hold a baby again. To feel the soft curve of a newborn back and smell the warm sweet smell of baby. This is the first for my little sis and her lovely husband. I can't wait for my children to have a baby … [Read more...]
Am I Alone?
As a mom to 2 teens and a tween (all girls), I am just wondering if everyone's life is like this?? My husband has already left for work. As I lie awake at 6:30, I hear the shower, then I hear it again. Even if I heard it last night, you are NEVER too clean for high school and … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Gingerbread Lane
Come for a Stroll Down Gingerbread Lane. My name is Tracey Ibrahim and I am the founder of Gingerbread Lane – a family spot in south Mississauga, Ontario. When my daughter was born, I often found myself looking for a venue that provided parenting friendship and connection. We would often visit … [Read more...]
Podcast – A Parent’s Role in the Social Lives of Our Children
How involved should parent’s be in the social lives of their children? How responsible are we for their choices and how much can we or should we try to influence their decisions? Check out my Mom's the Word video podcast where I share my experiences and views and post yours in the comments … [Read more...]
Lessons from the Mother of the Year
To my 5 year old daughter one's age is a direct reflection of their status. Height helps but age is key. In her camp group she knew everyone's age to the 1/2 or 3/4 year but could only identify one or two of the group by name. This weekend I had some insight into exactly why this is so important in … [Read more...]
My First Video Podcast
This is a bit of an experiment and to be honest with you I'm a bit weirded out by it. Since when do I have a lisp like Kath? Since when is my hair fuzzy instead of curly? Since when are my lips totally non-existent? OK. I already knew that but now so does the world. Anyway, the purpose of the Mom's … [Read more...]
McDonald’s Moms’ Quality Program – Selecting the Moms
As most of you know, urbanmoms.ca is McDonald's official Mom Media for their innovative Moms' Quality Correspondents program in Canada. As a mom and a marketer I LOVE this idea and it is my job to report on the latest news throughout the whole process - from selecting the moms, to the behind the … [Read more...]
Baby Love
While my husband and I were on vacation in England and staying with my "little" sis and her hubby we attended a party at their place. Also in attendance was baby Cassandra. The first born to Keith and Angela she is a sweet and smiley little beauty who normally relaxes and zonks straight … [Read more...]
My Top 5 – Paris
Yup, lucky me! I just got back from 10 days in London and Paris. I had been to London before (my "little" sis lives there) but never Paris. And, it was just me and my hubby. Jealous yet? Don't blame you. It was amazing. It was my gift to him for a very special birthday. Gotta love those … [Read more...]