This week in Marketplace, we bring you Zakia's story:A month after my son was born, my sister and I opened our online store called Finest Expressions - Designer Gifts & Gift Baskets. It seemed like I had given birth to one baby but ended up with twins! We wanted to design gifts that were not … [Read more...]
DreamGYM
Marina's first son never actually settled in daycare. It was really hard for her to leave him crying there every morning. During the months following the birth of her second son, Marina was getting anxious, knowing that in just less than a year she would have to go back to work, potentially having … [Read more...]
PerryWinkles Kids
Our mission here at the Marketplace is to bring you the stories of businesses created and run by Canadian moms. This week we bring you Maria's story:My name is Maria Montero and I am the owner of PerryWinkles Kids, a designer and manufacturer of fine children's clothing, specializing in stylish … [Read more...]
Ladybugs and Lullabies
Ladybugs and Lullabies no slip baby and toddler hair bows and clips has made its debut in the exclusive world of celebrity gift bags. Quickly following their summer 2008 website launch, the Canadian manufacturer of stylish hair clips and accessories was chosen by luxury gift bag designer … [Read more...]
Glow Marketing
Glow Marketing is the leading marketing consultancy in Western Canada specializing in marketing to Moms. It was started by Sharole Lawrence after she decided it was time to leave the agency life and make time for her family. The light bulb went on when Sharole was on her second maternity leave and … [Read more...]
Great Siblings: A Sibling Preparation Film for Preschoolers
Expecting another bundle of joy is exciting for parents, but bringing home a new baby may be difficult and upsetting for young children. To help ease the transition from only child to big brother or sister, a Canadian mom has created Great Siblings: A Sibling Preparation Film for … [Read more...]
The Little Stamp Company
Here in The Marketplace, we make it our mission to bring you stories of moms and their businesses. Are you a Canadian Mom who owns or runs her own business? Do you know someone who is? Submit a story for consideration in The Marketplace by emailing marketplace@urbanmoms.ca.This week, Leeann's … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Bugalug
Canadian Designer Takes the Frustration out of the Morning “do” dilemma.The hair gods can be cruel to parents. Each morning as they struggle to push back bangs or finagle a finicky fly away strand into a barrette, the inevitable transpires – that stubborn piece of hair slips out of the clip! … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Designs by Mimi & Lola
Located in Richmond Hill, ON, Designs By Mimi & Lola Ltd. has been creating a quality line of fleece blankets & pillows for babies, toddler and kids since September 2006. Laura D’Urzo and Lidia D’Alberto both make up the creative team behind the Designs By Mimi & Lola label. … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Serene
My name is Carol Leon, mother of 3 very active little girls. I developed a new product out of my own necessity. I strongly believe that there is an incredible need for this type of product in the market, and it caters towards a real issue that so many women face. My product is called Serene: … [Read more...]