Headpets are a fun and exciting Canadian made line of handmade children's animal hats which are taking the market by storm, and bringing smiles to children's faces in the process. My vision was to create a fun and exciting line of handmade children’s animal hats, like no other hats available on … [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...]
Featured Mom Business: Nayla Natural Care
Here at the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace, we pride ourselves on bringing you the stories of moms making their way in the world as entrepreneurs. This week, we bring you Gwen's story: I am the owner of a brand new online store called Nayla Natural Care. The name Nayla comes from my 2 daughters, Naomi and … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Clippopotamus
Clippopotamus was started in late 2007 by Alexandria Durrell, a mom who had happily left her job as a Conference Developer to stay home with her daughter. Encouraged by her husband, and inspired by her daughter’s abundance of hair, Alexandria started making hair accessories. First for her own … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Room to Grow
Becoming a mom is a very rewarding and incredibly life changing event. It can also become a very isolating time, and that is just what Room to Grow founder’s Alisha Brignall and Shannon Kozak found after having their children in 2005. Shannon had just moved to Calgary from her home town of … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Little Bodhi
This week, the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace is thrilled to bring you Paola's story: Shortly after the birth of my daughter, the realization that I was now a "parent" and responsible for a new, pure & innocent being deeply changed my life in more ways than one. As if learning the ropes to … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: LIVFIT
This week, the folks at the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace are pleased to bring you the story of Dianne, mom of a busy two year-old and founder of LIVFIT. Personal Online Training that is finally personalized! Personalized training just took a leap forward and this jump is utilizing technology that … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: My Beading Art
This week, the folks here at the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace are pleased to bring you Hedy's story. I make all one-of-a-kind, hand-beaded jewelry for adults and kids at My Beading Art. One of my latest and hottest products at the moment are Sterling Silver Mommy Bracelets: Moms and grandmothers … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Blue Melon Baby
Here at the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace, it's our mission to bring you stories of great Canadian mom-based businesses. This week, we're thrilled to bring you Erin & Michelle's story: Blue Melon Baby is a Canadian Mom Based Business, founded by Erin Palleschi & Michelle Bowler. Our … [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...]