For all of us who may have pursued the wrong person, the wrong career, the wrong promotion, the wrong lifestyle, the wrong degree, the wrong idea of happiness, the wrong marriage- this really spoke to me. "We get to the top of the ladder and realize it is leaning against the wrong wall" And … [Read more...]
piss me off- Good morning Nancy, here is your net worth
5 years ago, after having waded through the murky waters of separation, with all the feelings, difficulties and excruciatingly time consuming paperwork and legal stuff, and alongside heartfelt rear view mirror analysis, I met with my bank manager to renegotiate my mortgage. It appeared I might be … [Read more...]
Words for Wednesday on Thursday- eat a whole jar of pickles and other lofty goals
Yesterday in art class, we did goal boards for summer 2013 while we waited for our canvasses to dry. One of my favourite artists (age 5) was over in the corner eagerly working at her list. It is going to be a busy summer for her. Her goals include riding a cheetah, being on TV, bungy jumping … [Read more...]
The Adventures of An Entrepreneur – Here I Go Again!
Nearly 7 years ago I took the biggest risk of my life. I quit my fabulous packaged goods marketing job and started UrbanMoms. I never, ever considered being an entrepreneur. In fact, it scared the hell out of me. But I just couldn't resist the opportunity I saw before me as this wonderful community … [Read more...]
Mom Entrepreneur: Tail Wags Helmet Covers
Building My Business One Helmet Cover at a Time!I always knew if I was going to return to the work force after being a stay-at-home mom for 15 years, it was going to have to be in a job that provided me with the flexibility to continue juggling the needs of my two special needs sons. I was also … [Read more...]
The Growing Pains: Mom Entrepreneur
The last few months at UrbanMoms have been INSANE. There have been so many exciting changes. We have been beyond busy with new clients and new opportunities, fabulous new bloggers, new staff and so much more. Five years ago when I started UrbanMoms I dreamed of the day when UrbanMoms would be legit … [Read more...]
Foundation Studio
It's our pleasure at the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace this week to bring you Ariane's story:Foundation Studio is a Marketing & Promotions company that focuses on The Start-up Business. As an Entrepreneur myself, I know how hard it is to stay on track of your marketing efforts; there are just too … [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...]
Coco Baby Boutique
Coco Baby Boutique offers mod and trendy products for the swankiest of tots. Coco Baby Boutique is committed to finding products for their customers that are new, exciting, and most of all functional! All of the brands and products that they carry have been tested by their mommy testing group or by … [Read more...]
True Cuddles
As moms, Julie and Sarah loved searching for products that helped them celebrate motherhood, outfit and nurture their little ones and of course, keep them safe. They waded through the clutter of mainstream baby products and were able to find so many uncovered gems. They began brainstorming how … [Read more...]
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