This week in the Marketplace we're thrilled to bring you Sue's story:After close to 20 years in the corporate world, I have given up the power suits, conference calls and endless meetings and have traded it all in for a home office where my "colleagues" are under 4 years of age. My two … [Read more...]
Finest Expressions
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...]
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...]
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: Paisley Baby
Here at the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace, our mission is to share with you the many stories of amazing Canadian mom entrepreneurs. This week, we're thrilled to bring you Maria's story: My mother Dianne and I started Paisley Baby in 2002. When I was a little girl my mother made all of my Barbie … [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: 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...]