If you have seen Mr. Mom you certainly feel sorry for the schmuck. The poor guy is really trying but it is not easy being a stay at home dad when you are not seasoned veteran or prepared.That is how I have started to feel lately except I am a mom. Let me explain. (Enjoy the clip while you … [Read more...]
Recession-Proof Moms and Win!
We may be in the midst of an economic recession, but there's one group that's clearly surviving (and in many cases thriving) in these uneasy times. Mompreneurs, the group of mother entrepreneurs who spawned the hot buzzword of last year, are still around and many are doing better than ever.Recently … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Mini Me’s
This week we bring you Sheri's story: While on maternity leave with my mini me, I started Mini Me's, the company. (Note: I started the company AFTER my daughter's colic subsided! haha). Mini Me's, publishes a personalized children's book that lets you combine your favourite family photos into … [Read more...]
Mompreneurs 2008 Event
So, last weekend was the official Mompreneurs (r) networking event in Chicago. With space limited to 25 attendees I was lucky enough to get the 25th spot. I'm the one in the second to front row with the glassesI must admit, I'm always a little embarrassed to say I'm a 'mompreneur'. … [Read more...]
Alternative Shopping
Before I get to all the shopping stuff, I have to get a confession out of the way. I jsut finished lying in bed for 2 hours doing nothing watching "An Affair to Remember". The big kids are at their mom's this weekend and I let the Gaffer watch 2 hours of animated Christmas specials. Now, … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Art Studio
One of our favourite places here on urbanmoms.ca is the Marketplace - our place to share the unique and inspiring stories of moms starting, owning, running and managing businesses! Do you own or run a business? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Just send a 100-200 word summary of your story along … [Read more...]