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: Z’fina Slings
With the combined help of baby experts and fashion designers, Z’fina’s pouch-style baby slings have been created for fashion and function, perfect for today’s professional parent. Only recently, parents have been revisiting baby slings as an alternative to bulky child carriers. Nicola Wolters of … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Momcessories
Momcessories was created by sisters Kate and Emily Scarlett who, over coffee one morning, were discussing the need for fashion-forward practical mom/tot friendly accessories - voila Momcessories! Kate, bank manager, mom of 2 and MBA student, was tired of trying to juggle toys, wipes, sunscreen, etc. … [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: Dallas & James Adventure Wear for Kids
Durable, Breathable and Made-in-Canada of Premium materials, Cyndi has employed the power of motherhood to develop her “All Weather” Play Suit / Rain Suits made from waterproof-breathable fabric... The Dallas-James “All Weather” Jackets & Pants are produced in her own ethical … [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: Holly Sisson Photography
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 Holly's story: As a mother of two (a son and a daughter) I know how fleeting those special childhood moments can be, and how important it is to … [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...]
Featured Mom Business: Organic By Nature
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 Natalia's story: My name is Natallia and I own a small online shop focusing on organic and natural products for babies and parents. We are … [Read more...]