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The Outburst. Fellow moms, what do you think?

February 24, 2009 by Jen

This weekend we were in a party haze, especially my daughter. It wasn't something we consciously decided but circumstances created. Friday night sleepover, two birthday parties on Saturday where she knew only the Birthday girl, get together on Saturday night with another family, Birthday party on … [Read more...]

Asparagus Stir Fry with Grapefruit and Almonds

February 24, 2009 by Kath

Okay seriously? This recipe was delicious. Seriously delicious. And also very, very simple to prepare. And, this was also my first time actually cooking with grapefruit, since last week's recipe used raw grapefruit in salsa. I was a bit nervous about trying it, but as it turns out, I didn't need to … [Read more...]

Reasons for Blogging: Two years later

February 19, 2009 by amreen

I am so excited about the look and feel of our new site! I've been blogging for Urbanmoms for about 2 years now, and it's become an integral, hugely fulfilling part of my life. At this milestone time, which coincides with the site's "rebirth", I find myself reflecting on the … [Read more...]

The Business of Being Born

February 18, 2009 by Margot

I always seem to be in the mood for a good documentary in January & February. The glow of the holidays has faded & I just seem to want something a little more, well, real. So when I stumbled upon The Business of Being Born languishing around #87 in my Netflix queue, it … [Read more...]

Guess Who I’m Hangin’ With Tonight?

February 13, 2009 by Jen

Yum. This guy: Jealous? I lurve Nico. He is just so hott and so French and so cute and so hott. Yup, I'm taking my 9-year-old to the So You Think You Can Dance Canada Tour. We were both totally into the show so we are pumped. We're hoping to see a few of our favourite dances, like the Nico … [Read more...]

We Generation

February 10, 2009 by Jen

I often find reason to reflect on how incredibly different my daughters' childhood will be than mine was. And it's not just cell phones and google or our relationship with technology that makes childhood different today; it's our relationship with childhood itself. Author Michael Ungar, … [Read more...]

His Current Obsession

February 10, 2009 by Jen

Of course I love my children. And, like most moms, I think they are totally the bomb. But part of this is that there are things I truly admire about them. Things that are quirky and unique and represent something that sets them apart. These things, for the most part, are qualities that I didn't … [Read more...]

Overheard

February 9, 2009 by Kath

My five year-old daughter and her friend playing make-believe in the living room:DAUGHTER: "Pretend I'm the mom, and you're the kid."FRIEND: "And you're a teenager."DAUGHTER: "Teenagers aren't moms!"FRIEND: "Some of them are."DAUGHTER: … [Read more...]

Daily Bread

February 8, 2009 by Kath

The other day in my Yoga class, we were talking about lactose intolerance and gluten intolerance. After hearing the sad stories of my friends who suffer from either (or in one case, both) of these dietary ailments, I must admit I am SO GRATEFUL that I can eat both dairy and bread.But really, more … [Read more...]

What’s Old is New and Still Tons of Fun

January 30, 2009 by Jen

When I was a kid we didn't have the massive selection of toys available today. My sisters and I had a giant tub of Barbies and Barbie clothes. We made our own Barbie house out of book shelves, boxes, and tissues. We played boardgames like Monopoly and Yahtzee and coloured in our colouring books. … [Read more...]