I've been curious about the Honda Pilot for years. It's one of those vehicles that isn't particularly beautiful in a typical sexy, suv sense but yet seems to have a rugged, powerful look that turns heads. And then I started to notice that whenever I saw one in an accident, no matter how bad the … [Read more...]
Closed: No Need to Envy it, you can own it! Win an HP ENVY Laptop! Congratulations to Penny!
Technology surrounds us everywhere we turn. We use it for work, home and at play. Even the kids require it for school these days. Technology comes at a price, yet we all want to get our hands on it.HP and Urbanmoms would like to offer you the opportunity to win an HP ENVY 6 Laptop. Thin … [Read more...]
Cool Tech Gadgets For Families On The Go!
I'm wired. Aside from my addiction to caffeine I need to be in constant contact. I freely admit to not being the type that can wind down and get with nature. I need my music and I need my gadgets. No really. Quietness doesn't calm me down it actually does the opposite. But I know that the rest of my … [Read more...]
Words From My Shrekspert
Earlier this week, Dancap Productions treated the McCaig clan to opening night of Shrek The Musical in Toronto. To be honest, I didn't want to go. For every great movie to stage adaptation (ie Hairspray), there are at least 5 that are so excruciatingly painful, I'd rather take my eyes out than … [Read more...]
Bean having a dilemma – The Review
Monday was Alla's first day back to work and therefore my first day at home with the kids by myself. The day hadn't quite gone to plan and had been a long one so when I got home after a trip to the shops in the afternoon, I was greeted by a couple of packages of the two single serve coffee machines … [Read more...]
Bean having a bit of a dilemma…
One of the most frustrating things about moving to Toronto from the UK was having to sell and replace the majority of our electrical items due to the voltage difference between the two countries. Luckily some of our equipment is dual voltage so would work in both countries so we could ship … [Read more...]
The Responsibility is Ours
When I first started UrbanMoms I produced most of the content myself but once the Go2Girlz were developed and we began our Product Testing program much of what was written was contributed by others. Then we added our community of bloggers and now the vast majority of what is written on UrbanMoms is … [Read more...]
5 Things About Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins, the stage musical, opened in Toronto earlier this week. With 12 Canadians in the cast, opening night felt a bit like old home week. It's a wonderful theatrical experience, and I encourage everyone to see it, but there are a few things you should know before you … [Read more...]
Review: Mr. Coffee Single-Serve Brewing System
Mr. Coffee has long been synonymous with quality drip coffee makers.They've now joined the ranks of single-serve, ready-brew systems. Recently, they announced the Mr Coffee Single-Serve Brewing System, developed with Keurig and now available at stores across Canada. While I … [Read more...]
2011 Kia Forte5: Family Shmamily, Kias For All!
Model tested: Kia Forte5 EXMSRP for model tested: $23,000.00 Competition in its class: Mazda3 Sport • Suzuki SX4 • Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback • Volkswagen Golf This 5-door hatch back can move and accommodates a family of four quite comfortably, including rather large, oversized car … [Read more...]