I went into my kids' room last night to peek at them, and this is what I found in my daughters' bed! … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday to you…and you…and you…and you…
I don't know about you, but my kids sure must be popular! I can't say I blame folks for liking them; my aim in raising them is to end up with some likeable offspring. However, the number of birthday parties to which they're invited is starting to be a bit of a problem. Like a financial problem. As … [Read more...]
The Little Things
Seriously.The little things. All over my house.I can't tell you how many times Sean or I have had to bite our tongues to avoid swearing when we step on one of these - just a small sampling of the little things I am referring to:(notice the toonie for comparison? clever me)Everything Eva plays … [Read more...]
The Mess
This is what it always looks like in our family room. Some defaced dolls: An overflowing, upturned toy cupboard: Other highlights from this weekend, courtesy of my three kids: I went upstairs to make my bed after breakfast and found a hockey stick in my … [Read more...]
Learning vs Distraction: The Power of Toys
On Thursday, I was invited to participate in a Round Table discussion at Indigo. The purpose of the morning was to examine the role that toys play in our households, while also taking a look at some of the hot new books and toys for kids right now. The event was moderated by Kathy Buckworth, … [Read more...]
What’s Old is New and Still Tons of Fun
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...]
Nearly Killed by a Star Wars Bobble Head
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...]
Toy Management
The team at urbanmoms.ca is thrilled to introduce you to our newest Ask urbanmoms.ca contributors, Julie and Fiona, experts in the art of home organization. Got a question for one of our experts? Add it in comments, below or drop us a line at email@urbanmoms.ca Toy Management Toys, toys everywhere! … [Read more...]
The Brands That Get It – My Top 5
Sometimes I fall in love with a brand. You know what I mean? There are lots of products and brands I like but very few I love. There are just some brands that are able to find that sweet spot and hit it right on the head. Below is a list of My Top 5. If you have your … [Read more...]