We did it! After months of gathering feedback from you, our members, exploring new technology, and chatting with some of Canada's top brands, we have finally launched the exciting new www.urbanmoms.ca! With a new design and amazing new community functionality the new urbanmoms.ca offers you cool new … [Read more...]
My First Video Podcast
This is a bit of an experiment and to be honest with you I'm a bit weirded out by it. Since when do I have a lisp like Kath? Since when is my hair fuzzy instead of curly? Since when are my lips totally non-existent? OK. I already knew that but now so does the world. Anyway, the purpose of the Mom's … [Read more...]
Marketing and Social Media – Can they coexist?
So I'm putting on my marketing hat now because I feel the need to make a point. I keep reading about how marketers and brands need to get into online communities. How companies that aren't participating or creating social networks are missing out. How this is the future! Of course, I couldn't agree … [Read more...]
Our Final Kitchen Party of 2007!
With holiday entertaining at it's peak what could be better than another Cuisinart and urbanmoms.ca Kitchen Party and tips from our fave lovable Chef Ezra Title of Chez Vous Dining! It was our final Kitchen Party of 2007 and definitely one of the best. This diverse group of Toronto women were … [Read more...]
Help Us Make urbanmoms.ca Better
The past week or so has been overwhelming for me to say the least. We have been so amazingly busy here at urbanmoms.ca. I am very thankful for that but also aware of the time away from home and my slightly wonky list of priorities. In addition to all of that the holidays are fast approaching and I … [Read more...]
Breakfast Television or Ugh…5:00 a.m.
Before I say anything I am going to state upfront that 5:00 a.m. is an ungodly hour. But, if you want to be on Breakfast Television (which of course I DO!) you have to be ready at 6:00 a.m. so waking at 5:00 a.m. is your only option. That was me this morning. Show up at my pal Erica … [Read more...]
urbanmoms.ca – Community Snapshot and Insight
Recently we put out our semi-annual member survey asking for feedback, ideas, and information from the urbanmoms.ca community. I always find it incredibly interesting to hear from members on what their impression of the community is and how they would like to improve it. We also learn a … [Read more...]
The Two Parts of the Whole
I've been meaning to do this for months - start my own blog, I mean. I often write for urbanmoms.ca about motherhood and products I love and cool things other women are doing but I haven't done it regularly and I've never really written about urbanmoms.ca. I guess I just assumed everyone … [Read more...]