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Why We All Need To Shut The Hell Up About Five Set Matches And Equal Pay For Female Tennis Players

July 6, 2017 by Katie Bridges Leave a Comment

This is why we can’t have nice things. Sure, the LGBTQ community can have Pride Month. But heaven forfend it should inconvenience any straight people. Black History Month? No, that’ll only antagonize white people who need 28 days of their own (Despite the fact that EVERY DAMN DAY, MONTH, YEAR, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: equality, gender, pay gap, tennis, wimbledon, women

Woman Murdered After Defending Teen Girls From Being Harassed

December 2, 2014 by Tanya Cruz Leave a Comment

Thousands of Germans are mourning the death of 23-year-old student Tuğçe Albayrak, who was murdered after confronting a group of men harassing teenage girls in a McDonald's bathroom. Back on November 15, Albayrak was at a McDonald's in Offenbach when she heard the screams of two teenage girls … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, News Stories Tagged With: Albayrak, feminism, Germany, violence, violence against women, women

Why Are We So Hung Up On Age?

September 15, 2014 by Sonya 1 Comment

This is a question we often hesitate to answer when asked. According to Dove Canada, only 1 in 10 women are proud to reveal their age and nearly three quarters of women around the world admit to being concerned about their aging looks. This year, Dove is turning 50 in Canada and in recognition, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Life Tagged With: 50, age, dove, Dove Canada, women

APP of the Week: Period Tracker

September 4, 2013 by Sonya Leave a Comment

So, this is life. We're busy women with families, volunteering in the schools, shuffling the kids to lessons and many of us depend on our mobile devices to keep us in touch and on track. If there's one thing I can't live without it would be my mobile device. It does everything these days and it has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Life Tagged With: app, itunes, Menstrual Cycle, Period Tracker, periods, women

How would you describe yourself?

April 17, 2013 by Sonya 1 Comment

This is an interesting thought. Let's see....I how would describe myself... I am short. My nose is flat and wide, kinda like Winston Churchill. My lips are big. I have no eye lashes. Well not much anyway. My eyes are dark, almond shape and small. If I'm not smiling I look mad. Actually I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Style & Beauty Tagged With: confidence, dove, Dove Real Beauty Sketches, self esteem, UrbanMoms, women

Use It or Lose It…and other heart healthy tips!

February 22, 2013 by Sonya

It's been a month full of hearts. February reminds us not only to love others but also to love ourselves. But as moms, we often put our health and well-being at the bottom of the care list. Who can relate? According to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Life Tagged With: Cardiovascular disease, health, heart health, Jamieson Vitamins, Omega-3, UrbanMoms, women

notes on dating – spilling the beans

December 19, 2011 by Nancy

It is said that on a first date with a man he will spill the beans. Not just a little bit of  beans but the whole cup o beans.He will tell you in no uncertain terms exactly what his problems and  hang ups are. He will tell you what went wrong in his marriage, his part in it, whether on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: men, separation and divorce, sex and dating, single mom blog, women

A Question About a Special Event

October 22, 2011 by Racheal

Special K spent the past 6 months conducting a nationwide search for 3 Canadian women for their Start Something Fabulous programme.    The programme was launched to "celebrate the confidence that comes from looking and feeling great about your shape." The 3 winners were presented … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: advertizers, Fashion Show, Marketing, Racheal McCaig, Special K, women

Grownup Time: Love of a Good Woman

July 17, 2011 by Alice

I have mad love for the bunch of great women in my book club, so it seems like I should be all over this... First of all, let me tell you a bit about our host, Julie. Julie is perfection as a hostess, making sure everyone is at ease, planning that there are nibblies for all, and keeping drinks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Canadian, short stories, women

The Company of Women

April 12, 2011 by amreen

I can't believe that it's exam time again.  I'm about to complete my second semester of teaching at the College, and it's flown by so quickly.  It's been a whole academic year that I've been here.  The first semester was a whirlwind; doing everything for the first time was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Community, office, women, work

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