First, let me clarify that in this post I am only talking about me. This is simply my experience. I am in no way attempting to make sweeping statements representing all working moms or commenting on the challenges of staying at home. I am an expert on neither.For the last 10 days I have been … [Read more...]
Women’s Work
Sometimes I look at the eclectic group of friends I have and wonder why these relationships work. I was chatting with one of these pals yesterday. We often laugh at how different our lives are, she is an active stay-at-home mom, volunteering on every committee, staying up all hours to bake homemade … [Read more...]
A Day In The Life of a Working Mom
Elizabeth recently wrote a great article in The Lounge section of Urbanmoms.ca about being a working mom. It rang true for me, for so many reasons. I'm a new mom who has just returned back to work. Although The Boy is being cared for in my home, the logistics of living in the suburbs and … [Read more...]
Featured Mom Business: Mini Me’s
This week we bring you Sheri's story: While on maternity leave with my mini me, I started Mini Me's, the company. (Note: I started the company AFTER my daughter's colic subsided! haha). Mini Me's, publishes a personalized children's book that lets you combine your favourite family photos into … [Read more...]
Flexible Employment
In playgrounds everywhere moms can join the great debate of staying at home with children vs. returning to work. For many women the choice can be painful and gut-wrenching and feel like an all or nothing decision. But does it have to be? Most moms will agree – a happy mom means a happy … [Read more...]
Mom and Marketer
Sometimes I feel like there is more than one of me. No, I don't suffer from multiple personality disorder but I do wear many hats as they say. I am daughter, wife, sister, and friend but most of all I am Mom and Marketer. Many people see me in the schoolyard in my Lululelmons with no make-up and a 5 … [Read more...]