By Our Members

Welcome to the urbanmoms.ca community section – where members have their voice. Kick back and relax in The Lounge while reading other members’ stories, or drop by The Marketplace to check out cool, Canadian mom-based businesses.

The Lounge

The Lounge

The Lounge is your place. It's a page where we feature contributions by urbanmoms.ca members just like you. Drop by and see what other members are talking about, or have your say by making your own contribution to the conversation. You can read articles by other urbanmoms.ca members, join in the discussion by posting a comment or submit your own article for consideration.

The Marketplace

The Marketplace

Welcome to The Marketplace, where we share the stories of Canadian Mom entrepreneurs. At urbanmoms.ca we believe in supporting other Canadian mom-based businesses by sharing their amazing and often inspiring stories. Click here to find out how your business could be featured!

Tell Me About Your Failure

Take those things out of your ears and tell me your biggest failure right this minute young lady!" That's me, parent extraordinaire, attempting a deep bonding moment with my pre-teen daughter. I was just following the advice of Stanford... more »

Camping With Small Children is Not for the Weak

We tried our best. Our first night (Friday) was actually a lot of fun. We set up the site, had a lovely dinner with friends, the kids played joyfully in the forest, strolled to the beach to watch a... more »

Remembering Shelby

Karri is an urbanmoms.ca member and mom of one who lives in Calgary. Last year she lost her beloved dog, Shelby, and this week she shares a glimpse into the grieving and recovery process of that loss in Remembering Shelby.... more »

Flying the Nest

I just wanted to take a moment to have a word with all the girls out there with friends having a child leave for their first year at university. I am now going on my third year of this and... more »

The Joys of Parenting

So when did I grow up? Last week, my vacuum cleaner died and I was angry...Why? Because vacuum cleaners are expensive! And I don’t have that kind of money to throw around... But wait...There’s more...Then my wireless router died, and... more »

The Little Stamp Company

Here in The Marketplace, we make it our mission to bring you stories of moms and their businesses. Are you a Canadian Mom who owns or runs her own business? Do you know someone who is? Submit a story for... more »

Bugalug Giveaway!

Last week in The Marketplace we brought you the story of Bugalug.This week we're thrilled to be able to offer you a Bugalug Giveaway†! The folks over at Bugalug sent us a lovely headband and a pack of 3 pony... more »

Featured Mom Business: Bugalug

Canadian Designer Takes the Frustration out of the Morning “do” dilemma.The hair gods can be cruel to parents.  Each morning as they struggle to push back bangs or finagle a finicky fly away strand into a barrette, the inevitable transpires... more »

Featured Mom Business: Paisley Baby

Here at the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace, our mission is to share with you the many stories of amazing Canadian mom entrepreneurs. This week, we're thrilled to bring you Maria's story: My mother Dianne and I started Paisley Baby in 2002. When... more »

Featured Mom Business: Designs by Mimi & Lola

Located in Richmond Hill, ON, Designs By Mimi & Lola Ltd. has been creating a quality line of fleece blankets & pillows for babies, toddler and kids since September 2006. Laura D’Urzo and Lidia D’Alberto both make up the creative... more »