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 consideration in The Marketplace by emailing marketplace@urbanmoms.ca.This week, Leeann's story:What's the first word children want to print? Their Name! The 'Signature' stamp from The Little Stamp Company was originally developed when my daughter was 3 years old. She was keen to learn how to spell and print her name. It repeatedly took a long time to 'dot' her name, Mackenzie,... More »
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 loops to give to one lucky member - who knows, it might be you!To be entered to win, tell us why you would like to win the Bugalug prize pack in the comments section below. One winner will be chosen at random from all eligible comments. †See full Contest Rules and Regulations for details.... More »
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 – that stubborn piece of hair slips out of the clip! Sundi Hoffman, an entrepreneurial mother of two from Calgary, has seen this happen far too often. This hair-do dilemma inspired her to create Bugalug hair accessories – the fashionable clip that says put. After hearing the frustrations about hair clips and accessories that quite simply would not stay... More »
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 I was a little girl my mother made all of my Barbie clothes. We never looked back! Paisley Baby is a combination of my love of fabric shopping and Dianne’s 50 years of sewing experience. Together we design and create unique baby accessories and funky fabric handbags. Our first product was a hooded towel. When my first baby was born... More »
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 team behind the Designs By Mimi & Lola label. Their main focus is to make durable and stylish fleece blankets. Since both women are mothers themselves, they certainly understand the importance of creating blankets that can maintain their softness even after multiple washings. They are also committed to creating age-appropriate blanket patterns with unique, stylish designs that are fun for... More »
My name is Carol Leon, mother of 3 very active little girls. I developed a new product out of my own necessity. I strongly believe that there is an incredible need for this type of product in the market, and it caters towards a real issue that so many women face. My product is called Serene: Individual Bed Sheet Protectors that are made for all of us women who, during our menstrual cycle experience heavy, irregular or unexpected periods and often worry about staining and damaging our bed sheets during the night. Serene Protectors are ultra thin sheets that are... More »
Headpets are a fun and exciting Canadian made line of handmade children's animal hats which are taking the market by storm, and bringing smiles to children's faces in the process. My vision was to create a fun and exciting line of handmade children’s animal hats, like no other hats available on the market. I wanted children to adore wearing my hats, like kids adore the 'stuffed animals' they carry around. That meant that each of my hats had to have character and a personality of its own. All of these ideas formed the basis for the brand I created, called... More »
Our story began in the summer of 2006. A mother and 2 daughters had a dream to open a Day Spa. Spa by day, and a spa-labration by night, where groups could come and celebrate different occasions with friends and family while being pampered with spa services. We began our year of training to obtain our certified status as estheticians and began the search for the perfect property and business plan. About three quarters through the training process both daughters announced their pregnancies! I was shocked! They were sick – with morning sickness. The bubble had burst, all the... More »
Last week's Featured Mom Business, Z'Fina Slings has offered a free sling as a prize to one lucky urbanmoms.ca member! The lucky winner will receive a beautiful Z'Fina sling from the Everyday Chic Collection, in the style Snapdragon and the colour currant red. If you'd like to win this amazing prize, simply send us an email at marketplace@urbanmoms.ca with "Sling Contest" in the tile line. In the body of the email, please ensure you include your full name. Winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries.... More »
With the combined help of baby experts and fashion designers, Z’fina’s pouch-style baby slings have been created for fashion and function, perfect for today’s professional parent. Only recently, parents have been revisiting baby slings as an alternative to bulky child carriers. Nicola Wolters of Z’fina who is also a Doula says that, “The sling style baby carrier is the healthiest, encouraging baby wearing and allowing babies to be held in a variety of natural positions”. What separates Z’fina from other slings is in the quality and design. Z’fina comes in many styles that appeal to any parent. From the classy... More »
