Will you remember me?

By Jennifer on February 19, 2009 7:20 PM | 2 Comments | No TrackBacks
Will you remember me?
As urbanmoms, we've all got coping mechanisms for heading off the more negative signs of aging. We try to keep our bodies healthy and able to do what we want by exercising and eating right. We take care of our skin with creams and lotions to keep wrinkles at bay and age spots to a minimum. How, then, to tackle another of the symptoms of old age...memory loss? Some of us have resorted to using games to sharpen our brains. At a recent hockey tournament, a group of parents spent hours after curfew playing with one mother's Nintendo-DS Brain Age game. Others... More »
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Valentine's Day...Help!

By Jennifer on February 11, 2009 10:07 PM | 1 Comment | No TrackBacks
Valentine's Day...Help!
Hot on the heels of finding that perfect holiday gift (and just after you've finally paid the holiday bills off!) comes the next holiday on the calendar...the feast of St.Valentine. Wikipedia tells us that it is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, presenting flowers or offering candy.If you're looking for something a little more original, let me offer you some Valentine gift ideas for 2009.For Her The economy stinks and the weather's awful. It adds up to a long gray winter. Add a little colour to your wardrobe, whether it's... More »
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Sole Food

By Jennifer on February 4, 2009 6:48 AM | 1 Comment | No TrackBacks
Sole Food
In tough economic times, we tend to scale back on our visits to the nail salon. Less manis and pedis means a few more coins in our pocket, but it's tough on our feet during these cold and dry winter months.One of my favourite indulgences is a foot massage. Whether you've got a willing  partner, or you're into self-service, a foot massage before bedtime is an instant relaxation technique and you'll wake up with softer (and better smelling feet).For a few dollars, you can find some products that will soften your heals and make your toes tingle.My all-time favourite (because... More »
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Give a Little Bit

By Jennifer on January 27, 2009 9:45 PM | 2 Comments | No TrackBacks
Give a Little Bit
Our kids' generation has a new tag. They are all a part of Generation G, a generation that recognizes the growing importance of 'generosity' as a leading societal mindset. The argument goes that while consumers are becoming more disgusted with greed and its consequences for the economy, the need for more generosity is coinciding with the emergence of an online-fueled culture of individuals who share, give, engage, create and collaborate in large numbers.  Generation G is made up of passionate, empowered individuals who are more willing and able to give, to share and to collaborate. In essence, they are a... More »
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New Year...New Projects...and a Prize Package!!!!

By Jennifer on January 16, 2009 11:35 AM | 39 Comments | No TrackBacks
New Year...New Projects...and a Prize Package!!!!
Congratulations to Diana from Thunder Bay, ON, who has won a prize pack from Moxie Trades. Enjoy your pink boots, Diana!!!New year, same old hole in the kichen wall, leak in the bathroom ceiling, and broken overhead fan in the kids' bedroom (probably a priority project as the kids' room houses bunkbeds which reach said broken fan). What's a girl to do??? While many of us think the only tool to use in these circumstances is a cell phone, many  more are turning to the traditional tools of the trades.As more and more women are entering trades traditionally employing men,... More »
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New Year....New You! And WIN!

By Jennifer on January 15, 2009 7:20 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
New Year....New You! And WIN!
New Year's resolutions. We've all made them (whether we admit it or not) and we've all broken them (whether we admit it or not...). This year, I'd like to try to make others' resolutions a little more fun with some great giveaways. During the month of January, Trend Watch columns will bounce off resolutions as a theme, and suggest some resolutions you may want to consider. To make it interesting, each resolution will have a fun giveaway to help you achieve your resolution goal. First off, you may want to consider resolving to take better care of yourself. Starting with... More »
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New Year....New You! And WIN!

By Jennifer on January 6, 2009 10:14 PM | 18 Comments | No TrackBacks
New Year....New You! And WIN!
New Year's resolutions. We've all made them (whether we admit it or not) and we've all broken them (whether we admit it or not...). This year, I'd like to try to make others' resolutions a little more fun with some great giveaways. During the month of January, Trend Watch columns will bounce off resolutions as a theme, and suggest some resolutions you may want to consider. To make it interesting, each resolution will have a fun giveaway to help you achieve your resolution goal. First off, you may want to consider resolving to take better care of yourself. Starting with... More »
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Arts and Crafts Innovation

By Jennifer on January 1, 2009 11:32 AM | 1 Comment | No TrackBacks
Arts and Crafts Innovation
If, like mine, your kids have ripped through the wrappings and trappings of every gift they received and are now lying around in a bloated state of boredom, you're probably desperate to find something to keep them occupied between now and January 5 (so that, like me, you can crack open the new novel that's been sitting waiting for you since you opened your stocking!). Enter some exciting new products from an old favourite, Crayola. Crayola sent my family a few new products to test out, and they've been a hit with various age groups. First up, the Crayola Beginnings... More »
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Trends for the Holidays

By Jennifer on December 23, 2008 9:40 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Trends for the Holidays
It's a tough time of year to write about trends and fads. Most holiday traditions rely heavily on nostalgia and, well....tradition. However, there's no reason to start a few new traditions in your family, and our friends at Hallmark have a number of suggestions. It's not too late as I write this to have your children write a letter to Santa, and Hallmark's Mail Box and Letter to Santa Kit will help you to make sure their letter is delivered and a response returned. The box includes envelopes, stickers and delivery stamps, along with postcards back from the North Pole.... More »
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Books! Books! Books!

By Jennifer on December 11, 2008 7:01 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Books! Books! Books!
While by no means a new trend (ever heard of a newfangled thing called the printing press?), as resident trend watcher, I've done my research and talked to the experts to bring you a list (and a prize pack) of some of the hottest titles in children's literature for your holiday shopping. Shall we begin at the very beginning (a very good place to start)...and look at first books for infants and toddlers? Anything by Sandra Boynton's a hit in my house, and her newest, Let's Dance Little Pookie is no exception. This is a book whose simple illustrations will... More »
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