Hey! I've added a new post and hope you enjoy it! You might be a tad more organized than we are, but in case you’re more of a late shopper…. here are some last minute Valentines gifts that will actually enhance people’s lives. Online personal training, music lessons, cooking classes, personal styling, language instruction… The lucky recipients of your gifts will be brilliant while being able […] The post 12 Last Minute Valentines Gifts to Find Online appeared first on Urban Mommies ..read more

Hey! I've added a new post and hope you enjoy it! This information is directly from Statistics Canada, who now has an amazing searchable database called the Baby Names Observatory. It lets parents see name trends as well as popularity. The most recent year that baby names in Canada were chronicled is 2022, and we will be sure to update readers with more current data when […] The post Most Recent Top Baby Names in Canada appeared first on Urban Mommies ..read more

Hey! I've added a new post and hope you enjoy it! Given that my dog just sort of got impounded (it wasn’t my fault)… I thought I should do a shout out to the SPCA! Especially if it’s called National Cupcake Day. National Cupcake Day is on February 26th, a fundraising effort supporting animal welfare societies across Canada. It’s easy and delicious to participate. Register your […] The post National Cupcake Day (with a ‘Pupcake’ Recipe!) appeared first on Urban Mommies ..read more

Hey! I've added a new post and hope you enjoy it! I like to save time. Doesn’t every Mom? With a focus on healthy this year, I started making smoothie freezer packs. Perhaps it’s also because I bought a Vitamix and am determined to have my family eat whole, healthy foods. You can reuse the ziplock bags and keep a stash of smoothie mixes in the […] The post Smoothie Freezer Packets for Kids appeared first on Urban Mommies ..read more

Hey! I've added a new post and hope you enjoy it! Once every month I make these school day frozen breakfast burritos with the kids as kitchen helpers. Wrapped in plastic and frozen in a big bag, they can be pulled out the night before and refrigerated. Pop them onto a panini maker, an air fryer or in the microwave to heat. On mornings when we […] The post Schoolday Frozen Breakfast Burrito appeared first on Urban Mommies ..read more

Hey! I've added a new post and hope you enjoy it! Sexy and pregnant -- once seemingly an oxymoron -- are smouldering together, with the backlash against the uninviting muumuu (a.k.a. the baby bivouac or tent shirt) at full speed. Sex and the City may be gone, but you have only to recall how Patricia Field dressed Sarah Jessica Parker when she was pregnant... The post Sexy and pregnant: Hot mamas-to-be appeared first on Urban Mommies ..read more

Hey! I've added a new post and hope you enjoy it! Pregnancy is all about timing and it can get complicated. When will you ovulate? When will you conceive? At what rate does the fetus grow? When is your due date? There’s a lot going on and it can be overwhelming keeping track of all the dates. Fortunately there is a “Pregnancy Wheel” available to help […] The post Pregnancy Wheel appeared first on Urban Mommies ..read more

Hey! I've added a new post and hope you enjoy it! People have called me a romantic on steroids. Personally, I think they are actually underestimating my tendencies. There are two hoop skirts in the closet, and summer must include multiple picnics with a book of poetry tucked into the basket. You can imagine my glee when we rolled through the flag-draped town of Lake Placid […] The post Mirror Lake Inn and Whiteface in Lake Placid appeared first on Urban Mommies ..read more

Hey! I've added a new post and hope you enjoy it! Daylight Savings always messes up our kids’ schedules! To help households get ready for the change and keep the daily schedules moving smoothly, we’ve compiled a few tips to make the transition a bit smoother.  Good luck!  (ps.  Spring is just around the corner.  Kindof). 1.  Reset your clocks early in the weekend. Change your clocks […] The post Daylight Savings Time: How to Fall Back appeared first on Urban Mommies ..read more

Hey! I've added a new post and hope you enjoy it! The following turkey preparation safety tips are adapted from US CDC online documentation:  It’s Turkey Time – Safely Prepare Your Holiday Meal. Health Canada also provides turkey preparation tips. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice preparing your first holiday meal, be aware of safety issues when thawing, preparing, stuffing and cooking your turkey. Food […] The post Safe Turkey Preparation appeared first on Urban Mommies ..read more