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Mom Entrepreneur: MommiesFirst

By Leslie on November 12, 2012 4:41 PM

A new Canadian business founded by a mom and for moms recently launched. MommiesFirst aims to make life for moms a little bit easier and a lot less stressful by sending monthly care packages to new and expectant moms filled with 4-5 "Must Have" products. We have tasked a MommiesFirst Council - comprised of moms, dads and baby experts - to help us identify the very best brands to fill our boxes. All of our care packages are stage specific - so they are timed to where a mom is in her pregnancy or the age of her baby, ensuring... More »

Sweet Dreams & Flying Machines

By Leslie on October 23, 2012 6:02 PM | 1 Comment

Sweet Dreams & Flying Machines was founded during a 3am feeding, while battling baby brain, when a stroke of inspiration hit. An image of the safest, snuggliest and most functional baby sleepwear started to form.Sleep Sacs and Swaddles with personality to rally against the sea ofpastels and whites. What you're looking at now is the result of thatinspiration, and the most powerful tool there is: a mother's love.There are certain things that mums just know. They know how to kiss away a scraped knee, how to soothe after a bad dream and how to create the perfect milk to cereal ratio. They... More »

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Mom Entrepreneur: Picasso Hair Feathers

By Carol on November 27, 2011 10:20 PM

Several months ago I was online, searching for hair feathers for both myself and my clients. I loved the look of them! However in my searches, I came across a few articles from PETA that immediately changed my opinion about wearing rooster feathers in my hair. Although I loved how they looked, to me it wasn't worth sacrificing an animal for. When I couldn't find a cruelty-free hair feather supplier, I decided to create my own. Using heat resistant synthetic materials we created a selection of bright colored feathers that would last several weeks of washing, blow-drying and styling.With my... More »

Dad Entrepreneur: FUNZIES

By Carol on June 22, 2011 9:14 AM | 2 Comments

Well I am not an urban mom, but I am married to one! 2 years ago I was working at the Babytime show for my day job at a magazine publisher and I remember looking around at all the kid's clothing that was available and thinking to myself "everything is so cutesie!". Being a father of 2 little kids, I wanted to find them something to wear that was a little more in tune with the things that I like - Popular culture, social media, urban living etc. So my friend and I came with the idea to create one... More »

Mom Entrepreneur: Tail Wags Helmet Covers

By Carol on May 30, 2011 5:38 PM | 2 Comments

Building My Business One Helmet Cover at a Time!I always knew if I was going to return to the work force after being a stay-at-home mom for 15 years, it was going to have to be in a job that provided me with the flexibility to continue juggling the needs of my two special needs sons. I was also determined to find a job, which provided an outlet for my creative side. As well, I wanted to ensure I worked for an employer who gave me freedom to decide my own hours and wouldn't constantly watch over my shoulder because... More »

Mom Entrepreneur: Sophia Grace

By Carol on May 24, 2011 6:33 PM

My story began December 2010, wanting to give my sisters and friends something more original and thoughtful for Christmas I set out to make them something unique. Something that would represent what mattered to us and that they would be able to keep for years. I found my inspiration in what I love the most, spending time laughing with friends and family, along with a great meal. After handcrafting an apron for myself in vintage and retro patterns I soon discovered that everyone wanted one for themselves. They loved the colorful designs and putting one on just feels sassy and... More »

Foundation Studio

By Kath on October 13, 2009 11:32 PM

It's our pleasure at the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace this week to bring you Ariane's story:Foundation Studio is a Marketing & Promotions company that focuses on The Start-up Business. As an Entrepreneur myself, I know how hard it is to stay on track of your marketing efforts; there are just too many corners begging to be cut! Tasks just waiting to be shifted to tomorrow's to-do list. Unfortunately, marketing always seems to be the one shifted!! I started Foundation Studio because I love hearing about someone's lifestyle change towards Entrepreneurship - I get so excited when I find out a friend has... More »

Mom-Shell

By Kath on October 6, 2009 9:07 PM

Mom-Shell was conceived 2 years ago when my baby refused to take a bottle, and I refused to wear the bib and apron-like options available to new mothers. Each MOM-SHELL is designed for mothers who care about the way they look, and who want to nurse comfortably in the company of others. MOM-SHELLs will flatter, fit and function throughout pregnancy and beyond....allowing for "chic and discreet" nursing. They are the ultimate "wear everywhere" layer- work, rest or play. MOM-SHELLs are also designed for mothers who care about the earth. We are committed to using fabrics made of certified organic fibres... More »

Coco Baby Boutique

By Kath on September 29, 2009 11:59 PM | 1 Comment

Coco Baby Boutique offers mod and trendy products for the swankiest of tots. Coco Baby Boutique is committed to finding products for their customers that are new, exciting, and most of all functional! All of the brands and products that they carry have been tested by their mommy testing group or by themselves personally before they decide to carry a specific item. This is a fabulous way to ensure that they are selling products that not only they stand behind but other moms stand behind these products as well. Coco Baby Boutique is owned by Nicole Wilson and Heather York,... More »

Holly Clegg Cookbooks

By Kath on September 21, 2009 6:09 PM

Holly CleggHolly Clegg, author of the best selling trim&TERRIFIC® cookbook series including a diabetic cookbook with the ADA and Eating Well Through Cancer, has sold almost 1 million copies. Holly has promoted her healthy lifestyle recipes on national shows including Fox & Friends, NBC Weekend Today, and The 700 Club. She understands the demands of the busy person and with her user friendly, pantry friendly, and time friendly cookbooks, she has garnered a national reputation as the healthy "Queen of Quick!" Holly Clegg's trim&TERRIFIC® Freezer Friendly MealsFor the person on the go who doesn't have time to cook or struggles... More »

True Cuddles

By Kath on September 15, 2009 6:01 PM | 1 Comment

As moms, Julie and Sarah loved searching for products that helped them celebrate motherhood, outfit and nurture their little ones and of course, keep them safe. They waded through the clutter of mainstream baby products and were able to find so many uncovered gems. They began brainstorming how they could share these gems with other moms, and looked for a way to bring together aspects from there personal and work life that they genuinely enjoyed the most and...True Cuddles came to life. But they always knew, they wanted to do more than to just sell product! Julie and Sarah have... More »

Marketplace Giveaway: WIN a Squishy Fish Onesie!

By Kath on September 8, 2009 11:50 PM | 58 Comments

Last week we featured the sweet clothing line Squishy Fish, and this week we're thrilled to bring you a Squishy Fish Giveaway! The Squishy Fish line consists of bright, playful images printed onto the softest organic cotton onesies and t-shirts available. Each shirt is a tribute to childhood and all of the little moments that parents treasure most. Whimsical and sweet, Squishy Fish designs are sure to put smiles on child and adult faces alike.You could win a Squishy Fish onesie of your choice! All you have to do is click over to the Squishy Fish website, select your favourite... More »

CLOSED: Mom-Shell Giveaway!

By Kath on September 3, 2009 5:33 PM | 30 Comments

THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED.Last month we featured the beautiful Mom-Shell collection in the Marketplace, and now we're thrilled to be able to bring you an urbanmoms.ca exclusive giveaway: you could win a Mom-Shell of your very own!this style is the Gwenyth, from offspring 2009 collection:Mom-Shells were conceived by a mom who cares about how she looks, and wanted to be able to nurse comfortably in the presence of others. To enter, please add a comment below with your best 'nursing in public' story. It could be funny, heartwarming, embarrassing...you decide!Remember, only urbanmoms.ca members are eligible to win, so sign in before... More »

Squishy Fish

By Kath on September 1, 2009 4:23 PM

Squishy Fish is the brainchild of owner and founder Mel Bednar. After the birth of her daughter in 2006, she found that much of the organic cotton baby clothing on the market was plain and uninspiring. Knowing that organic cotton was better for her daughter's sensitive skin and for the planet, Mel began her mission to create a clothing line that is both natural and fun. The Squishy Fish line consists of bright, playful images printed onto the softest organic cotton onesies and t-shirts available. Each shirt is a tribute to childhood and all of the little moments that parents... More »

TinyWiggles

By Kath on August 18, 2009 7:39 PM | 1 Comment

TinyWiggles Ltd is an online specialty shop started March 1, 2009 by a mother and daughter team, featuring fresh innovative baby and toddler products. All our products are handmade in Canada. TinyWiggles strives to make the lives of parents and their little ones a little simpler by offering practical products for everyday living. The birth of my son was a very difficult delivery, and I was very happy to have my mother and husband by my side. My son arrived 3 weeks early and a healthy baby, however a bit of a fussy baby which brought many challenges to a first time mom. My... More »

Nu-world Botanicals

By Kath on August 11, 2009 10:33 PM

Aromatherapy Personals - Instant Aromatherapy-To-Go! From NUWORLD Botanicals, founded by Canadian Natalie Cascella.Eco-chic, compact vials with rollerballs that combine the power of acupressure, aromatherapy and anti-oxidant vitamins A, B, C and E to help balance, harmonize and promote the health of mind, body and skin. Eleven targeted blends, including Anxiety Relief, Energy Boost, Sweet Dreams, Meditation and Jet Lag Relief, work within seconds to help restore balance to mind, body and skin.Made from 100% naturally active plant seed oils, with over 90% Certified Organic ingredients, these ready made blends offer one of the quickest, easiest, and safest ways to enjoy... More »

Little Stars Bedtime Cards

By Kath on August 5, 2009 3:51 AM | 1 Comment

Every parent knows how important it is to send their child to bed feeling secure, comforted, and loved. But most parents are familiar with the feeling of "running out of steam" at the end of day, especially when their child is pleading for "one more story!"Little Stars Bedtime Cards offer a gentle, one-on-one bedtime ritual that both parents and children enjoy. The award-winning cards are simple and interactive, and require no special knowledge or tools to use -- just a desire to spend a few meaningful minutes together at bedtime. Intended for use with children 3-6 years of age, the cards... More »

Style My Child

By Kath on July 28, 2009 6:11 PM

Style My Child is the one-of-a-kind online design studio, that turns your ordinary photos into extraordinary pieces of art!My husband Todd is a graphic designer and artist, and I am a stay-at-home mom who loves taking pictures of my kids! I mean, what mom doesn't!? For our daughter, Noelle's second birthday, I sat her down and took a whole bunch of pictures of her, and when I loaded them onto my computer, decided that they needed something more, something to make them really special! I asked my husband if he would take Noelle's picture and make it look like something... More »

Wish Bedding

By Kath on July 14, 2009 3:54 PM | 1 Comment

My name is Natalie Kaplan and my partner is Allison Meshwork. We are two moms who have just launched Wish Bedding, an e-boutique dedicated to children's bedding.As you click through the pages of our website, you will see the combined efforts of two very devoted stay-at-home moms with a dream. We're Natalie and Alli - the next door neighbours who founded Wish Bedding, Dreamy Finds for Kids!When it was time for Natalie's daughter to move into her big girl bed, she wanted to get good quality, affordable, washable, AND inspirational linens that would excite her little girl. Natalie wanted the... More »

Sweet Peanut

By Kath on June 24, 2009 3:33 AM

Sweet Peanut started with a very stylish advertising and marketing executive. New York's dailycandy.com was her bible and shopbop.com was her homepage. Her Manolos were on altars, her Sevens on padded hangers and she brought C&C California to her very stylish friends before it was one of Oprah's favorite things. And then one day, the inevitable happened. This hip girl became a hip mama and found that dressing her sweet baby boy became a problem of Trini and Susannah proportions. Her stylish side shunned the teddy bears and balloons, her yoga mama side couldn't face unnatural fabrics or "dryclean only"... More »

uba BABY

By Kath on June 16, 2009 9:09 PM | 1 Comment

My name is Janet Mogus and I'm the founder of uba BABY (ooh-bah BABY), an eco-friendly on-line baby and mama-to-be boutique. As a mother to 5 wonderful children under the age of 12, I have to say I've had my share of running noses, spilled milks, invisible boo boo's requiring immediate band-aid application and sleepless nights. Perhaps one of the greatest challenges I've encountered was finding all natural and safe products for my wee ones. Shortly after the birth of my fifth child, I set forth on my mom entrepreneur adventure and opened up uba BABY. In between my son's... More »

Momzelle

By Kath on June 9, 2009 8:45 PM

Or How I Became a Mom Entrepreneurby Christine Poirier, TorontoBefore becoming pregnant, I was far from thinking about breastfeeding or about becoming a mom entrepreneur. I was busy doing research for my PhD in French literature at McGill University, thinking academia would be my career, and I had no idea about just how much having a baby would change my life.I was lucky. The delivery was painful, but beautiful, and breastfeeding went well right from the start. I have always been a crafty person, and since the nursing tops I had been given were sagging on me, it made sense... More »

My Pacifier

By Kath on June 2, 2009 11:18 PM

Celebrities such as Matthew McConaughey, Heidi Klum, Trista Sutter and Julianna Margulies have fitted their babies with Mypacifier™ and baby Dannielynn Birkhead (Anna Nicole Smith's daughter) has been seen sporting the "My Dad Rocks" pacifier from our U.S. sole distributor Carol and Kim Pedersen at Mypacifier.com. High quality personalized pacifiers have been introduced in the Canadian market and are available online at www.mypacifier.ca.This "mommy-invented" product was created by Pia Callesen from Denmark in April 2004 to avoid serious germ spreading at day cares as well as mixing between toddlers. Currently available in 9 countries, this product is becoming a MUST... More »

Red Thread Design

By Kath on May 26, 2009 9:16 PM

Red Thread Design is a Toronto studio that specializes in the design and production of children's clothing using Asian and retro-inspired fabrics. Designed by Devorah Miller, mom of three gorgeous girls, the line combines fabulous prints with simple, highly functional designs. Everything is ethically made in Toronto of premium cotton and bamboo fabrics. Red Thread is best known for its one-size "Caterpillar Dress," designed to fit girls from about 12 months to about 4 years - they gradually transition from a dress to a top and look great at every stage. They layer beautifully so they can be worn all year... More »

Thought Spots

By Kath on May 19, 2009 11:43 PM | 2 Comments

It's our pleasure to bring you Lynn's story this week:I am thrilled to announce that there is a another new "Mom Entrepreneur" in Canada...and despite being a tad fatigued, I am really excited about the possibilities and genuinely hope this product will help many moms with all their good intentions! I have just launched a new product line of life tools to support women...they're called Thought Spots and they are tools that help motivate, inspire, teach, praise...and they can be shared! Women, especially moms, can use them for themselves, for their kids, husbands, friends. It's a totally new concept...simple and... More »

Green School

By Kath on May 13, 2009 4:43 AM | 3 Comments

Making our planet greener one school at a time...The concept for the green school™ tote came from both a need and desire for a practical, eco-friendly tool for students to carry money from home to school. My children enjoy many great school initiatives such as pizza days, milk program, scholastic books, field trips, snack days, hot lunches and more. Single use plastic bags and envelopes are the method of choice for many of us when sending money to school, but both have a negative impact on our environment. My vision was to create a functional, reusable product that would help... More »

Raising Rascals

By Kath on May 6, 2009 3:26 AM

Welcome to Raising Rascals- Children's Online Store based out of Ancaster, Ontario!! Raising Rascals specializes in trendy, unique and practical finds for Babies, Children, Moms and Dads. Raising Rascal products cannot be found in your local stores. Every item we sell has been carefully researched and selected for its originality, keeping in mind the needs and wants of moms and dads of young children. We have searched tirelessly finding products from all over the world, and we are proud to carry some great products designed right here in Canada.Our goal is to be a one stop shop for your precious... More »

Raspberry Kids

By Kath on April 29, 2009 3:11 AM

This week in the Marketplace we're thrilled to bring you Sue's story:After close to 20 years in the corporate world, I have given up the power suits, conference calls and endless meetings and have traded it all in for a home office where my "colleagues" are under 4 years of age. My two children are my product testers and fashion models and Beli the lab is my receptionist and greeter. My husband is my technical consultant, graphic designer and spreadsheet guru.Based in Vancouver, BC Canada, Raspberry Kids has a worldwide supply chain and market and has evolved as a solution... More »

Finest Expressions

By Kath on April 22, 2009 12:14 AM

This week in Marketplace, we bring you Zakia's story:A month after my son was born, my sister and I opened our online store called Finest Expressions - Designer Gifts & Gift Baskets. It seemed like I had given birth to one baby but ended up with twins! We wanted to design gifts that were not only beautiful to look at but were practical for the recipients. It was then that we set out to channel our creativity through designing unique baby and wedding gifts for the Canadian market. We started by offering beautiful and trendy gifts such as our baby diaper... More »

DreamGYM

By Kath on April 15, 2009 5:33 AM | 2 Comments

Marina's first son never actually settled in daycare. It was really hard for her to leave him crying there every morning. During the months following the birth of her second son, Marina was getting anxious, knowing that in just less than a year she would have to go back to work, potentially having to leave two crying boys in daycare. During that difficult time Marina's husband and friends created a small indoor jungle gym in their basement to keep the children active. Kids loved it. That is how DreamGYM™ was born.DreamGYM Inc. is the first company in Canada to produce... More »

Babytags

By Kath on April 8, 2009 5:19 AM

This week, we at the Marketplace are pleased to bring you Desiree's story:My husband was a professional hockey player for 15 years in Europe so we have been very blessed to see and live in some of the most amazing places. At the end of last season in France we decided it was time to retire and I started to panic! We have three beautiful children aged 5 3 & 1 and although life is insanely busy I wouldn't trade it for the world. I have been a stay at home mom since my first was born 5 years ago... More »

PerryWinkles Kids

By Kath on March 31, 2009 8:56 PM

Our mission here at the Marketplace is to bring you the stories of businesses created and run by Canadian moms. This week we bring you Maria's story:My name is Maria Montero and I am the owner of PerryWinkles Kids, a designer and manufacturer of fine children's clothing, specializing in stylish smocked dresses for little girls.We are a mother-daughter team, with myself and my mother the co-owners of this business. I am the mom of two beautiful girls who are the inspiration for many of our designs. We created PerryWinkles when we found a need in today's market for dressier, yet... More »

Ladybugs and Lullabies

By Kath on March 25, 2009 1:20 AM

Ladybugs and Lullabies no slip baby and toddler hair bows and clips has made its debut in the exclusive world of celebrity gift bags. Quickly following their summer 2008 website launch, the Canadian manufacturer of stylish hair clips and accessories was chosen by luxury gift bag designer Jewels and Pinstripes to be featured in their popular Summer 2008 Celebrity Baby Bags.Ladybugs and Lullabies, founded by Allyson Grabish in April 2007, has chosen to feature their popular line of infant snap clips in the "New Girls in Tinseltown" baby gift bags created by Jewels and Pinstripes. The highly sought after gift... More »

So Inviting...

By Kath on March 18, 2009 1:40 AM

So Inviting... is THE place to find unique birth announcements, invitations, thank you cards and any other announcement you need!I have created a small sampling of "stock" designs, but prefer to work with each individual client to create something that is uniquely theirs, at no additional charge! The idea for So Inviting... was hatched one day over pottery painting! I was showing a friend the invitations and thank you cards that I made for my son's Baptism. She commented that they were really nice and that I should consider selling them to other moms. Not long after, another friend approached me... More »

Glow Marketing

By Kath on March 11, 2009 3:39 AM

Glow Marketing is the leading marketing consultancy in Western Canada specializing in marketing to Moms. It was started by Sharole Lawrence after she decided it was time to leave the agency life and make time for her family. The light bulb went on when Sharole was on her second maternity leave and realized that Moms were meeting and connecting and talking about products related to their kids. It was then that Sharole decided she wanted to focus on helping good companies plug in to the world of Moms. Sharole also contributes regularly to Mompreneur Magazine and features "marketing to Mom"... More »

Great Siblings: A Sibling Preparation Film for Preschoolers

By Kath on March 4, 2009 3:10 PM

Expecting another bundle of joy is exciting for parents, but bringing home a new baby may be difficult and upsetting for young children. To help ease the transition from only child to big brother or sister, a Canadian mom has created Great Siblings: A Sibling Preparation Film for Preschoolers. Anna Huk, the creator of Great Siblings and owner of One Time Around Productions, is the mother of three young children. She knows all too well the difficulty parents face when adding another child to the family. "I found it challenging to find books or films that showed real babies and... More »

The Little Stamp Company

By Kath on February 23, 2009 6:02 AM

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 »

Bugalug Giveaway!

By Kath on February 19, 2009 6:13 AM | 54 Comments

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 »

Featured Mom Business: Bugalug

By Jen on February 10, 2009 10:32 PM | 2 Comments

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 »

Featured Mom Business: Paisley Baby

By Jen on January 27, 2009 2:28 PM | 1 Comment

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 »

Featured Mom Business: Designs by Mimi & Lola

By Jen on January 13, 2009 1:09 PM | 4 Comments

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 »

Featured Mom Business: Serene

By Jen on January 6, 2009 8:33 PM | 4 Comments

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 »

Featured Mom Business: Headpets

By Jen on December 17, 2008 5:54 PM

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 »

Featured Mom Business: Spa "Jama" Parties

By Jen on December 1, 2008 12:20 PM

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 »

Z'Fina Slings Giveaway!

By Jen on November 18, 2008 4:10 PM | 2 Comments

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 »

Featured Mom Business: Z'fina Slings

By Jen on November 10, 2008 4:07 PM

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 »

Featured Mom Business: Nayla Natural Care

By Jen on November 4, 2008 11:15 PM | 1 Comment

Here at the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace, we pride ourselves on bringing you the stories of moms making their way in the world as entrepreneurs. This week, we bring you Gwen's story: I am the owner of a brand new online store called Nayla Natural Care. The name Nayla comes from my 2 daughters, Naomi and Jayla, who were my inspirations for the store. I am located in Ottawa, but ship to all of Canada and the US. In a nutshell, my husband and I feel strongly about using organic and all natural products on ourselves and our children. We found that... More »

Featured Mom Business: Momcessories

By Jen on October 28, 2008 1:59 PM | 1 Comment

Momcessories was created by sisters Kate and Emily Scarlett who, over coffee one morning, were discussing the need for fashion-forward practical mom/tot friendly accessories - voila Momcessories! Kate, bank manager, mom of 2 and MBA student, was tired of trying to juggle toys, wipes, sunscreen, etc. every time she left the house. Consequently she also was quite tired of keeping track of toys in the car, at restaurants, at friend’s houses, and really could not carry around a Tupperware box everywhere she went. She needed something that could easily transition from baby to toddler to kid. Emily, recent graduate... More »

Featured Mom Business: Clippopotamus

By Jen on October 21, 2008 12:48 PM

Clippopotamus was started in late 2007 by Alexandria Durrell, a mom who had happily left her job as a Conference Developer to stay home with her daughter. Encouraged by her husband, and inspired by her daughter’s abundance of hair, Alexandria started making hair accessories. First for her own family, then friends, and then within a few short months, Clippo was introduced into the retail market. Their products are now in more than 40 stores across Canada, including Melonhead & Beaners Fun Cuts for Kids with more joining the list every week. Clippo not only has the best hair accessories... More »

Featured Mom Business: Dallas & James Adventure Wear for Kids

By Jen on October 15, 2008 11:25 AM

Durable, Breathable and Made-in-Canada of Premium materials, Cyndi has employed the power of motherhood to develop her “All Weather” Play Suit / Rain Suits made from waterproof-breathable fabric... The Dallas-James “All Weather” Jackets & Pants are produced in her own ethical "sweatshop-free" sewing factory Direct Current Manufacturing Inc. The process began in 2006 when it came time to send her boy to daycare. Cyndi was troubled by what little options she had for outfitting her Son with a suitable all purpose rain suit which the schools require to participate in outdoor play. Determined to style her son in a... More »

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