Here at the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace, it's our mission to bring you stories of great Canadian mom-based businesses. This week, we're thrilled to bring you Natalia's story: My name is Natallia and I own a small online shop focusing on organic and natural products for babies and parents. We are constantly looking for unique organic and natural items, something that is not sold in every other shop. Here are some examples of our wonderful toy collection. These are handcrafted in Sri Lanka by local artisans who are paid fair wages for their work. The toys are really beautiful (I have trouble... More »

Here at the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace, it's our mission to bring you stories of great Canadian mom-based businesses. This week, we're thrilled to bring you Ronna's story: Our inspiration comes from two wonderful and happy children that bless our lives on a daily basis.  Launched shortly after the birth of our daughter, our products are designed to make the lives of mom and dad a little easier.  We know firsthand how difficult it is to find stylish products that make sense and it is our goal to fill this gap. At Generation Baby, we are proud of our products and... More »

Here at the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace, it's our mission to bring you stories of great Canadian mom-based businesses. This week, we're thrilled to bring you Tracy's story: Tracy has enjoyed sewing ever since she was a young girl when a close family friend, Pierette, showed her how by making a blue gown for her Barbie®. Later in life, she rekindled her love of sewing when she bought a used Kenmore machine while in university. Over the years she has made window coverings, slipcovers and clothing for her pugs but never anything that she felt passionate about. A Passion for Fabrics Tracy... More »

Here at the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace, it's our mission to bring you stories of great Canadian mom-based businesses. This week, we're thrilled to bring you Cheryl's story: While pregnant with my second daughter I was amazed  that fashionable yet affordable maternity clothes still did not exist in  Toronto. I had searched during pregnancy #1, forced to wear clothes that were not my style. Second time around I continued the struggle to find something that remained true to my style while pregnant. I came up empty handed and swore I would open up my own store. As the prospect of returning to... More »

Here at the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace, it's our mission to bring you stories of great Canadian mom-based businesses. This week, we're thrilled to bring you Ina's story: Smicko'z bib smocks were designed by a tired and frustrated Mom, trying to keep her toddler clean.  After my daughter would no longer wear bibs, I was desperate for a way to keep her clothes clean - enough ruinous stains!  So I created the Smicko - with a tie accross the back instead of around the neck, so little hands can't get at it.  Offered in a variety of stunning prints for boys and... More »