ECHOage.com is an online system that easily enables children to celebrate giving at the time of their birthday. Through the ONE GIFT, ONE CAUSE solution children everywhere are contributing to society, the environment and each other. ECHOage is easy to use and convenient for mothers. The site provides online invitations, thank you notes, awards, allergy alerts and even keeps track of all your RSVPs and the money your child has raised. No need for your guests to drive, shop or wrap!... More »

This week, the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace is thrilled to bring you Paola's story: Shortly after the birth of my daughter, the realization that I was now a "parent" and responsible for a new, pure & innocent being deeply changed my life in more ways than one. As if learning the ropes to parenthood through breastfeeding, changing diapers and becoming sleep deprived weren't enough, I also became motivated to started my own business! LITTLE BODHI (from the verbal root bud-hi, to awaken, to understand, enlightenment) came to life as I began to define my parenting strategy formed around a "Pure, Simple &... More »

This week we bring you Sheri's story: While on maternity leave with my mini me, I started Mini Me's, the company. (Note: I started the company AFTER my daughter's colic subsided! haha).  Mini Me's, publishes a personalized children's book that lets you combine your favourite family photos into the story.  It's also the 1st book to let you choose the degree of personalization, such as: 1) Text only (e.g. names, child's date of birth)2) Add Child's photo 3) Add Child's photo and 1-2 Adult photos Two things inspired the business idea:1) creating a photo book for my baby seemed like... More »

This week, the folks at the urbanmoms.ca Marketplace are pleased to bring you the story of Dianne, mom of a busy two year-old and founder of LIVFIT. Personal Online Training that is finally personalized! Personalized training just took a leap forward and this jump is utilizing technology that most of us use with ease already.  Online personal training has existed in many forms but many programs were just missing key things clients needed.  Words sometimes can’t deliver all the keys to a great workout.  Ever heard that a picture says 1000 words? How about a video clip to show you... More »