Fitness on the Go Contest
Have a baby and can’t squeeze into those tight jeans anymore? Give us your best excuse for not working out. Three readers with the most innovative answers will receive personal training for 3 months from Fitness on the Go (in your own home, of course). You will blog for UrbanMommies each week, and the ultimate winner (a combination of weight and body fat lost) will receive over $1000 worth of prizes and the chance to write for UrbanMommies. See our Contests page for rules and regulations. Deadline to enter: December 31, 2009. www.fitnessonthego.ca
C’mon girls, let’s hear the excuses. Click on the title bar and comment on this post.
Family Budget Basics
Adding a baby is expensive, and doing so while going through emotional and physical change can be even harder. The stress that comes with managing your family finances shouldn’t take away from your memories and bliss. We’re not going to preach about the percentage you should spend on housing or food, just give you a few ideas on how to be fiscally smart.
1. Take advantage of Canada’s Benefits. The Canada Child Tax Benefit is based on your family income, and all may apply. Read the story »
Feeding your baby and ensuring they have had enough to eat, becomes one of the biggest fixations as a parent. Breast milk or formula, how much is enough? What about solids, and when do I start? The amount of energy that goes into feeding your little one and coming up with creative ideas to keep them fed and happy is an ongoing mission. Don’t sweat the small stuff though, take it one “baby” step at a time because lets face it not every baby is going to love green beans!
Many household accidents can be prevented by using simple child safety devices on the market today. Whether it’s around the pool or around your house you need to know how and what will keep your little one safe and secure.
The first year of your baby’s life is such an exciting time. There are so many changes and discoveries in store for them and you. From their first smile, to their first steps get ready to be amazed by your little one.
The beginning of parenthood is an exhausting time, and the questions begin, when will my baby sleep through the night? In a family bed or not? How many naps and how often? Urbanmommies.com brings you some of the tips, stories and ways to help you and your baby get some much needed rest and sleep time.
Not sure what to feed your baby? Take a look at our recipe section for easy to cook ideas and inspiration.
What is a new parent to think? If you can get past the marketing, you may be able to decide whether to use cloth, flushable or disposable diapers. Here are some tips and opinions to help with the decision!
Travel with a baby is never easy. Here are some tips.
