Jill Amery, Author at Urban Mommies

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Jill Amery

Jill Amery is a mom of 2 small boys and the Publisher of UrbanMommies, a stylish digital lifestyle magazine filled with fitness, style, health, recipes and savvy mom advice to help you through pregnancy, birth, and raising your kids.

Crap for Millennials who are Rocking Life in the Best Way

GEAR, style By Jill Amery November 22, 2016 4 Comments

Millennials are a special group of people. Travel is important, as is social justice. Wellness and health rank high on the priority list, and they tend to inherently know what satisfies – so it can be scary to find THE gift for this generation. Here are our picks for millennial gifts this year.

Stocking Stuffers that Give Back

charity, FAM By Jill Amery November 22, 2016 3 Comments

Stocking stuffers are so hard. They need to be small, yet inexpensive, and getting useless stuff is a waste. This year we think we’ve nailed it with these stocking stuffers for charity that give back.

Gifts for Gardeners you Dig

GEAR, home By Jill Amery November 22, 2016 2 Comments

Here at UrbanMommies we have a huge passion for gardening. And cooking. And sewing. And decorating. OK we really love life, but gardening is very close to the top of the list. It was hard to choose just 10 items for this guide, but we think we’ve made some fun choices if you’re in the market to get gifts for gardeners!

Traveler Gifts that will Make you Want to Board a Plane Now

LIVE, play, ROAM By Jill Amery November 22, 2016 4 Comments

We don’t even need a gift to want to board a plane. But, well, ok. People who travel tend to know themselves and their world very well, so finding the perfect gift can be a challenge. I tend to favour minimalist packing, stylish plane attire, and good luggage. There are a few other traveler gifts on the list too…

Wheelie Toys for People on a Mission

GEAR, toys By Jill Amery November 21, 2016 4 Comments

There’s something about wheels. The cavemen knew it, Henry Ford knew it. But thankfully we have THESE wheels. From yoga to scootering and downhill bikes – these are the real deal this holiday season.

STEM Toys

GEAR, toys By Jill Amery November 21, 2016 4 Comments

STEM toys are all the rage – as they should be. STEM – for science, technology, engineering and math can be experienced at very early ages, and the universe is answering – with tons of toys that can help kids develop these skills at any stage. Here are our picks for STEM Toys this year.

Gifts for Pokemon Crazed Kids and their Pokemon Crazed Parents

apps, GEAR By Jill Amery November 21, 2016 4 Comments

Anyone else play Pokemon Go as soon as the kids are at school and text the photos of the epic Pokemon you caught while you are traveling? I didn’t think so. In case you like electric types as much as we do, there are a few fun things on our Pokemon gift list.

MIL Gifts for the Mother in Law you Don’t Want to Offend

GEAR, home By Jill Amery November 21, 2016 5 Comments

Who’s been there? The mother in law that you truly want to impress, but face creams may give her the impression that you think she’s got wrinkles. A plane ticket away may indicate you’d rather she not be around much… Here are a few ‘safe’ ideas for mother in law gifts that she’ll cherish. You’re welcome.

Top Toys for 2016

GEAR, toys By Jill Amery November 17, 2016 2 Comments

It’s almost Black Friday and we didn’t want you to miss any deals on these Top Toys for 2016! We’ve tested them all, and my sons are officially attached to Snuggles the Dream Puppy. I went to put him in a suitcase to transport him to a TV station for a toy segment, and my son had a conniption, thinking he’d suffocate! Our gift guides are next, but here’s a sneak peek at a few of our top picks for kids this holiday season.

Incontinence is the New Black

FAM, health By Jill Amery October 31, 2016 No Comments

When I was a child, manners were drilled into me, and part of the teachings included what was appropriate to discuss in public. Money, politics, religion, and anything to do with bodily functions was taboo. Somehow my grandparents always seemed exempt from this rule, as bathroom talk was as much a part of mealtimes as overcooked roast beef, but I suppose it was ‘all in the family’ so reasonably acceptable.

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