When entrepreneur extrodinaire Jennifer Broe became a first time mom she realized very quickly that most baby food on the market was less than appealing and she didn’t want to feed her new baby anything she wouldn’t eat herself. What Jennifer longed for were healthy options that smelled and tasted like real food, that her daughter would enjoy. Growing up in a home where healthy meals were made from scratch the thought of making her own food quickly became a reality. With the help of her sister Jill Vos, Jennifer began using family loved recipes
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Though only a few weeks old, Smock Cafe and Wonder Workshop is already buzzing with activity. Toddlers playing with quaint wooden toys, moms meeting for mom groups, children huddled around the two long crafts tables, hands sticky with glue and paint. Located on the Roncesvalles strip just south of Dundas West, this nascent spot exudes a charm that is at once homey and fantastical. The ambiance radiates whimsy – childish wonder mixed with the finesse of a well trained artist’s eye. Smock Cafe has thought of everything – scrumptious, nutritious food, mostly organic and mostly
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The results are in for your favourite mom blog of 2012! And we are excited to announce the winner is the hilarious Reasons Mommy Drinks written by Fiona Stevenson and Lyranda Martin Evans. Here is what Fiona and Lyranda had to say about their win: “Fiona and Lyranda of www.ReasonsMommyDrinks.com are thrilled to be voted #1 Mom blog by the readers of Toronto Mom Now. Seriously, thrilled. So thrilled we had to pop open the champagne. Not real champagne; no Mom can afford that. It was sparking pear juice. From Ikea. Stay tuned for more
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Show your support in the comments below and on the Toronto Mom Now Facebook page! We asked for your nominations for our Top 30 Toronto Mom Bloggers list. We reviewed them all, and chose our top 30. Last week, we introduced all of our fabulous 2012 bloggers to you. And they really are fabulous. But don’t take our word for it – check them out for yourself: Top 30 Toronto Mom Bloggers 1-6 | 7-12 | 13-18 | 19-24 | 25-30 We consider every one of our Top 30 Toronto Mom Bloggers to be winners,
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On Wednesday May 9th Aubrey Dan, President of Dancap Productions kicked off the opening performance of West Side Story at the Toronto Centre For The Arts with a witty speech and welcome to famed media guests in attendance. Mr. Dan also reminded us what a classic this show is and after seeing West Side Story I can say, it truly is a timeless tale. I know some of our readers are theatre buffs but for those who don’t know, West Side Story is also known as the theatrical show that almost never happened due to
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Think that your child’s cute face should be displayed for all to see on Gerber jars or packages of Pampers diapers? Well, you’re probably not alone. Most parents think that their child is the most beautiful baby in the world; and my husband and I were no different. If you’re looking to get your child into modeling / acting, here’s some information on the process based on our experience. There are three main children modeling agencies in Toronto including Minor details, Kamera Kids (part of Sutherland Models), and Carolyn’s Model & Talent Agency. To sign up with Minor
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Toronto Mom Now spent earth day 2012 at the Zoo where we partied for the planet with hundreds of other animal lovers and learned some valuable lessons about going green. Parents, children and teachers either learned or were reminded that when we make small changes in our everyday lives it has a profound impact on the preservation of our environment and endangered species. With all the controversy the Toronto Zoo has been under about the possible move of their beloved elephants, we are pleased to bring you a positive story from the zoo about it’s
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Like most first time moms I know, I was worried about getting back my waist line and fitting back into my favourite pair of jeans before I even gave birth to my son. After my six-week postpartum check-up, I was ready to hit the gym. Except, if you’re like me, you probably haven’t set foot in a gym in a long time. I do however love exercise classes. I heard about Fitmom, which has locations all over Toronto and surrounding area, and I immediately signed-up for a class offered in my neighborhood. For moms and their babes The Fitmom classes are
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April is Earth Month in Canada and throughout the month Earth Day Canada has partnered with countless businesses and organizations to take part in earth friendly activities and campaigns. It is a time to reflect on our own lifestyle choices and how they impact the planet and educate ourselves and our families about preserving the environment. We challenge you to be your family’s ambassador for the earth and let us know how you’re teaching your children to go green. Toronto Mom has made an earth day weekend commitment to lessen our environmental impact by walking
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If you’re a mom in Toronto or visiting T.O. this Earth Day weekend, try getting a little retail therapy in at one of Toronto’s many coveted consignment stores and be sure to stop by midtown gem, Second Nature Boutique. By choosing consignment, you can confidentially call anything you buy Eco-Fashion because giving clothing new life is an earth preserving act. Consignment shopping is the fashionable big sister to thrift shopping, offering better quality second hand and vintage items that have been carefully juried, cleaned and are ready to wear. In Toronto there are many designer
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