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When Pregnancy Changes the Size of Your Feet

When Pregnancy Changes the Size of Your Feet

"The one part of me that didn’t shrink back to its original size and the one thing that I never even considered would be a problem: my perfectly sized feet. Those, I will never get back."
7-minute read
Five Toronto Businesses to Shop

Five Toronto Businesses to Shop

Once you’ve caught the "local bug" (it’s a good one, promise) there’s no turning back. Toronto's Nicole Hudson, founder of Bot Communications, narrows down the coolest local businesses to shop in Toronto.
8-minute read
In His Shoes: Chris LaBossiere

In His Shoes: Chris LaBossiere

The co-founder of Yardstick tells us why he'd do anything to be a WWII foot soldier, the best place to fly as a pilot, and why his daughters are his greatest accomplishment.
7-minute read
Moms Who Run Businesses: Giselle, Duchess Bakeshop

Moms Who Run Businesses: Giselle, Duchess Bakeshop

"My biggest piece of advice is to not set yourself up with too many expectations." Giselle Coutreau, owner of Duchess Bakeshop in Edmonton, mother of Benoît and another on the way, has some mom-real talk with us.
6-minute read
Moms Who Run Businesses: Renée, Onboardly

Moms Who Run Businesses: Renée, Onboardly

"What works: scheduling. What doesn't work: electronics as babysitters." New Brunswick's Renée Warren, owner of Onboardly, talks strategy on running an agency and raising two kids.
9-minute read
Moms Who Run Businesses: Jenna, Plum Home + Design

Moms Who Run Businesses: Jenna, Plum Home + Design

"Every day I repeat to myself 'I am doing my best and my son knows how much I love him'." Jenna Pryor, owner of Plum Home + Design in Edmonton, shares advice on being a working (hustling, loving) mom.
6-minute read
Moms Who Run Businesses: Rachel, Cricket's Circle

Moms Who Run Businesses: Rachel, Cricket's Circle

"I don't think there's such a thing as 'balance' when you are an entrepreneur." NYC's Rachel Blumenthal, the solo founder of Cricket's Circle, on life as an entrepreneur with two young kids.
5-minute read
How to Be a Mom in Mexico

How to Be a Mom in Mexico

"You can mess with everything, except with people’s mothers." From midwives tales to breastfeeding and being a working mom, Laura, Poppy Barley's Operations Manager, writes about what motherhood is like in Mexico.
15-minute read
What "Mom Style" Really Means

What "Mom Style" Really Means

Long gone are the days where style and calling yourself "Mom" has to lack. Erin Trebaczkiewicz, owner of kids clothing e-tailer, The Skinny, and mother of three (including twins), writes about redefining "Mom Style".
9-minute read
Moms Who Run Businesses: Jen, BRIKA

Moms Who Run Businesses: Jen, BRIKA

"I cannot emphasize enough how much sleep and exercise play into the equation of happiness and sanity." In our series on moms who run businesses, hear from Jen Lee Koss, co-owner of BRIKA based in Toronto, on life as a mompreneur.
4-minute read
Our Take on Fall 2015 Fashion

Our Take on Fall 2015 Fashion

We break down all the outfits in our Fall 2015 look book. From cozy sweaters to knee high boots, embrace the crisp autumn air and get on board with us.
5-minute read
Kendall On: Welcoming the New

Kendall On: Welcoming the New

Kendall Barber, Poppy Barley's co-founder, let's you in on all the newness you can expect this season, including our Fall 2015 Collection (heavily inspired by the Rocky Mountains), our new magazine, and an important baby announcement!
5-minute read