How Does She Do It? – Staff Edition

We want to hear how you do it, Moms!  Are you a mom in Edmonton, a career mom, a stay-at-home mom, an entrepreneur mom, something somewhere in between?  Contact us (hello@urbaninfant.ca) to be profiled!

 

Tell us about you, your children and where you live

Wendy Mueller, blended family with DH Jim and 5 kids – Jake 16, Blake 15, Josh 14, Meg 13 and Evan 7

17 year old cat and 3 year old black lab

West end of Edmonton

What do you do?

Owner of Gryphon Publishing – Edmonton’s Child, Red Deer’s Child, Be Fabulous and Urban Infant

Work at home, full time but around our family schedule

Do you have help? (incl childcare, housework, personal assistant)

No, aside from a very supportive husband, we are trying to do it all and the juggle is challenging… which you could tell if you came over to our house.

Best hobby?

Who has time for hobbies?! I am a gamer on my iphone, love to read and watch sports

Extracurricular activities for you?

I used to be an athlete, but now I spend my time watching the kids’ activities

Extracurricular activities for your babe/children?

Martial arts, baseball, hockey, swimming and soccer

What does a typical family day look like to you (Saturday/Sunday)?

I’m up early with the little man and our teenagers sleep in. Up for a big breakfast cooked by DH and usually some scheduled activities for the kids during the day. We love to entertain and have friends over on weekends; the kids fit right in and join the conversations and fun. We are also movie freaks and watch VOD often.

Who cooks dinner?

Depends on the day – we cook for 7 people every night so we take turns preparing meals and do a lot together

How does the grocery shopping get done, by whom, with the kids, and do you use coupons?

We usually shop on Sundays, with a list. This is considered a date and alone time for DH and I and we take advantage of it. If I go shopping alone it’s all about deals and coupons. If DH shops alone, he spends a lot more and gets a lot of things I wouldn’t… but he shops so I’m not going to complain.

How often do you buy something for yourself?

Very rarely

Do you exercise and if so, how/when do you fit the time in to do that?

I was an athlete growing up and still played organized baseball and volleyball until the last 2 years when the kids all got more involved and needed their taxi driver. I do love going to the dog park with our lab though and try to stay active with our home gym or working out while watching the Biggest Loser or American Idol.

Favourite movie?

Gladiator, Napoleon Dynamite, Shakespeare in Love

Favourite nookie song?

LOL… really?!

Favourite beverage special coffee, cocktail?

Morning – French Vanilla Coffee

Evening – Spiced Rum and Dr.Pepper or red wine

Favourite pair of shoes?

Boots… I love high heeled boots!

‘Cannot leave home without it’ item?

My iphone

 

Thank you for sharing with all of us Wendy!  Thanks for being a member of the Urban Infant team!

Urban Family Events: May 18th-24th

It’s the May long weekend! If you haven’t already made plans to go camping or to catch up on yard work, be sure to check out what is going on in and around Edmonton this coming week:

Opening Weekend Celebration (May 19th & 20th at Fort Edmonton Park) – Celebrate the season opening of this popular Edmonton attraction by taking in the live music, children’s tea parties and other fun games and family-friendly activities.

Celebration of Dance (May 21st from 10am-5pm at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village) – Enjoy traditional Ukrainian food, horse-drawn wagon rides, sheep shearing and take in one of Alberta’s largest Ukrainian dance celebrations.

Royal Canadian Circus (May 22nd starting at 7pm at Edmonton Expo Centre Hall D Arena) – Featuring acts such as equestrian demonstrations, aerial acts, elephant performances and more.

Devon Days (May 24th – 27th) – Enjoy carnival rides, face painters, balloon animals and all sorts of family-friendly fun taking place in the Town of Devon.

If you’re still looking for things to do, check out some of our regular listings:

See a movie with your newborn/infant in a baby-friendly environment with the Stars & Strollers features (held in Edmonton on Wednesdays & Thursdays). Also be sure to check out Cineplex Family Favourites where you can see favourite family movies (this week is Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie) every Saturday morning for $2.50/ticket at select theatres.

The City of Edmonton attractions offer many drop-in classes over the weekends. Be sure to check out the drop-in classes offered at:
As always, if you have a family-friendly event that should be featured on our Calendar, please send the details to kjristen@urbaninfant.ca

Times, locations and details are subject to change. Please ensure that you confirm details with event organizers/websites prior to attending.

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