Toronto: The Savvy Guide to September
It might still feel like summer, but don’t blink because in a snap you’ll be back to reality. We’ve got the savvy guide to September to make sure your transition goes smoothly.
DO
Buy a basket (or two, or three) of tomatoes
Why? Because they are in season, ripe and ready for the taking—they’re too good to leave behind. Take them home, make a big salad or pasta, and roast the rest. Your family will thank you in the winter months.
GO
On a bike ride with the third annual Tour de Greenbelt
Why? Because it’s a great opportunity to have some fun as a family while learning about Ontario’s Greenbelt and how important it is that this 1.8 million acres of green space has been protected for our health, the health of our kids, and that of future generations. Savvymom readers can save $5 off of registration with promo code 951595. (Brought to you by www.tourdegreenbelt.ca)
GET
Back on your ‘real world’ sleep schedules
Why? If you start before all regular programming resumes, it won’t be as difficult to get people mobilized in the morning when the time comes.
PLAY
Charades with your kids. Play in teams so the younger family members can participate and learn the rules and actions with some help.
Why? Because you don’t have to be away on vacation or at a cottage to play games. Turn the TV off and have some fun.
READ
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Why? It’s a fascinating story following the trials and tribulations of three women in Jackson, Mississippi in the 1960’s—two are African American maids and the third is a young white woman who returns home from college to find her beloved maid missing. The unlikely group joins together to start a movement that forever changes a town.
SURF
www.mygreenerhouse.ca
Why? Because it’s unbiased and helpful information for people looking for greener solutions for their homes.
GREEN IT
Follow our top three back-to-school green rules: walk or bike to school, buy recycled paper and send reusable water bottles instead of plastic.
Why? Because we have a planet to save and our kids should learn to take responsibility for it, too.
APP IT
Bumblebee Touchbook
Why? Because learning to read on the go can be fun—especially if it means Mom can have a latte.
HELP
Join the 2010 GoodLife Toronto Marathon on October 17
Why? Because you’ll be supporting SickKids Foundation, one of the charitable partners of the marathon. Your family can register to run or walk on behalf of SickKids Foundation and raise funds for priority needs. The 5K run/walk is a great family activity to get fit and have fun while teaching your kids about philanthropy. Visit www.torontomarathon.com and when you register to run, choose SickKids Foundation as your charity of choice.
DEAL IT
15% off everything at Raspberrykids.com for the entire month of September. Use code savvymom15.
Why? Because we’re hosting a fun Facebook party with fab online store Raspberry Kids tonight and in celebration, we want to keep the fun going all September long.