Summer’s Best

We’re guessing you might have missed a few savvy articles this summer while you were frolicking in the lake or road-tripping with the family.

But a mom’s to-do list is never done, so we thought we’d refresh your memory by bringing back a few of our favourites, all of which might still come in handy, this last week of summer.

If you’re lucky enough to have a cottage invitation coming up this long weekend, our very popular Cottage Gift Guide can help because it’s never too early to start laying the groundwork for next summer’s invitations with the perfect hostess gift in hand. If going to a local fair is on the agenda, check up on what your kids are eating at the carnival.

If you find yourself invitation-less, no need for tears. Just spend a little time on GoSavvy, our new family event finder. It can help you plan something perfect for your family to do this weekend. We’ve done the research on the best family-friendly events happening across the country and they’re all right there. Just plug in some basics on what kind of event you’re looking for, where and when, and you’ll receive a customized event gallery just for you.

Worried about those last minute to-do items on your list for back-to-school? Our Backpack & Lunch Bag Guide, and our Essential Back-to-School Items Guide will help. We recommend you have a good look through them first before getting in the car to go to the mall (you might be able to save a trip). If you’re using the weekend to get organized for fall, you’ll want to check out our list of cool things that will help you get them out the door on time (and good luck with that).

Speaking of being organized, if you haven’t made a plan for what to do with all of those seasonal tomatoes, don’t miss the latest edition of EatSavvy because there are so many tomatoes and so many ways to enjoy them this time of year.

And if the last item on your summer to-do list is to read a good book but you haven’t fit that one in, you still have time. Don’t forget about our Summer Book Guide.

It’s time to reflect, or click, back on the best of the summer this week. We hope you had as much fun as we did. Tested by Minnow H., Toronto