Crafty Nature
Eco-crafts for Kids
First published 2010.08.17 | Canada | Family Life
While we’re pretty crafty here at Savvy HQ, that doesn’t mean we’re necessarily good at crafts. But recently we’ve been inspired to find activities with the kids that bring the outdoors in. And...read more

Movie Magic
Drive-in Movies
First published 2010.08.12 | Ottawa | Out & About
One of our happiest childhood memories is going to the drive-in with our parents, clad in our footed-pjs while watching Star Wars in the back of the wood-paneled station wagon and falling asleep on...read more

Foothills Fun
Kayben Farms and Sunshine Adventure Park
First published 2010.08.05 | Calgary | Out & About
Get out of the city and into the sun at a hidden gem called Sunshine Adventure Park, located a few minutes outside of Okotoks at Kayben Farms, a family-friendly u-pick farm. This unique playground...read more

Get a Roof
Indoor Activities for Rainy Summer Days
First published 2010.08.05 | Ottawa | Out & About
It’s summer, so the living is easy and the days are beautiful…most of the time. Then there are the long days when it rains, or the heat is simply unbearable, and you need a kid-friendly escape. Here...read more

Victoria: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2010
First published 2010.07.29 | Victoria | Monthly Guide
Don’t be a Debbie Downer and start stressing about ‘back to school’ already. With a few tips to ensure that you’re all set, you can relax and keep your summer groove on.  DO Make short list of...read more

Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2010
First published 2010.07.29 | Ottawa | Monthly Guide
Don’t be a Debbie Downer and start stressing about ‘back to school’ already. With a few tips to ensure that you’re all set, you can relax and keep your summer groove on.  DO Make short list of...read more

Calgary: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2010
First published 2010.07.29 | Calgary | Monthly Guide
Don’t be a Debbie Downer and start stressing about ‘back to school’ already. With a few tips to ensure that you’re all set, you can relax and keep your summer groove on.  DO Make short list of...read more

Toronto: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2010
First published 2010.07.29 | Toronto | Monthly Guide
Don’t be a Debbie Downer and start stressing about ‘back to school’ already. With a few tips to ensure that you’re all set, you can relax and keep your summer groove on.  DO Make short list of...read more

Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2010
First published 2010.07.29 | Vancouver | Monthly Guide
Don’t be a Debbie Downer and start stressing about ‘back to school’ already. With a few tips to ensure that you’re all set, you can relax and keep your summer groove on.  DO Make short list of...read more

A Love of Literature
Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art
First published 2010.07.22 | Vancouver | Family Life
Remember when lazy summer afternoons used to mean lounging poolside with your favourite novel? Now our focus has shifted into what our kids are reading (poolside or not). According to Dr. Christianne...read more

Run Baby Run
Kids’ Triathlon, Duathlon & FunDu
First published 2010.07.22 | Ottawa | Out & About
Do you have a budding athlete in your home? Or maybe you’d like to encourage a fondness for fitness, foster the pursuit of excellence, or share your love of running with your wee ones. In response to...read more

Party and Play
Stir Crazy Family Fun Centre
First published 2010.07.22 | Calgary | Birthday Parties
Hey there daddy-o. There’s an unreal party place throwing a bash this weekend and you’re invited. So get on the stick and make the scene (with your kids that is—you won’t get in without them) at this...read more

It Takes a Village
Edgemont Village
First published 2010.07.15 | Vancouver | Out & About
Whoever penned the proverb “it takes a village to raise a child” must have had Edgemont Village in mind—it’s the ideal place to spend a day (or more) with the kids. Nestled near the base of Grouse...read more

Pony Up
Pinto Valley Ranch
First published 2010.07.15 | Ottawa | Out & About
It’s all about the eternal quest to make our children’s dreams come true. But then they keep asking for a pony. While we’ve got no room in our backyard, no oats and no hay, we know someone that does!...read more

Keeping Our Cool
Cool Activities
First published 2010.07.08 | Ottawa | Out & About
It’s tough to come up with fresh ways of keeping cool when we’re feeling hot and bothered.  A great way to break up the routine is by finding a new place to visit. Start by checking out some of our...read more

Our Little Secrets
Secret Gardens in Toronto
First published 2010.07.01 | Toronto | Out & About
We’re lucky that we live in a city filled with culture and diversity. With world-renowned institutions like the AGO, ROM, the Ontario Science Centre (the list goes on), our kids are never bored....read more

Feel Good Summer Fun
Unique Summer Children’s Charity Fundraisers
First published 2010.06.30 | Vancouver | Family Life
For most of us, summer is about getting outdoors and creating great family memories. But not every Lower Mainland family is lucky enough to share the same opportunities, which is why we’ve found some...read more

An Event-full Summer
Summer Festivals
First published 2010.06.29 | Ottawa | Out & About
So few summer weekends, so many fabulous festivals—how to choose? Back by popular demand, here is our annual round-up of the best Ottawa summer festivals for families. For starter’s there’s the...read more

Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to July
July 2010
First published 2010.06.24 | Ottawa | Monthly Guide
We can’t believe it either. Regular programming is screeching to a halt and July, with its long weekend and lazy days ahead, is rapidly approaching. Here’s how to make the most of it.  DO Nothing....read more

Calgary: The Savvy Guide to July
July 2010
First published 2010.06.24 | Calgary | Monthly Guide
We can’t believe it either. Regular programming is screeching to a halt and July, with its long weekend and lazy days ahead, is rapidly approaching. Here’s how to make the most of it.  DO Nothing....read more