Pick of the Palette
Arts Umbrella
First published 2011.08.18 | Vancouver | Out & About
Good-bye long car rides, hello fun art classes! That’s what kids in Surrey are saying about the arrival of two Arts Umbrella locations in their ‘hood this fall. This arts education centre has been a...read more

A Cat for All Seasons
Seasons Family Centre & 4Cats Arts Studio
First published 2011.08.18 | Toronto | Out & About
By now, you are probably aware that life with kids highlights the difference between the haves and have-nots. They (our offspring) have all the time in the world to enjoy various extracurricular...read more

To Market, To Market
Local Market Treasures
First published 2011.07.14 | Victoria | Out & About
Outdoor markets are in full swing in and around Victoria this month. But if you’re thinking it’s all about ‘to market, to market to buy a fat pig’, think again. Today’s farmer and artisan markets are...read more

From Picasso to Prima Ballerina
Art and Dance Studios
First published 2011.04.07 | Vancouver | Out & About
Tapping into our kids’ creative side is a top priority for us moms, but when was the last time we considered an art or dance class of our own? With these two adult-size ideas we found, you’ll be...read more

Creative Cats
4Cats Art Studio
First published 2011.02.03 | Calgary | Family Life
Here kitty, kitty, kitty and kitty. Listen up because 4Cats Arts Studio is the spot to go for art classes, projects and parties. Wondering what cats have to do with art? And who are the four cats...read more

Tri-umphant Solutions
Our Fave Savvy Solutions
First published 2010.11.09 | Canada | Gear
Practical solutions is our middle name at SavvyMom. So without further ado, herewith we share three of our recent ‘over the transom’ favourites, each of which brings its own savvy solution to the...read more

Handmade Vancouver
Locally Made Kids’ Clothing
First published 2010.09.16 | Vancouver | Gear
Finding quality (and original) kids’ clothing can be tough, so we were excited to find some creative, local mom entrepreneurs who are breaking the fashion design mould for girls, boys and even...read more

A ‘Winkle’ in Time
Periwinkle
First published 2010.09.02 | Toronto | Gear
Gifts should be special, not uninspired. As time-pressed mothers continually in search of great gifts for friends, family and the occasional item for ourselves, we sometimes have to sacrifice our...read more

Outside the Lines
4Cats Arts Studio
First published 2010.09.02 | Ottawa | Family Life
What is it they say about art imitating life? Well if your kids are looking to get out there and live a bit, you’ll want to sign them up for art classes at 4Cats Arts Studios this year.  4Cats Arts...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

Best Fest
Ottawa International Children’s Festival
First published 2010.05.20 | Ottawa | Out & About
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Ottawa International Children’s Festival (OICF). If you haven’t been before, this is the year to go and take advantage of the opportunity to introduce your...read more

Arts in Action
Calgary International Children’s Festival
First published 2010.05.19 | Calgary | Out & About
Take a voyage down the rabbit hole (or gopher hole, if you will) into your child’s imagination. Let them treat you to daring feats of bravery, elaborate costumes and hilarious antics at the Calgary...read more

Feeling Artsy
Art Corner
First published 2010.02.18 | Victoria | Family Life
Now that we’re all filled up with love and passion from last weekend, we want to take a moment to admire all the moms who, in the midst of giving their time, love and energy to care for their kids,...read more

Catching Culture
Current Cultural Events
First published 2010.01.21 | Vancouver | Out & About
Not only is our February calendar brimming with the Games, ceremonies and street parties, but lots of super-sized cultural events are making a big splash in Vancouver’s rain puddles while the world...read more

Feeling Groovy
Groove Creative Arts Centre
First published 2010.01.14 | Toronto | Family Life
Sometimes it can be hard to find your groove, particularly when a new term of extra-curricular programming starts. You know the drill. Karate gets bumped to Wednesday to make room for dance, which...read more

Art Attack
Organizing Children’s Artwork
First published 2009.09.01 | Canada | House & Home
864 That’s the number of masterpieces per child you’ll end up with if you keep just three artistic creations a week, nine months of the year from nursery to grade six. That’s an awful lot of art....read more

Quality Quiet Time
Arts and Crafts Tips
First published 2009.07.02 | Vancouver | Family Life
The kids are outta school, ready to go to all their favourite activities (well planned, mom). And then there is down time, the time we find on a rainy day or when they come home sweaty, tired and in...read more