The Resort Report
Great Getaways for the Whole Family
First published 2012.02.07 | Canada | Family Life
About this time every year, we develop an incurable itch—the kind caused by the highly contagious travel bug. Another symptom of this affliction is delirium, which explains the decision to travel...read more

Dip Away
Outdoor Swimming Spots
First published 2011.08.11 | Victoria | Out & About
The dog days of summer aren’t over yet. If the heat has left you panting, then it’s time for a paddle with the pups, er, we mean kids, at one of Victoria’s many swimming spots. Here are some local...read more

Make Waves
Summer Water Activities
First published 2011.08.11 | Vancouver | Out & About
Surfers are known to spend hours waiting for the ultimate wave. Imagine your kids being that patient? We’ve found some faster, family-friendly ways for the whole family (mom included) to get our...read more

Swimming Al Fresco
Outdoor Swimming Spots
First published 2011.07.21 | Calgary | Out & About
When it’s hot in the city, the best way to beat the heat is by cooling off in one of Calgary’s seven outdoor swimming pools. Our pool season may be brief, but there are plenty of ways to get wet...read more

For the Top Pops
Father’s Day Fun
First published 2011.06.16 | Toronto | Out & About
For those dear old dads who wish to spend some time with their families this year, we have a few new and fun places around the city to have some kicks with the kids. A trip to South Beach would be...read more

Peachy Beach
Qualicum Beach
First published 2010.08.12 | Vancouver | Out & About
When the dog days of summer mean hot and cranky kids, it’s time to get out of the city. And for an easy beach getaway, we like the kid-friendly environs of Qualicum Beach. From the moment your...read more

Castles on the Beach
Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
First published 2010.07.22 | Toronto | Out & About
You’ve made the rounds of every splash pad in the city, hit the beaches, the parks and taken a tour through some of Toronto’s secret gardens…and it’s still July. Now what? Maybe it’s time to...read more

Beach It
Willows Beach in Oak Bay
First published 2010.07.15 | Victoria | Out & About
Wouldn’t it be nice to be on vacation for the whole summer? Just the thought of it makes us smile…but you can go somewhere on a warm July day that will make you feel like you’re farther away than you...read more

Which Way to the Beach
Cordova Beach and West Coast Cafe
First published 2009.11.12 | Victoria | Family Life
Welcome, Victorians, to our first issue of SavvyMom Today, Victoria edition. We have been spoiled with a glorious summer and fall. And now that the mornings are a little lighter and the afternoons a...read more

Waves and Raves
Beach Picks and Tips
First published 2009.08.06 | Vancouver | Out & About
Is life a mountain or a beach? Fortunately, us Vancouver moms don’t need to choose, but we do need to choose which beach to visit when the heat is on (life is a chore, we know). Picking a favourite...read more