Parent PhD
Parenting Power
First published 2009.03.12 | Calgary | Family Life
Parenting is a humbling experience. Recognizing that we don’t know it all (please don’t tell our kids) is a sign of strength and asking for help when we need it is straight-up common sense. While...read more

Best Foot Forward
Manicures and Pedicures on a Budget
First published 2009.03.05 | Calgary | Health & Wellness
It’s always important to put your best foot (or hand) forward and there’s nothing like a quality spa treatment to give you the confidence to put it all out there. Luckily, you can still afford such...read more

Calgary: The Savvy Guide to March
March 2009
First published 2009.02.26 | Calgary | Monthly Guide
March is filled with the promise of spring tempered with the cold reality that we have one more month of snowsuit bundling before we begin to expose our bare ankles to the world.  GET A plan for...read more

Happy, Healthy Home
Healthy Homes Calgary
First published 2009.02.19 | Calgary | Green Living
Family-friendly and eco-friendly don’t always go hand in hand, which often results in a fair amount of mommy guilt. From disposable diapers to individually packaged snacks, it’s not always easy for...read more

Playing with Balls
Sportball and Other Spring Sports
First published 2009.02.05 | Calgary | Family Life
Moms always need to prepare a season ahead. Like shopping for spring clothing in February, registering for soccer and baseball in February is a must (even if that diamond is still smothered in snow)....read more

Calgary: The Savvy Guide to February
February 2009
First published 2009.01.29 | Calgary | Monthly Guide
We’re only one month into the three that make winter long. Don’t get down or blue—we’ve got some tips to help you through the ‘love’ month starting with a simple Japanese proverb we heard recently:...read more

Work It Out
Drop-in Childcare at Calgary Fitness Facilities
First published 2009.01.22 | Calgary | Health & Wellness
Is 2009 the year you resolved to improve your fitness habits? In a recent SavvyMom poll, 50% of our respondents admitted to making resolutions while only ten percent went the distance to actually...read more

Take Out, Made In
The Urban Chef
First published 2009.01.15 | Calgary | Food & Drink
Moms and cooking have a love/hate relationship. Some of us love it while others, well, hate it. To be fair, most of us love the idea of cooking healthy meals for our families, the taste of well...read more

High Style, Low Cost
Consignment Shopping at Vespucci
First published 2009.01.08 | Calgary | Gear
Let’s face it. January can be a bit of a downer. Weaning ourselves off sweets and wine and sleeping in hit hard this month. We know that on top of the winter blahs, many of us are facing Christmas...read more

Santa (on the House)
Free Holiday Activities
First published 2008.12.18 | Calgary | Out & About
Is the endless loop of holiday mall tunes getting you down? Stay out of the mall and get to these 12 great activities for the family. Consider it our gift to you this year—twelve free suggestions...read more

Ski Savvy
Skiing with Kids
First published 2008.12.11 | Calgary | Family Life
If snow on the streets has you yearning for snow on the mountains, it’s time to start making a plan. Skiing is a fantastic family activity (think bright shiny faces and warm mugs of hot chocolate)...read more