10 Awesome Summer Camps
Ottawa Day Camps
First published 2013.05.09 | Ottawa | Out & About
Every kid looks forward to summer vacation—and every parent waits in anticipation for the first ‘I’m bored’ comment. Here to stop the whining in its tracks is our list of 10 Awesome Summer...read more

Playtime on the Double
Playtime Program at the Great Canadian Theatre Company
First published 2013.01.24 | Ottawa | Out & About
Remember LBK (life before kids), when you occasionally went to see mature, captivating live theatre? When you were able to watch a musical performance without a preschooler squirming on your lap or a...read more

Two Can Play That Game
Brinkeetos
First published 2012.10.25 | Ottawa | Out & About
They say you should always play to win, but at Brinkeetos, our favourite indoor playground in Ottawa’s west end, it’s more like play to win-win. Not only will your tots have a blast exploring the...read more

Summer Sitters
Summer Babysitters
First published 2012.05.17 | Toronto | Family Life
To survive the summer, sometimes you just need a good sitter. It’s as simple as that—no apologies necessary. But before you call or click, first figure out what you’re really looking for: ...read more

Helping Hands
Budding Daycare & Modern Life Management
First published 2011.09.01 | Vancouver | Family Life
Let’s face it, family life can be frenzied when both parents work. When Mom is working from home, it can be even more so (read: conference calls with dogs barking and kids fighting in the...read more

It’s a Match
Parent Resource Websites
First published 2010.09.28 | Canada | Family Life
Moms can’t do it all, and the savvy ones know when they need to call in reinforcements. It’s just that finding the perfect reinforcement can be tough. But our job is a lot easier now that we’ve...read more

Karma with Kid Care
Tri-Yoga Calgary
First published 2010.08.12 | Calgary | Health & Wellness
Some like it hot. Some play it cool. Whatever your pleasure, you can have it your way at Calgary’s Beltline yoga studio, where the kids are welcome, too. With three studios housed on site, Tri-Yoga...read more

Reignite Date Nite
Vancouver Date Night and Child Care Options
First published 2009.09.10 | Vancouver | Out & About
You might have said “date night, shmate night” in your LBK (life before kids), but now you are wise enough to appreciate the importance of a quiet, civilized meal, filled with adult conversation...read more

Cared For
Massage Treatments with Free Childcare
First published 2009.05.07 | Calgary | Health & Wellness
Our ears are burning and it’s not girl gossip. Rather, it’s our beloved family plotting a Mother’s Day morning surprise featuring 10 am coffee and toast in bed. After all, sleep and caffeine are the...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

Snow Close to Home
Mountain Family Fun in Vancouver
First published 2008.12.11 | Vancouver | Out & About
Looking forward to weekends with your beloved and the kids ...at home…? (We hope you have a plan.) Here’s an idea, head for the hills—or the mountains, that is. Look to the big three glorious North...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

It’s Taxing
Tax Considerations for Parents
First published 2008.12.09 | Canada | Family Life
This season is filled with joy—but it’s also filled with things to do. One of those is the not so joyous task of taking a look at your family tax situation to ensure everything is in good order by...read more