A Very Happy Holiday to You
Savvy Staff Christmas Eve Traditions
First published 2012.12.20 | Ottawa | Family Life
The holidays: stressful or magical? We say both, but magic wins in the end. We conducted an informal poll recently and asked people what the holidays meant to them. The answers ranged from the...read more

A Very Happy Holiday to You
Savvy Staff Christmas Eve Traditions
First published 2012.12.20 | Vancouver | Family Life
The holidays: stressful or magical? We say both, but magic wins in the end. We conducted an informal poll recently and asked people what the holidays meant to them. The answers ranged from the...read more

A Very Happy Holiday to You
Savvy Staff Christmas Eve Traditions
First published 2012.12.20 | Calgary | Family Life
The holidays: stressful or magical? We say both, but magic wins in the end. We conducted an informal poll recently and asked people what the holidays meant to them. The answers ranged from the...read more

A Very Happy Holiday to You
Savvy Staff Christmas Eve Traditions
First published 2012.12.20 | Toronto | Family Life
The holidays: stressful or magical? We say both, but magic wins in the end. We conducted an informal poll recently and asked people what the holidays meant to them. The answers ranged from the...read more

A Very Happy Holiday to You
Savvy Staff Christmas Eve Traditions
First published 2012.12.20 | Victoria | Family Life
The holidays: stressful or magical? We say both, but magic wins in the end. We conducted an informal poll recently and asked people what the holidays meant to them. The answers ranged from the...read more

10 Secrets to Having Polite Kids Over the Holidays
Kids' Manners
First published 2012.12.18 | Canada | Family Life
When the Gift Isn’t Great To avoid outbursts like ‘I don’t like it!’ or ‘Where’s the toy?’ a little role-playing can help hit the point home about being polite. Practise the appropriate...read more

A Vintage Idea
Vintage Christmas Village of Lights
First published 2012.12.13 | Ottawa | Out & About
Step back in time and into Christmas at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum during the month of December. As darkness falls, the lights decorating the historic buildings—and a huge sleigh pulled...read more

Jingle All the Way
Horsin’ Around Sleigh Rides
First published 2012.12.13 | Calgary | Out & About
Come on, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you. What better way to embrace the snow and season than with a real sleigh ride? Horsin’ Around is offering their seasonal...read more

10 Ways to Give, Not Get
How to Give Back
First published 2012.12.06 | Toronto | Family Life
Instilling a little bit of compassion in your kids this year doesn’t have to take the fun out of the season. Involve them in spreading some extra cheer by championing one of these worthy Toronto...read more

7 Savvy Holiday Helpers in Ottawa
Bake Mob
First published 2012.12.06 | Ottawa | Food & Drink
It’s the busiest month of the year—and those stockings hung by the chimney with care are taunting us with their need for sweet treats to fill them up. Thank goodness there’s an easy solution...read more

9 Ways to Celebrate the Season in Vancouver
Seasonal Celebrations
First published 2012.12.06 | Vancouver | Family Life
Holiday to-do list have you feeling less than jolly about the season of folly? We can relate. Here are some ideas to help your family celebrate. Find a local charity that resonates with your family...read more

Toronto: The Savvy Guide to December
December 2012
First published 2012.11.29 | Toronto | Monthly Guide
December isn’t just a month—it’s a season. We say embrace it with our handy recommendations on how to get the best of this festive and oh-so-busy month. DO Bring your kids to your local toy...read more

Victoria: The Savvy Guide to December
December 2012
First published 2012.11.29 | Victoria | Monthly Guide
December isn’t just a month—it’s a season. We say embrace it with our handy recommendations on how to get the best of this festive and oh-so-busy month. DO Bring your kids to your local toy...read more

Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to December
December 2012
First published 2012.11.29 | Ottawa | Monthly Guide
December isn’t just a month—it’s a season. We say embrace it with our handy recommendations on how to get the best of this festive and oh-so-busy month. DO Bring your kids to your local toy...read more

Calgary: The Savvy Guide to December
December 2012
First published 2012.11.29 | Calgary | Monthly Guide
December isn’t just a month—it’s a season. We say embrace it with our handy recommendations on how to get the best of this festive and oh-so-busy month. DO Bring your kids to your local toy...read more

Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to December
December 2012
First published 2012.11.29 | Vancouver | Monthly Guide
December isn’t just a month—it’s a season. We say embrace it with our handy recommendations on how to get the best of this festive and oh-so-busy month. DO Bring your kids to your local toy...read more

The List: Top 20 Gifts Under $25
Christmas Gifts on a Budget
First published 2012.11.27 | Canada | The List
For Your BFF Good wine goes with good friends and a good catch up. The Chillball ensures your glass of white stays cool—just like your BFF—with no diluting of the good stuff (friendship and...read more

Holiday Events in Ottawa
Christmas Events
First published 2012.11.22 | Ottawa | Out & About
Haul out the holly, put up the lights and hang some tinsel on that evergreen bough—nothing brings us a little Christmas cheer faster than trimming a fragrant pine or fir tree. A trip to the farm...read more

Great Holiday Events in Vancouver
Christmas Events
First published 2012.11.22 | Vancouver | Out & About
‘Twas the month before Christmas, when all through the house Panic was creeping, up on Mrs. Claus (rhymes with house). Long lists were made, and checked twice with care From shopping to baking, to...read more

The List: 18 Best Holiday Cards
Christmas Cards
First published 2012.11.20 | Canada | The List
Brightside Prints Look on the bright side. Last year you were too late and reduced to sending out a family JibJab greeting, but this year you’re actually putting something in the post that is...read more