Fashion Meets Function
5 Fall Go-To Fashions
First published 2011.09.27 | Canada | Gear
If you’re finally able to step back and take a bit of a breather from back-to-school shopping, lunch planning, and getting up-to-speed on the new fall family routine, you might realize that mama...read more

Spring into Cleaning
House Decluttering Tips
First published 2011.05.19 | Ottawa | Family Life
The term ‘spring cleaning’ hardly conjures up happy images of our favourite season. We prefer butterflies, fresh cut grass and buds on the trees. But as moms know, it’s not all glamour and the real...read more

Pretty Pick-Me-Up
Lingerie Roundup
First published 2011.05.12 | Calgary | Gear
So we have some good news and some bad news. Bad news: You’re likely wearing the wrong bra size. Good news: Now you have the perfect excuse to visit the brand new Victoria’s Secret in Chinook...read more

The Savvy Five: Rain Gear
Rain Gear
First published 2011.03.22 | Canada | The List
We wish we had our kids’ enthusiasm for wet weather. While the little drips (read: rain drops) aggravate us, it’s amazing how the right outerwear can keep our young ones looking forward to rainy...read more

Naturally Gifted
Local Organic Baby Goods
First published 2011.03.10 | Victoria | Health & Wellness
Even when your kids get big, you can still bask in the pleasure of buying baby gifts for the next baby shower you attend. And look no further than your own hometown for that perfect gift. Victoria...read more

In Stitches
GRoWshirts & Tiny Tweets
First published 2011.02.10 | Calgary | Gear
Word is that knitting, crocheting and sewing are experiencing a renaissance. If that’s your creative outlet, we applaud you and the originality of your children’s attire. However, if you are...read more

What Actually To Wear
Better Styled
First published 2010.11.11 | Toronto | Gear
Standing in front of a full closet complaining ‘I have nothing to wear’ was supposed to end with our teenage years. But somewhere between pregnancy pouches and the black yoga pant epidemic, we lost a...read more

The Savvy Five: Snowsuits
Get the kids geared up for the cold months
First published 2010.11.02 | Canada | The List
Our home and native land guarantees that pretty much wherever you live in this country, moms are always on the hunt for the right kind of outdoor clothing for our kids. Because there’s no such thing...read more

Flock to It
Flock Boutique
First published 2010.10.14 | Ottawa | Gear
A store that makes your heart flutter as soon as you cross the threshold is a rare bird indeed. The Flock Boutique does exactly that.  Flock is the kind of place you come to shop with the intent of...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

Bayview Basics
The Bayview Strip
First published 2010.09.16 | Toronto | Out & About
Sick of the routine and looking for a change of scene? Try a new destination—the Bayview Strip—for food, fashion, kids’ gear and gourmet groceries. The Bayview Strip runs north from Davisville up to...read more

More for Less
Consignment Stores
First published 2010.09.16 | Victoria | Gear
September can be the cruelest month for a parent’s pocket book, rivalling only December for money going out. So it makes sense that some excellent consignment stores for kids and moms in and around...read more

Back-to-School Accessories Guide
Kids’ School Accessories
First published 2010.09.07 | Canada | Gear
Backpacks and lunch bags, check. Lunch bag essentials, check. But there is still so much more out there that we just can’t resist. In fact, we’ve got 14 items in our Back-to-School Accessories...read more

Twice as Nice
Consignment Stores
First published 2010.08.19 | Ottawa | Gear
We hate to say it out loud, but fall is approaching (please read that last part in a whispered hush). And even if all you’re facing is back-to-playschool, most growing kids will need new duds for the...read more

Deal Us In
Deal Websites
First published 2010.07.27 | Canada | Gear
Remember when the only way to find out about a ‘friends-and-family’ deal was through a friend or family member? When the secret of a good sample sale was passed on from one pal to another like a...read more

Bean Shopping
Edamame Kids
First published 2010.06.17 | Calgary | Gear
Protein is good for you. It helps you grow and build muscles. One food you can find it in is edamame—baby soybeans, picked off the twig before they ripen, boiled and served with a sprinkle of sea...read more

A Pleasing Win
SavvyMom Stylish Kid Contest
First published 2010.04.27 | Canada | Gear
Practicality, style, affordability…when it comes to fashion, we have a lot of tough choices to make. Sometimes you sacrifice practicality for style or choose affordability over practicality. But...read more

The Savvy Five: Kids’ Summer Hats
Our Favourite Kids’ Summer Hats
First published 2010.04.20 | Canada | The List
We always tip our hat to the savvy moms who are ready with their summer stash—just in time for the first days of really warm weather. To help finish up your summer prep, we’ve got five favourite...read more

Not the Same Old
SCKC Clothing Store
First published 2010.04.08 | Toronto | Gear
Just because we buy the same clothes, coffee, furniture and books as the rest of the western world doesn’t mean our kids are destined for the same sameness. Does it? If you’re worried the teacher...read more

All Geared Up
Local Kids’ Umbrellas and Bibs
First published 2010.03.11 | Vancouver | Gear
Of course we own rain gear—we live in Vancouver. But there are times when we feel like having something a little more than functional, because nothing cheers us up when it’s raining like something...read more