Created by Kids
Homemade Gifts in Toronto
First published 2011.12.08 | Toronto | Out & About
Kids are crafty. What about channeling that energy into a homemade gift for someone special this year? The Paintlounge offers something only the bravest (craziest?) mothers allow at home:...read more

New Year, New Activities
Crafty & PISE
First published 2011.01.13 | Victoria | Family Life
Feel like mixing things up a bit so your kids can try a new activity? Here are two excellent after-school programs for kids wanting some hands-on creativity or some skill development in sports.  ...read more

The Crafty Circuit
November Craft Sales
First published 2010.11.11 | Ottawa | Out & About
There’s always one on your holiday gift list who has everything, or is just plain difficult to buy for. What you need are unique gift ideas—and craft sales are a great place to sniff out that...read more

Shrunken Apple Heads
No need to shrink away from this easy Halloween craft!
First published 2010.09.07 | Canada | Food & Drink
What’s spooky and sweet and in season right now? Apples! Okay, so maybe apples themselves aren’t so spooky, but they certainly can transform into a creepy craft with a little help and two weeks’...read more

Crafty Nature
Eco-crafts for Kids
First published 2010.08.17 | Canada | Family Life
While we’re pretty crafty here at Savvy HQ, that doesn’t mean we’re necessarily good at crafts. But recently we’ve been inspired by the warm weather to find activities with the kids that bring the...read more

The Savvy Five: Teachers’ Gifts
Our Favourite Teachers’ Gifts
First published 2010.05.25 | Canada | The List
We know you don’t want to get caught holding the bag—but when June comes, it’s worse to get caught without a bag. Especially on the last day of school, you’ll want one filled with a nice gift and a...read more

No Knit Wit
Wabi Sabi
First published 2010.03.04 | Ottawa | Out & About
Wabi Sabi: A Japanese term referring to an aesthetic that is both beautiful and imperfect at the same time. Kind of describes parenting, doesn’t it? It’s also the name of a unique store in Ottawa’s...read more

Gold Medal Crafts
Crafts for Kids
First published 2010.01.14 | Vancouver | Family Life
Of course we’re excited about the Olympics coming to town but we’re also considering our own budding athletes—what to do with them when all their activities are cancelled and schools are closed....read more

Painted Presents
Hand Painted Pottery
First published 2009.12.10 | Calgary | Family Life
Remember when getting fingerprinted sounded like a really cool activity (when you were five)? Play it up with your kids this holiday season with a gift-generating field trip to one of Calgary’s four...read more

Craftalicious
Local Handmade Gifts on Etsy
First published 2009.12.10 | Ottawa | Gear
Don’t know how to knit or crochet and no time to get crafty this late in the game, but still love giving (and receiving!) handmade Christmas gifts—what’s a busy gal to do? The answer is easier than...read more

Making It for the Holidays
Get creative this holiday season with DIY gift ideas
First published 2009.12.08 | Canada | House & Home
The holidays are upon us and so is the prospect of having a little more unstructured time with the kids (whether you’re ready for it or not). And because we’re all about multi-purposing, we’ve got...read more

Quality Quiet Time
Arts and Crafts Tips
First published 2009.07.02 | Vancouver | Family Life
The kids are outta school, ready to go to all their favourite activities (well planned, mom). And then there is down time, the time we find on a rainy day or when they come home sweaty, tired and in...read more

The 3 Gs of Canada Day
Activites to Make Canada Day Special
First published 2009.06.30 | Canada | Food & Drink
Canada Day might be a one-day wonder this year, but that’s all the more reason to make it a super patriotic day! Holidays are a great excuse to make your own celebration. We’ve got something yummy to...read more