Brain Gain: There’s an App for That
Apps for Moms
First published 2013.03.12 | Canada | The List
SpellTower Part Boggle, part Tetris, wholly addictive, SpellTower has several modes that have you constantly searching for the right words. (Practising this may come in handy during your upcoming...read more

The List: No More Bored
Board Games for Kids
First published 2013.02.26 | Canada | Family Life
Granny’s House Have we learned nothing from Little Red Riding Hood? Apparently not, since the objective of this game offers similar themes to the classic story: to get to Granny’s house safely by...read more

Go Bowl
Walkley Bowling Centre
First published 2012.09.20 | Ottawa | Out & About
Kids of all ages love to throw balls. Even big heavy ones, like the kind you can toss down the lane—the bowling lane, that is. Non-descript on the outside, on the inside the Walkley Bowling...read more

13 Old School Ways to Play
13 Summer Activities
First published 2012.07.17 | Canada | Family Life
Behold Bright Lights Female fireflies have it all figured out; they signal their readiness to mate by blinking on and off. (There’s a lesson for us in there somewhere.) To catch a male firefly,...read more

Circus Games for a Backyard Big Top
5 Fun Party Games
First published 2011.04.08 | Canada | PlaySavvy
By Elizabeth Wells for Your Family Today Ladies and gentlemen, and kids of all ages: Welcome to the greatest show on Earth. OK, maybe not the greatest show on Earth but definitely a very good time,...read more

Spring into Party Games!
These outdoor party games and activities are sure to have kids springing to their feet.
First published 2011.03.22 | Canada | Green Living
Spring is a reason for celebration on its own—and we love getting the kids outdoors to enjoy the sunshine and fun that comes with this light-hearted season. These activities are great for spring...read more

Ready, Set, Scavenge!
Scavenger Hunt Ideas
First published 2011.03.18 | Canada | PlaySavvy
By Telly Scotchmeyer for Your Family Today What game involves speed, daring, teamwork and eagle-eye vision? It’s an old classic: the scavenger hunt! Technology has created new versions of the game,...read more

The Savvy Five: Board Games
Our Favourite Board Games
First published 2009.12.15 | Canada | The List
There is no better time than the holidays to slow down for a little while and get in some good play time with your kids. So put a log in the fireplace, warm up some cocoa and open up a great board...read more

The Savvy Five: Our Favourite Toys
Our Favourite Open Ended Toys
First published 2009.11.03 | Canada | The List
“The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.” If you don’t consider yourself to be open-minded, don’t blame your mom...read more

Games Away
Family Car Games
First published 2009.05.12 | Canada | Family Life
Summertime usually means more family car time, whether you are heading up to the lake for a long weekend, off to the zoo for the day or taking a recession road trip. There’s nothing like that tenth...read more

The Savvy Five: Outdoor Toys
Our Favourite Outdoor Toys
First published 2009.04.07 | Canada | The List
Spring is in the air and it’s time to get outside for some fun and games (sans screens). So for this month’s SavvyFive, we bring you our favourite picks for outdoor toys: iBert Safe-T-Seat Good for:...read more