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

The List: 14 Cottage Gifts
Cottage Thank You Gifts
First published 2011.07.12 | Canada | The List
During the summer, Canadians are divided into two groups—those who own a cottage and those who don’t. What they do have in common is an appreciation for the importance of the cottage gift. Gifters...read more

Saying Thank You
Teacher Gift Ideas
First published 2011.06.09 | Calgary | Gear
It’s time to show your appreciation with a thoughtful gift for the person who inspired your little prodigy on his/her journey of discovery (whilst keeping the Kleenex box handy all at once). For the...read more

20 Great Father’s Day Gifts
Gifts for Dad
First published 2011.06.07 | Canada | Gear
Moms, we had our day in the sun (or rain, as it happened). Now it’s Dad’s turn for attention as we think about what to do* and what to get for Father’s Day. We found 17 great Father’s Day gift ideas...read more

Bell Ringers
Teacher Gifts
First published 2011.06.02 | Toronto | Gear
Need to educate yourself in the fine art of the teacher gift? These locally available suggestions should earn you some extra credit, alone or as a group, with added marks for creativity. Teaching...read more

Teacher’s Pet
Gift Ideas for Teachers
First published 2011.06.02 | Ottawa | Gear
We confess: we’re normally the ones who are buying last-minute gift cards to thank the teachers in our lives. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but this is the year we’re giving ourselves...read more

A Flair for Kids’ Wares
Toad in a Tree & Cici Art Factory
First published 2011.05.19 | Vancouver | Gear
Unique gifts kids will love are often tough to find, but harness the creative talents of local mom entrepreneurs and the results are fun fashions and furnishings full of flare. Hats Off Kim Seely...read more

Petals for Procrastinators
Flowers for Mother’s Day
First published 2011.05.05 | Ottawa | Family Life
What’s the perfect gift for the woman who has everything—or the woman too busy to have noticed until just now that Mother’s Day is practically upon us? A simple gift of flowers, of course. A...read more

Petal Pushers
Flower Shops
First published 2011.05.05 | Toronto | Family Life
Whether you love them or love them not, it’s a universal thrill to receive fresh flowers for any occasion. The next time you need a floral fix, make arrangements with one of our picks for the city’s...read more

Flowery Finds
Funky Petals, Kabloom and Cookie Bouquets
First published 2011.05.05 | Calgary | Family Life
Since crocuses are the only wild blooms breaking bud this time of year on grasslands and foothills, we like to pop out to the nearest flower shop for a seasonal pick-me-up. There’s no better time...read more

The List: 16 Mother’s Day Gift Gets
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
First published 2011.05.03 | Canada | The List
When it comes to moms, it’s tough to find a way to express our love and gratitude to them. Even tougher is ensuring that same love and gratitude is directed our way…for at least one day a year. So...read more

The Savvy Baby Shower Gift Guide
Gifts for Mom and Baby
First published 2011.04.05 | Canada | Gear
We know babies are born every day, all year long, all over the world. We do. But we also know that the ones born in the spring have better baby showers because it’s the season of the Baby Shower....read more

Saying Thanks
Dempsey Press
First published 2011.01.13 | Ottawa | Gear
It’s been said that a little note goes a long way and we couldn’t agree more. Despite our undying love and obvious attachment to electronic messaging (particularly email newsletters), we still have a...read more

Picture Perfect Resolutions
Photo Organization Services
First published 2011.01.11 | Canada | House & Home
What to do with your treasured family photos after the fact—that is the question. Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of abandoning your images to the hard drive, never...read more

The SavvyMom Guide to the Holidays
2010 Holiday Guide
First published 2010.11.29 | Canada | Family Life
Hark, the SavvyMom elf is here. And while this particular elf might not be sporting a red suit and a bell, he does help busy moms navigate their rather large holiday to-do list.  Looking for a...read more

Top Gifts Under $25
Our Five Under $25
First published 2010.11.23 | Canada | The List
It’s time for our annual and much celebrated Top Gifts Under $25, chock full of ideas for those names that pop up every year that are ‘no less important but much tougher to buy for’—the teacher, the...read more

An Ancient Chinese Secret
Silk Road Tea House
First published 2010.11.18 | Victoria | Food & Drink
In November, the days get shorter and the list gets longer. There never seems to be enough time, let alone ‘you’ time—we know. But there is solace in knowing that Silk Road is a little gem you can...read more

A ‘Winkle’ in Time
Periwinkle
First published 2010.09.02 | Toronto | Gear
Gifts should be special, not uninspired. As time-pressed mothers continually in search of great gifts for friends, family and the occasional item for ourselves, we sometimes have to sacrifice our...read more

The Savvy Five: Summer Essentials
Our Favourite Summer Essentials
First published 2010.06.29 | Canada | The List
Summer’s definitely here and to maximize your relaxation (that’s ‘max your relax’), you’ll need a stash—a little bit of everything for all the occasions summer brings. So this month’s SavvyFive is...read more

Gifted Presence
Baby Shower Gift Guide
First published 2010.06.22 | Canada | Gear
“First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in the baby carriage”. It’s a pretty standard progression—the tough part is knowing what to give that baby in the carriage. So to help we’ve...read more