How to Get What You Want for Mother’s Day
Mother's Day Gifts
First published 2013.05.07 | Canada | Family Life
Some view Mother’s Day as an entire day dedicated to mom, a day for her to do whatever she wants. Others view it as a day of gifting, a day when mom is showered with elaborate presents. We see it...read more

Break into Spring
Spring Break Activities
First published 2013.03.14 | Calgary | Out & About
Spring Break is all about breaking out of routine. So if you’re staying in town with the family, you need to start making stay-cation plans now. Here’s our lineup of stuff to do with the kids:...read more

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

7 Great Ways to Fill Your Holi-Days
Winter Family Activities
First published 2012.12.13 | Toronto | Out & About
Looking for a little festive fun with the fam? Here is our list of 7 Great Ways to Fill Your Holi-Days in Toronto. There’s nothing like finding new ways to frolic with your family before, during...read more

A Waterful Deal
Niagara Falls Hotels
First published 2012.12.12 | Ottawa | Family Life
The best part about the Holidays is spending time with our families. Translate: after the presents are opened and the mess is cleaned up, we’re home with the kids for two weeks. It’s time to make...read more

A Waterful Deal
Niagara Falls Hotels
First published 2012.12.12 | Toronto | Family Life
The best part about the Holidays is spending time with our families. Translate: after the presents are opened and the mess is cleaned up, we’re home with the kids for two weeks. It’s time to make...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

Dreaming of a Green Christmas
ReWorks Upcycle Shop
First published 2012.12.06 | Calgary | Green Living
Just because we’re bombarded with ‘white’ these days, doesn’t mean we can’t have a green Christmas. Thanks to ReWorks Upcycle Shop, you can offer some serious ‘ho ho ho’ to the planet...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

When Family Comes First
Towne Photography
First published 2012.12.05 | Calgary | Family Life
It’s not often we send out a special offer like this, but this one is too good to keep to ourselves. It’s from Towne Photography, Calgary’s best family photographer, who is having their...read more

Maternal Giving
SavvyMom Holiday Giving Campaign
First published 2012.12.04 | Canada | Health & Wellness
With the holiday season upon us, we’re likely focusing on being a wonderful hostess, finding the perfect gifts and creating lasting memories for our families. It’s also a time to remember others...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