PartySavvy: Oh, Canada Day
Canada Day Party Ideas
First published 2011.06.25 | Canada | Birthday Parties
There is oh so much to celebrate about our home and native land, and we think it’s important to share our national pride with the kids. Paint the town red—and white—and celebrate next weekend...read more

Dad’s Dreamy Day
Father’s Day Picnic Spots
First published 2011.06.09 | Ottawa | Out & About
You make the plan, prep the food, spread the blanket and provide the kids’ entertainment. Your handsome, hard-working hubbie nibbles on treats in the warm sun as he watches his well-behaved children...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

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

Earthly Pursuits
Earth Day Activities
First published 2011.04.19 | Canada | Green Living
Litter-ally, we need to clear some things up in time for Earth Day. So, instead of just saying ‘cheerio’ to our Cheerios box as we stash it in the recycling bin, we’ve decided to walk the walk and...read more

Hoppin’ Easter Events
Easter Activities
First published 2011.04.14 | Toronto | Out & About
A long weekend is rapidly approaching. You know…the one time of year when chocolate and woodland creatures seem to be natural bedfellows? Don’t crack up over what to do—our list of local TO events...read more

Big Bunny Fun
Easy Easter Activities
First published 2011.04.14 | Calgary | Family Life
Easter is right around the corner and for many children, a visit from the big bunny ranks up there with a house call from Santa and a stopover from the Tooth Fairy. It’s a great weekend to leave the...read more

The Savvy Guide to Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day Guide
First published 2011.02.01 | Canada | Family Life
It’s easy to be cynical about another holiday requiring chocolates and cards. Then your toddler asks you what Valentine’s Day is all about and you answer by telling him that it’s a time when we...read more

Eve of the Eve
Happy Holidays from SavvyMom
First published 2010.12.23 | Calgary | Family Life
It’s the eve of the Eve, which means only one more day until your holidays officially begin—regardless of what your family celebrates. Right now we hope that you’re sitting by the fire with a cup of...read more

Eve of the Eve
Happy Holidays from SavvyMom
First published 2010.12.23 | Victoria | Family Life
It’s the eve of the Eve, which means only one more day until your holidays officially begin—regardless of what your family celebrates. Right now we hope that you’re sitting by the fire with a cup of...read more

Eve of the Eve
Happy Holidays from SavvyMom
First published 2010.12.23 | Ottawa | Family Life
It’s the eve of the Eve, which means only one more day until your holidays officially begin—regardless of what your family celebrates. Right now we hope that you’re sitting by the fire with a cup of...read more

Eve of the Eve
Happy Holidays from SavvyMom
First published 2010.12.23 | Toronto | Family Life
It’s the eve of the Eve, which means only one more day until your holidays officially begin—regardless of what your family celebrates. Right now we hope that you’re sitting by the fire with a cup of...read more

Eve of the Eve
Happy Holidays from SavvyMom
First published 2010.12.23 | Vancouver | Family Life
It’s the eve of the Eve, which means only one more day until your holidays officially begin—regardless of what your family celebrates. Right now we hope that you’re sitting by the fire with a cup of...read more

A Place to Go
A Holiday Excursion
First published 2010.12.16 | Victoria | Out & About
Lots of family time calls for good ideas for things to do and places to go. Here’s one of our favourite excursions the kids will love. (And if you get someone else to take the kids, you might just be...read more

Toronto Treats
Fun Holiday Events
First published 2010.12.16 | Toronto | Out & About
Whether you’re worried about Post-Santa Stress Disorder, or you’re looking for ways to distract them before his arrival, keep spirits bright with these fun options for family outings around town. ...read more

Spa Chez Toi
Home Spa Services
First published 2010.12.16 | Vancouver | Health & Wellness
The checklist is almost complete And we savvy moms are beat No need to brood, We’ve got the mood To re-capture the seasonal beat. A spa at home Will give you some om, To get back on your feet....read more

Sharing is Caring
Holiday Volunteering Ideas
First published 2010.12.16 | Ottawa | Family Life
Sometimes it can be a challenge to show our young families that the holidays are as much about giving as they are about receiving. It’s easy to pull out the credit card and donate online, but...read more

Give Up the Gimme
Local Ideas for Holiday Giving
First published 2010.12.09 | Vancouver | Family Life
The holiday giving season can quickly become the holiday ‘gimme’ season for kids. So to help change their focus from the ‘getting’, we found some great local charity ideas that put the giving back...read more

The Ultimate Gift
Holiday Volunteering Opportunities
First published 2010.12.09 | Calgary | Family Life
“He puzzled and puzzled till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! ‘Maybe Christmas’, he thought, ‘doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a...read more