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

Victoria: The Savvy Guide to December
December 2012
First published 2012.11.29 | Victoria | 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

Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to December
December 2012
First published 2012.11.29 | Ottawa | 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

Calgary: The Savvy Guide to December
December 2012
First published 2012.11.29 | Calgary | 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

Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to December
December 2012
First published 2012.11.29 | Vancouver | 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

The List: Top 20 Gifts Under $25
Christmas Gifts on a Budget
First published 2012.11.27 | Canada | The List
For Your BFF Good wine goes with good friends and a good catch up. The Chillball ensures your glass of white stays cool—just like your BFF—with no diluting of the good stuff (friendship and...read more

Holiday Events in Ottawa
Christmas Events
First published 2012.11.22 | Ottawa | Out & About
Haul out the holly, put up the lights and hang some tinsel on that evergreen bough—nothing brings us a little Christmas cheer faster than trimming a fragrant pine or fir tree. A trip to the farm...read more

10 Places to Shop in Toronto for Kids
Local Gifts
First published 2012.11.22 | Toronto | Gear
You can spend your dollars in big box stores and on big brands, but these local stores and designers prove there’s no need to stray far from home to score great gifts for your kids or those of your...read more

Great Holiday Events in Vancouver
Christmas Events
First published 2012.11.22 | Vancouver | Out & About
‘Twas the month before Christmas, when all through the house Panic was creeping, up on Mrs. Claus (rhymes with house). Long lists were made, and checked twice with care From shopping to baking, to...read more

The List: 18 Best Holiday Cards
Christmas Cards
First published 2012.11.20 | Canada | The List
Brightside Prints Look on the bright side. Last year you were too late and reduced to sending out a family JibJab greeting, but this year you’re actually putting something in the post that is...read more

6 Christmas Shows to See in Calgary
Holiday Shows for Kids
First published 2012.11.15 | Calgary | Out & About
Dreaming of a white Christmas in Calgary: easy. Getting out to see a show with the kids while prepping for upcoming festivities: not so easy. We can help make it happen with our recommendations of...read more

14 Tips to Survive the Toronto Santa Claus Parade
Santa Claus Parade Tips
First published 2012.11.15 | Toronto | Out & About
Those of us who grew up in Toronto have fond childhood memories of going to the Santa Claus Parade with our families. We stood on the side of the road for hours in anticipation of the final...read more

The List: 34 Hot Toys for the Holidays
Christmas Toys
First published 2012.11.13 | Canada | The List
XaXa These balls are made of fun and stretchy plastic that provides great tactile stimulation and houses an inner core container that can be popped out of one of the holes in the shell. Customize the...read more

Craft Fair Finds
Craft Show Picks
First published 2012.11.08 | Vancouver | Gear
Kids need to play. But sometimes in the process they get dirty or wet (or both). That’s why we love these two mom-run companies that have taken matters into their own hands and developed adorable,...read more

Holiday Shopping So Easy It’s Child’s Play
Mastermind
First published 2012.11.05 | Canada | Family Life
We know you have every intention of doing your holiday shopping early this year. That’s why you’ll be grateful for this little reminder from Mastermind Toys to get you started on your holiday...read more

Our Final Family Vacation Offers
Family Vacations from Jaunt.ca
First published 2012.06.15 | Canada | Family Life
Our Jaunt offers may be coming to an end just as the school year is wrapping up, but summer is only beginning. We’ve picked 6 Final Family Vacation Offers that everyone will love. Don’t wait, this...read more

A Time to Play
Family Day Events
First published 2012.02.16 | Ottawa | Out & About
Families in Ottawa have no choice but to make the best of winter, so it’s probably no coincidence that much of what’s going on around town for Family Day weekend focuses on outdoor adventures. ...read more

Make It a Fun Day
Family Fun Day Events
First published 2012.02.16 | Calgary | Family Life
It’s mandatory—and it’s about spending time with the kids. So we’re all over finding ways to make Family Day one simple thing: fun. Look no further for inspiration, because we’ve got...read more

10 Amazing Reasons Why We Love Being a Mom
Favourite Mom Moments
First published 2012.02.14 | Canada | Family Life
Since today is the day to celebrate love, we decided to focus on the kind of love that mothers have for their children. It’s the kind of pure, unadulterated love that fills every cell in our...read more

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