The Best Mother’s Day Ever
The Perfect Mother’s Day
First published 2012.05.10 | Vancouver | Family Life
Dear Darling, As I’m sure you know, this Sunday is Mother’s Day.  And while I’m not your mother (ahem), you can be certain that our children will require some assistance (not just the...read more

Mother’s Day Done Your Way
A Great Mother’s Day
First published 2012.05.10 | Calgary | Family Life
News flash—it’s almost Mother’s Day. If you actually needed that reminder then you definitely need help with planning your day of rest. Here are some elegantly easy and fuss-free ideas to help...read more

A Mother’s Letter
The Best Mother’s Day
First published 2012.05.10 | Ottawa | Family Life
Dear Darling, Mother’s Day is coming up soon. I know I’m not your mother, but as the mother of your children I hope you agree that this is a day to celebrate (me). And as much as I adore and...read more

A Perfect Mother’s Day
The Perfect Mother’s Day
First published 2012.05.10 | Toronto | Family Life
Dear Darling, I’ve left you this not because you can’t handle making Mother’s Day special on your own, but because this year I’d love something other than the ‘gift of time spent with the...read more

10 Great Summer Camps for Kids in Vancouver
Kids' Top Summer Camps
First published 2012.05.03 | Vancouver | Out & About
School is coming to an end and summer is near. That means you better get the kids in gear—for camp. You’ll have no trouble finding ways for them to explore the city with our 10 Great Summer Camps...read more

Grazie
Little Italy
First published 2011.09.22 | Ottawa | Out & About
The end of summer is traditionally all about the harvest, which means sharing good food and wine with family and friends. We think there’s no better place to do that than Preston Street (aka Little...read more

Keeping the Flame Alive
Date Night Destinations
First published 2011.09.22 | Toronto | Out & About
Have things dried up a bit since LBK (life before kids)? Here’s the thing: you need to have dates with your beloved. We’ve found some destinations, around the city and online, that might just hit...read more

Check Out Chinatown
Exploring Chinatown
First published 2011.09.01 | Ottawa | Out & About
We’re taking advantage of these last sunny, summer days and poking around parts of our fair city that have hitherto gone unexplored. One of those destinations is Ottawa’s own Chinatown (a.k.a....read more

Pass the Patio, Please
Patio Restaurants
First published 2011.08.18 | Calgary | Food & Drink
Despite some recent bad press, under the right set of circumstances, kids and restaurants can mix well. Patio dining is a great way to ease them into fancy (read: anywhere but your kitchen), sit-down...read more

Wheely Fun
Skateparks and Bike Trails
First published 2011.08.11 | Calgary | Out & About
Get rollin’ this summer while the sun’s still high and the pathway’s still dry. We mean it literally—get rolling. Strap on a pair of inline skates, hop on a scooter or learn how to skateboard for fun...read more

A Downtown Daytrip
Family Fun in Inglewood
First published 2011.08.04 | Calgary | Out & About
You can bank on at least one thing being hot in Calgary this summer (and throughout the year). Inglewood, with its hot restaurants, hot new shops and hot events, is the place to go in the city....read more

Sweet Summer Swallows
Toronto Ice Cream Shops
First published 2011.08.04 | Toronto | Food & Drink
Savour summer with a cool icy treat. We present to you our list of 9 ice cream shops in Toronto that are faves with our readers and the staff at SavvyMom HQ. Yogurty’s Why we love it: With dozens of...read more

A Little Italy
Stella Luna Café
First published 2011.08.04 | Ottawa | Food & Drink
Lick, slurp, chomp, swoon. Smackdab in the middle of summer, the timing is perfect for the grand opening of Stella Luna Café, Ottawa’s newest gelato shop. Located on Bank Street in Old Ottawa...read more

Carnival Food 101
Fast Food Tips
First published 2011.07.26 | Canada | Food & Drink
Does it feel like all we’re ever digesting is bad news? We’re becoming wary of almost everything our kids touch, from plastic containers to the pears we pack them for snacks. With summer comes...read more

Trips Worth Taking
Family Day Trips
First published 2011.07.21 | Ottawa | Out & About
It’s good to shake up our routine. And as much as we love our favourite local parks, splash pads and museums, sometimes it’s fun to switch things up a bit. Call us crazy, but once in a while we like...read more

Beat the Heat with Frozen Treats
Frozen Treats
First published 2011.07.21 | Vancouver | Food & Drink
Ice cream is a summertime tradition so we thought it was time to add a few new hot spots (or shall we say refreshing cold spots?) to our original and very tasty scoop selection. We’re pretty sure the...read more

Boot Scoot on Over
Calgary Stampede
First published 2011.07.07 | Calgary | Out & About
From infinity and beyond, everyone looks forward to The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. We hope you’re ready, because it kicks off tomorrow. The Calgary Stampede is where city slickers and cowboys...read more

Out of the Park
Vancouver Canadians’ Games
First published 2011.06.16 | Vancouver | Out & About
Already missing the Canucks? Keep that sporting spirit alive at the Vancouver Canadians’ opening festivities this weekend, as the C’s kick their season off with five home games in a row (seriously,...read more

A Day on the Drive
Little Italy
First published 2011.01.20 | Vancouver | Out & About
You already know that Little Italy (aka The Drive) is hip and trendy. But did you know this ‘hood, in particular the few blocks along Commercial Drive just north of 1st Avenue, is also very...read more

A Day in the Bay
Exploring Cowichan Bay
First published 2010.08.12 | Victoria | Out & About
With lots of time still left in the summer, you might be looking for a day trip to get away—but not too far away. Just less than one hour from Victoria is the sleepy village of Cowichan Bay, the...read more