9 Ways to Refuel
Back-to-School Lunch Recipes
First published 2011.09.19 | Canada | Food & Drink
Now that you have a full arsenal of new breakfast recipes (no need to thank us), we think you’re ready to kick the lunch menu up a notch. For a little more variety in your life (and theirs), we hope...read more

Fill Them Up
Back-to-School Breakfast Recipes
First published 2011.09.13 | Canada | Food & Drink
If your morning routine is working like a well-oiled machine, we salute you and your savviness. Seriously. If you’re looking for some suggestions that will inspire your kids to eat a healthy meal...read more

Safe Schooling
Back-to-School Safety
First published 2011.09.08 | Calgary | Out & About
As moms, we worry about our children’s safety when they go out into the world on their own. No matter how your kids get to school—either by bus, bike, skateboard, walking, or a warm car, our...read more

Solid Starts
Children’s Health Checklist
First published 2011.09.06 | Canada | Health & Wellness
Even kids know the importance of a good foundation (when it comes to building blocks and couch cushion forts, that is). When it comes to starting a new school year, the benefits of having a solid...read more

Summer’s Best
Savvy Summer Roundup
First published 2011.08.30 | Canada | Family Life
We’re guessing you might have missed a few savvy articles this summer while you were frolicking in the lake or road-tripping with the family. But a mom’s to-do list is never done, so we thought...read more

Backpacks and Lunch Bags: Special Edition
Kids’ Backpacks and Lunch Bags
First published 2011.08.08 | Canada | Gear
Life is full of yin and yang. Back to school season is a good example…summer is almost over (sad), but school is almost back in session (not so sad). Get on it with our 20 Great Backpack and Lunch...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

4 Cool School Projects
School Activities
First published 2011.04.01 | Canada | PlaySavvy
By Gail Belsky for Your Family Today School projects are a great way to tap into your child’s creativity, but sticking to traditional posters and brochures doesn’t leave much to the imagination....read more

It’s a Match
Parent Resource Websites
First published 2010.09.28 | Canada | Family Life
Moms can’t do it all, and the savvy ones know when they need to call in reinforcements. It’s just that finding the perfect reinforcement can be tough. But our job is a lot easier now that we’ve...read more

Top Ten Quick Breakfast Recipes
Easy Breakfast Recipes
First published 2010.09.14 | Canada | Food & Drink
For most moms, the morning routine is hardly the highlight of the day. There are a lot of tasks that have to take place in a short time, and at the risk of stressing you out even more, many of them...read more

A Little Help Please
Blueballoon Health Services
First published 2010.09.09 | Toronto | Health & Wellness
Back to school isn’t just about buying stuff. Kids need to be prepared for the emotional adjustment of a new routine and everything else that comes with growing up and taking on new responsibilities....read more

Back-to-School Accessories Guide
Kids’ School Accessories
First published 2010.09.07 | Canada | Gear
Backpacks and lunch bags, check. Lunch bag essentials, check. But there is still so much more out there that we just can’t resist. In fact, we’ve got 14 items in our Back-to-School Accessories...read more

Step It Up
Little Footprints
First published 2010.09.02 | Calgary | Gear
These shoes are made for walking…and no better place to walk to these days than school. The new school year kind of snuck up on us (maybe it was the lack of heat), and while we normally avoid...read more

Back-to-School Lunch Bag Essentials
Lunch Bag Essentials Guide
First published 2010.08.31 | Canada | Gear
Starting to feel the stress a bit? We promised to help you get ready for September with our Back-to-School Guides, and this week we’re sharing our Back-to-School Lunch Bag Essentials. It comes hot on...read more

In the Bag
The SavvyMom Guide to Backpacks and Lunch Bags
First published 2010.08.24 | Canada | Gear
It’s getting very close to that most wonderful time of the year. We don’t like summer to end (and it certainly isn’t over yet) but there is something to be said for getting back into routines. They...read more

Twice as Nice
Consignment Stores
First published 2010.08.19 | Ottawa | Gear
We hate to say it out loud, but fall is approaching (please read that last part in a whispered hush). And even if all you’re facing is back-to-playschool, most growing kids will need new duds for the...read more

The Savvy Five: Teachers’ Gifts
Our Favourite Teachers’ Gifts
First published 2010.05.25 | Canada | The List
We know you don’t want to get caught holding the bag—but when June comes, it’s worse to get caught without a bag. Especially on the last day of school, you’ll want one filled with a nice gift and a...read more

Wardrobe Wise
Consignment Shopping for Kids
First published 2009.09.03 | Calgary | Gear
Back to school shopping was way more fun when we could spend mom’s money (your kids will agree). Now that we annually open our own pocketbook, we smartly skip the August rush in favour of September...read more

Art Attack
Organizing Children’s Artwork
First published 2009.09.01 | Canada | House & Home
864 That’s the number of masterpieces per child you’ll end up with if you keep just three artistic creations a week, nine months of the year from nursery to grade six. That’s an awful lot of art....read more

Check It
Our back-to-school checklist helps you count down to the big day.
First published 2009.08.18 | Canada | Family Life
We call it ‘back to reality’ because it’s not always about going back to school, but it is about getting back to routines. Don’t start getting anxious about fall while it’s still summer…just follow...read more