Handmade Vancouver
Locally Made Kids’ Clothing
First published 2010.09.16 | Vancouver | Gear
Finding quality (and original) kids’ clothing can be tough, so we were excited to find some creative, local mom entrepreneurs who are breaking the fashion design mould for girls, boys and even...read more

Bayview Basics
The Bayview Strip
First published 2010.09.16 | Toronto | Out & About
Sick of the routine and looking for a change of scene? Try a new destination—the Bayview Strip—for food, fashion, kids’ gear and gourmet groceries. The Bayview Strip runs north from Davisville up to...read more

More for Less
Consignment Stores
First published 2010.09.16 | Victoria | Gear
September can be the cruelest month for a parent’s pocket book, rivalling only December for money going out. So it makes sense that some excellent consignment stores for kids and moms in and around...read more

A ‘Winkle’ in Time
Periwinkle
First published 2010.09.02 | Toronto | Gear
Gifts should be special, not uninspired. As time-pressed mothers continually in search of great gifts for friends, family and the occasional item for ourselves, we sometimes have to sacrifice our...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

Deal Us In
Deal Websites
First published 2010.07.27 | Canada | Gear
Remember when the only way to find out about a ‘friends-and-family’ deal was through a friend or family member? When the secret of a good sample sale was passed on from one pal to another like a...read more

It Takes a Village
Edgemont Village
First published 2010.07.15 | Vancouver | Out & About
Whoever penned the proverb “it takes a village to raise a child” must have had Edgemont Village in mind—it’s the ideal place to spend a day (or more) with the kids. Nestled near the base of Grouse...read more

A Pleasing Win
SavvyMom Stylish Kid Contest
First published 2010.04.27 | Canada | Gear
Practicality, style, affordability…when it comes to fashion, we have a lot of tough choices to make. Sometimes you sacrifice practicality for style or choose affordability over practicality. But...read more

Spring Sung
PURE Alfred Sung Spring Collection
First published 2010.03.16 | Canada | Gear
Has spring officially sprung? If you’re not feeling it yet We’re willing to bet That you will when you see some Sung Alfred, that is. He’s the guy who designed all the clothes you wanted in the...read more

Loving the Tiger
T & T Supermarket in Ottawa
First published 2010.02.04 | Ottawa | Food & Drink
Next weekend is filled with the love of Valentine’s Day and Family Day, but did you know there is yet another occasion to celebrate on February 14? That’s right, the Chinese New Year is upon us and...read more

Gift-o-matic
Find a range of fab baby shower gifts on this resourceful 'robotic' site
First published 2010.02.02 | Canada | Gear
Shopping for a new arrival or the ultimate baby shower gift can be a little alienating, to say the least. Whether you feel all spacey walking into a baby store with no clue about what to look for,...read more

Craftalicious
Local Handmade Gifts on Etsy
First published 2009.12.10 | Ottawa | Gear
Don’t know how to knit or crochet and no time to get crafty this late in the game, but still love giving (and receiving!) handmade Christmas gifts—what’s a busy gal to do? The answer is easier than...read more

Our 5 Under $25
Holiday Gift Guide
First published 2009.12.01 | Canada | Gear
If it takes a village to raise a child, then all those villagers need to be remembered over the holidays (and guess who’s doing the shopping). So in an effort to help moms everywhere find something...read more

Retail Scout Out
New Children’s Retail Stores
First published 2009.11.12 | Vancouver | Gear
Reality Check: 42 shopping days left until Christmas. Savvy Check: Our savvy scouts report that regardless of your neighbourhood or child’s age, you will find lots of new stores to explore, as well...read more

Green Is the New Black
Green Tree Eco Fashion
First published 2009.11.12 | Ottawa | Green Living
In case you hadn’t noticed all the shop windows, we’re approaching that season where festive parties and gatherings with friends and family are a-plenty. And it goes without saying that we have...read more

Best in Show
Children’s Trunk Show Roundup
First published 2009.11.12 | Toronto | Gear
If you couldn’t make it down to the Distillery District last weekend to peruse the wares at this year’s Children’s Trunk Show, have no fear. We made the trip on your behalf and have pulled together...read more

Holiday Wrapping Solutions
Holiday Wrapping & Cards
First published 2009.11.10 | Canada | Gear
You might not have fully embarked on the ‘making a list and checking it twice’ program yet, but there’s no point in being in denial about it. We all know that moms are really the ones who help Santa...read more

Refined Recessionista
The Refinery Shop Your Closet Service
First published 2009.10.15 | Toronto | Gear
No matter how much or how little a woman has in her closet, there are still those days when we think I’ve got NOTHING to wear. But the real dilemma we have is in finding the time and money to go...read more

Fill Your Cup
Marianne’s
First published 2009.10.15 | Ottawa | Gear
We’ll get right to the point…you need a new bra and you need to make sure it fits well. A great bra will not only help you look slimmer, stand taller, and improve your posture, it will give you a...read more

Let’s Make Up
Mommy Makeup
First published 2009.09.10 | Toronto | Health & Wellness
Hurricane hour? You know, it’s the 60 or so minutes between getting the kids up and getting them out the door on a school day. There is breakfast to be made, teeth to brush, socks to find, hair to...read more