Victoria: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2010
First published 2010.07.29 | Victoria | Monthly Guide
Don’t be a Debbie Downer and start stressing about ‘back to school’ already. With a few tips to ensure that you’re all set, you can relax and keep your summer groove on.  DO Make short list of...read more

Calgary: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2010
First published 2010.07.29 | Calgary | Monthly Guide
Don’t be a Debbie Downer and start stressing about ‘back to school’ already. With a few tips to ensure that you’re all set, you can relax and keep your summer groove on.  DO Make short list of...read more

Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2010
First published 2010.07.29 | Ottawa | Monthly Guide
Don’t be a Debbie Downer and start stressing about ‘back to school’ already. With a few tips to ensure that you’re all set, you can relax and keep your summer groove on.  DO Make short list of...read more

Toronto: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2010
First published 2010.07.29 | Toronto | Monthly Guide
Don’t be a Debbie Downer and start stressing about ‘back to school’ already. With a few tips to ensure that you’re all set, you can relax and keep your summer groove on.  DO Make short list of...read more

Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2010
First published 2010.07.29 | Vancouver | Monthly Guide
Don’t be a Debbie Downer and start stressing about ‘back to school’ already. With a few tips to ensure that you’re all set, you can relax and keep your summer groove on.  DO Make short list of...read more

Run Baby Run
Kids’ Triathlon, Duathlon & FunDu
First published 2010.07.22 | Ottawa | Out & About
Do you have a budding athlete in your home? Or maybe you’d like to encourage a fondness for fitness, foster the pursuit of excellence, or share your love of running with your wee ones. In response to...read more

Castles on the Beach
Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
First published 2010.07.22 | Toronto | Out & About
You’ve made the rounds of every splash pad in the city, hit the beaches, the parks and taken a tour through some of Toronto’s secret gardens…and it’s still July. Now what? Maybe it’s time to...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

Eat, Lick, Love
Toronto Ice Cream Shops
First published 2010.07.15 | Toronto | Food & Drink
It’s a hot one in the city—but AC alone won’t keep you cool. You need to beat the heat with a refreshing and delicious treat (because you deserve it, and so do the kids). Whether your craving is...read more

Beach It
Willows Beach in Oak Bay
First published 2010.07.15 | Victoria | Out & About
Wouldn’t it be nice to be on vacation for the whole summer? Just the thought of it makes us smile…but you can go somewhere on a warm July day that will make you feel like you’re farther away than you...read more

Rest-o Stop
Pops Dairy Bar
First published 2010.07.15 | Calgary | Food & Drink
Did you know you can dine on deep-fried dill pickles at the Calgary Stampede this year? How about deep-fried Twinkies? Deep-fried jelly beans, deep-fried strawberry shortcake or deep-fried Oreos? Not...read more

Pony Up
Pinto Valley Ranch
First published 2010.07.15 | Ottawa | Out & About
It’s all about the eternal quest to make our children’s dreams come true. But then they keep asking for a pony. While we’ve got no room in our backyard, no oats and no hay, we know someone that does!...read more

The Savvy Five: Sprinklers
Our Fave Sprinklers
First published 2010.07.13 | National | SavvyFive
Eau what fun! Whether you’re escaping to a cottage, campground or your cousin’s backyard, fun can be had anywhere with our list of essential sprinklers and water slides.  Buzz Lightyear Rocket...read more

Playground Bound
Summer Playground Fun
First published 2010.07.08 | Vancouver | Out & About
Sometimes a change is as good as a rest, even when it comes to playing. That’s why we like to explore new parks with the kids every once in a while—for the novelty factor. Here’s our hit list of the...read more

Keeping Our Cool
Cool Activities
First published 2010.07.08 | Ottawa | Out & About
It’s tough to come up with fresh ways of keeping cool when we’re feeling hot and bothered.  A great way to break up the routine is by finding a new place to visit. Start by checking out some of our...read more

Festival Notes
Family-Friendly Music Fests
First published 2010.07.08 | Calgary | Out & About
Summer is the best time to be a Calgarian. Hot sun, long days and an explosion of outdoor festivals make ‘staycationing’ easy and fun. Family-friendly outdoor music concerts take centre stage...read more

Read This
Great Summer Reads
First published 2010.07.06 | National | Family Life
Summertime…and while the livin’ may not be as easy as it used to be pre-kids, we should all aspire to some deck, dock or hammock time with a good book. So to help you get started on that endeavour,...read more

Celebrating Canada
Canada Day Weekend Festivities
First published 2010.06.30 | Calgary | Out & About
It’s been a big year for Canada (with the Olympics and all). Today, you can celebrate our renewed national pride and help our home and native land blow out 143 candles at family events scattered...read more

Our Little Secrets
Secret Gardens in Toronto
First published 2010.06.30 | Toronto | Out & About
We’re lucky that we live in a city filled with culture and diversity. With world-renowned institutions like the AGO, ROM, the Ontario Science Centre (the list goes on), our kids are never bored....read more

Feel Good Summer Fun
Unique Summer Children’s Charity Fundraisers
First published 2010.06.30 | Vancouver | Family Life
For most of us, summer is about getting outdoors and creating great family memories. But not every Lower Mainland family is lucky enough to share the same opportunities, which is why we’ve found some...read more