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

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

Make Waves
Summer Water Activities
First published 2011.08.11 | Vancouver | Out & About
Surfers are known to spend hours waiting for the ultimate wave. Imagine your kids being that patient? We’ve found some faster, family-friendly ways for the whole family (mom included) to get our...read more

Sweet Summer Swallows
Toronto Ice Cream Shops
First published 2011.08.04 | Toronto | Food & Drink
Savour these last four weeks of summer with a cool icy treat. We present to you our list of 10 ice cream shops in Toronto that are faves with our readers and the staff at SavvyMom HQ. Yogurty’s Why...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

Calgary: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2011
First published 2011.07.28 | Calgary | Monthly Guide
It’s hot and you want to stay cool. So whether you’re embracing the shade, splashing out on the lawn, or keeping cool by the pool, we’ve got some fun ways to make the most of the heat this month. ...read more

Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2011
First published 2011.07.28 | Vancouver | Monthly Guide
It’s hot and you want to stay cool. So whether you’re embracing the shade, splashing out on the lawn, or keeping cool by the pool, we’ve got some fun ways to make the most of the heat this month. ...read more

Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2011
First published 2011.07.28 | Ottawa | Monthly Guide
It’s hot and you want to stay cool. So whether you’re embracing the shade, splashing out on the lawn, or keeping cool by the pool, we’ve got some fun ways to make the most of the heat this month. ...read more

Victoria: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2011
First published 2011.07.28 | Victoria | Monthly Guide
It’s hot and you want to stay cool. So whether you’re embracing the shade, splashing out on the lawn, or keeping cool by the pool, we’ve got some fun ways to make the most of the heat this month. ...read more

Toronto: The Savvy Guide to August
August 2011
First published 2011.07.28 | Toronto | Monthly Guide
It’s hot and you want to stay cool. So whether you’re embracing the shade, splashing out on the lawn, or keeping cool by the pool, we’ve got some fun ways to make the most of the heat this month. ...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

Best of the Fests
Summer Festivals
First published 2011.07.14 | Ottawa | Out & About
Here a festival, there a festival—we’re spoiled for choice here in Ottawa during the summer. Thus, we present to you our annual top picks for festival going families. There are of course our...read more

A Berry Adventure
Krause Berry Farms
First published 2011.07.14 | Vancouver | Out & About
One of the best things about summer is the fresh, local berries. And since it took so long to arrive (summer, that is), there’s still lots of time to take the kids on a berry-picking excursion. The...read more

The List: 14 Cottage Gifts
Cottage Thank You Gifts
First published 2011.07.12 | Canada | The List
During the summer, Canadians are divided into two groups—those who own a cottage and those who don’t. What they do have in common is an appreciation for the importance of the cottage gift. Gifters...read more

Local Lure
Fun Summer Festivals
First published 2011.07.07 | Toronto | Out & About
Exposing our kids to new cultures and experiences is every parents’ dream. The cost of overseas flights is usually not part of the same dream, however. Avoid a second mortgage (and airport security...read more

Dancing in the Streets
Summer Family Festivals
First published 2011.07.07 | Vancouver | Out & About
Summer time is outdoor party time, and we’ve found family-friendly festivals with al fresco dining and dancing in the street! Harrison Festival of the Arts – Children’s Day If you’re hankering for a...read more

The List: 18 Outdoor Gadgets that Work
Outdoor Gear Picks
First published 2011.07.05 | Canada | The List
It’s a short season to be sure, but we Canadians know how to make the most of summer. It’s a good excuse to accumulate new gear as well—stuff that makes it even easier to be outside with a family in...read more

Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to July
July 2011
First published 2011.06.30 | Ottawa | Monthly Guide
It’s that time of year again when we celebrate being Canadian, and there’s no better way to do so than to get outdoors. Our Savvy Guide to July is designed to ensure that you do just that (and create...read more

Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to July
July 2011
First published 2011.06.30 | Vancouver | Monthly Guide
It’s that time of year again when we celebrate being Canadian, and there’s no better way to do so than to get outdoors. Our Savvy Guide to July is designed to ensure that you do just that (and create...read more

Toronto: The Savvy Guide to July
July 2011
First published 2011.06.30 | Toronto | Monthly Guide
It’s that time of year again when we celebrate being Canadian, and there’s no better way to do so than to get outdoors. Our Savvy Guide to July is designed to ensure that you do just that (and create...read more