Victoria: The Savvy Guide to June
June 2011
First published 2011.05.26 | Victoria | Monthly Guide
Spring is a pretty tough act to follow, but June usually steps up to the plate beautifully. Here are our tips on how to make the most of this well-deserved month. DO Remember Dad Why? Because June...read more

Sun Safety: Our 26 Picks—What’s Your Fave?
Sun Safety Gear
First published 2011.05.17 | Canada | Health & Wellness
I’m bright and warm. You love me, you crave me and yet you’re terrified of me at the same time. Who am I? The answer to this seasonal brainteaser is…the sun. But there’s no point in locking...read more

Book ‘Em
Kids’ Summer Camps
First published 2011.04.07 | Ottawa | Out & About
It’s finally feeling a bit like spring. Which makes us think ahead to summer…when the kids go to camp. So stop daydreaming and get on with it with this list of savvy picks for day camps from moms...read more

Cool Camps
Summer Camps
First published 2011.03.24 | Calgary | Family Life
Parenting is a lot like fashion (really?). It’s always best to plan one season ahead to be prepared. So if we start talking about summer camps (like, right now), it might feel as if we’re two...read more

Natural Nurturing
Natural Activities
First published 2010.09.02 | Vancouver | Out & About
What offers a healthy dose of fresh air, a dash of science, some animal adventures and a day of fun? Nature, of course. But you don’t have to deep dive into a camping excursion. Rather, keep the...read more

Pedal Power
Biking with Kids
First published 2010.08.19 | Calgary | Health & Wellness
Learning to ride a bike is like buying a ticket to freedom. And teaching your kids to ride their own bike will buy you the freedom to walk faster than a tortoise (beside them) and ride the trails you...read more

Crafty Nature
Eco-crafts for Kids
First published 2010.08.17 | Canada | Family Life
While we’re pretty crafty here at Savvy HQ, that doesn’t mean we’re necessarily good at crafts. But recently we’ve been inspired by the warm weather to find activities with the kids that bring the...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

Peachy Beach
Qualicum Beach
First published 2010.08.12 | Vancouver | Out & About
When the dog days of summer mean hot and cranky kids, it’s time to get out of the city. And for an easy beach getaway, we like the kid-friendly environs of Qualicum Beach. From the moment your...read more

Movie Magic
Drive-in Movies
First published 2010.08.12 | Ottawa | Out & About
One of our happiest childhood memories is going to the drive-in with our parents, clad in our footed-pjs while watching Star Wars in the back of the wood-paneled station wagon and falling asleep on...read more

Foothills Fun
Kayben Farms and Sunshine Adventure Park
First published 2010.08.05 | Calgary | Out & About
Get out of the city and into the sun at a hidden gem called Sunshine Adventure Park, located a few minutes outside of Okotoks at Kayben Farms, a family-friendly u-pick farm. This unique playground...read more

Get a Roof
Indoor Activities for Rainy Summer Days
First published 2010.08.05 | Ottawa | Out & About
It’s summer, so the living is easy and the days are beautiful…most of the time. Then there are the long days when it rains, or the heat is simply unbearable, and you need a kid-friendly escape. Here...read more

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

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

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

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

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