Toronto: The Savvy Guide to June
June 2010
First published 2010.05.27 | Toronto | Monthly Guide
It’s June, it’s hot and we’re happy about it. Here are some surefire ways to make the most out of this lovely summer month. DO Clean your Q Why? Because there can be lots of greasy build-up on (and...read more

Classic Comfort
The Grilled Cheese and Buddha Dog
First published 2010.05.20 | Toronto | Out & About
Classics are classic for a reason: because everybody loves them. Grilled cheese sandwiches and hot dogs (unfortunately for our thighs) are good examples of this theory and even our kids will agree....read more

Ab Rehab
Core Expectations
First published 2010.05.13 | Toronto | Health & Wellness
‘Washboard’ (as in laundry), ‘six-pack’ (as in Diet Coke), ‘ripped’ (as in T-shirt), ‘buff’ (as in the silver)…it’s all common terminology in the world of motherhood. But if you were to search for...read more

Mama’s Day Al Fresco
Picnic Spots for Mother’s Day in Toronto
First published 2010.05.06 | Toronto | Out & About
Picnic: a pleasure excursion at which a meal is often eaten outdoors (al fresco or en plein air), ideally taking place in a beautiful spot such as a park, beside a lake or with an interesting view....read more

Toronto: The Savvy Guide to May
May 2010
First published 2010.04.29 | Toronto | Monthly Guide
If April brings with it the promise of spring, then May’s popularity must come from its ability to deliver. A promise is a promise, but May is the real deal. Here’s how to make sure you make the...read more

Not the Same Old
SCKC Clothing Store
First published 2010.04.08 | Toronto | Gear
Just because we buy the same clothes, coffee, furniture and books as the rest of the western world doesn’t mean our kids are destined for the same sameness. Does it? If you’re worried the teacher...read more

Cracking Easter
Easter Family Activities
First published 2010.04.01 | Toronto | Out & About
Just off the heels of March break and bam! It’s a four-day weekend with your beloved and the kids. If you’re looking for some fun in the city and you feel like you’ve already taken TO by storm, we’ve...read more

Toronto: The Savvy Guide to April
April 2010
First published 2010.03.25 | Toronto | Monthly Guide
Eggs are, without a doubt, the pre-eminent symbol of April (preferably chocolate ones), so this month we’re celebrating fertility, chocolate and Mother Earth. You see the connections? We’re looking...read more

Fantastic Female Foodies
Great Cookbooks by Toronto Women
First published 2010.03.18 | Toronto | Food & Drink
Toronto has an abundance of fantastic female foodies—women who know how to entertain with flair and finesse. Unsurprisingly, most of these women have collaborated with family members to produce some...read more

Brand New Bash
Birthday Party Ideas
First published 2010.03.11 | Toronto | Birthday Parties
Sometimes it feels like there are no new birthday party ideas—especially if you’re looking to entertain a class full of kids in the winter or early spring. We know you want to be a social innovator...read more

Break It Down
March Break Camps in Toronto
First published 2010.03.04 | Toronto | Family Life
Everyone deserves a break—even our kids, whom we all know have it pretty good most of the time. Whether our kids are toddlers, preschool or school-aged kids, we love March Break because it lets us...read more

Toronto: The Savvy Guide to March
March 2010
First published 2010.02.25 | Toronto | Monthly Guide
You just can’t count on March for anything. Sometimes it rains, sometimes it snows. It’s not always winter but it’s not yet spring. Neurotic, perhaps, but there is still lots to do. Here’s our guide...read more

Where the Love Is
Family & Valentine’s Day Activities
First published 2010.02.11 | Toronto | Out & About
You don’t need a holiday to say ‘I love you’ to your special someones. You show them your love every day in everything you do. But this year, with St. Valentine’s and Family Day falling on the same...read more

Hockey Sock Heaven
Sureman36 and SOCK-cessories
First published 2010.02.04 | Toronto | Gear
Ever wonder why you never lose any hockey socks to sock heaven? Even the angels above don’t want them. Well, hold onto your Tim Hortons’ cup because we have solutions to the dreaded hockey sock...read more

Toronto: The Savvy Guide to February
February 2010
First published 2010.01.28 | Toronto | Monthly Guide
Feb gets a bad rap but let’s look closer. We’ve got a lot of love this month with Family Day and Valentine’s Day. And if you’re in BC and you don’t have Family Day, you’ve got the Olympics to be...read more

Get Out and Play
TSSC Moms' League
First published 2010.01.21 | Toronto | Out & About
We know you would do anything for the luxury of time like the old days when you could wake up and say to one of your girlfriends, ‘What do you want to do today?’. Well, we can’t give you that back...read more

Feeling Groovy
Groove Creative Arts Centre
First published 2010.01.14 | Toronto | Family Life
Sometimes it can be hard to find your groove, particularly when a new term of extra-curricular programming starts. You know the drill. Karate gets bumped to Wednesday to make room for dance, which...read more

Winter Park-ing
Exploring High Park in Winter
First published 2010.01.07 | Toronto | Out & About
With the holidays past us and the gifts all unwrapped, sometimes January can feel a little bleak. To chase away some of the post-December blahs, we wanted to remind you of that really big gift you...read more

Toronto: The Savvy Guide to January
January 2010
First published 2009.12.31 | Toronto | Monthly Guide
The usual resolutions are just another thing on your to do list, so we say forget about them since you’re perfect just the way you are. We’ve got some simple resolutions that will help make January a...read more

Tell All Your Peeps
Little Peeps
First published 2009.12.17 | Toronto | Gear
We were all a twitter when we heard the news. Could it be true? Another great kids’ store has opened its doors in Leslieville? As quick as could be, we winged our way down to Queen Street East to...read more