Party Perfect
Kids’ Birthday Party Ideas
First published 2011.02.17 | Victoria | Family Life
With every year comes the glorious mom challenge of creating a birthday party that’s different than the last. Fortunately for us Victorians, there are some awesome venues and services to help make...read more

Victoria: The Savvy Guide to June
June 2010
First published 2010.05.27 | Victoria | 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

So Hip
Hip Baby
First published 2010.05.20 | Victoria | Gear
If you’ve made a life-long commitment to sustainability and reducing your footprint in this world, that doesn’t have to change when you have a baby. Hip Baby, a newly-opened store on Johnson Street,...read more

Victoria: The Savvy Guide to May
May 2010
First published 2010.04.29 | Victoria | 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

Delicious Dining for Everyone
Pizzeria Prima Strada and Lady Marmalade
First published 2010.04.15 | Victoria | Food & Drink
There are times when you just don’t feel like sharing a Pirate Pak at White Spot or a dip cone at the Q. Luckily, we have two wonderful local options sure to satisfy the ultra-foodie parent and the...read more

Victoria: The Savvy Guide to April
April 2010
First published 2010.03.25 | Victoria | 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

It’s Party Time
Birthday Parties in Victoria
First published 2010.03.18 | Victoria | Birthday Parties
How can you possibly make spring any better? With a birthday party of course! So to super–size the excitement, we’ve tracked down a few local resources that promise to make your next birthday bash...read more

Victoria: The Savvy Guide to March
March 2010
First published 2010.02.25 | Victoria | 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

Feeling Artsy
Art Corner
First published 2010.02.18 | Victoria | Family Life
Now that we’re all filled up with love and passion from last weekend, we want to take a moment to admire all the moms who, in the midst of giving their time, love and energy to care for their kids,...read more

Victoria: The Savvy Guide to February
February 2010
First published 2010.01.28 | Victoria | 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

Shape Your Year
Getting in Shape in Victoria
First published 2010.01.14 | Victoria | Health & Wellness
It seems to be everywhere: January resolution time. Get in shape and start off the year right, especially in this city which must have more full-time professional athletes per capita than any other...read more

Victoria: The Savvy Guide to January
January 2010
First published 2009.12.31 | Victoria | 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

A Savvy Holiday Story
Holiday Wishes
First published 2009.12.24 | Victoria | Family Life
‘Tis the night before Christmas, so we’ll make this one brief, We know all is perfect, your tree and the wreath. Just one more day, he says to you with a sigh, “No, no,” you respond, “there’s one...read more

It’s a Wrap!
Furochic
First published 2009.12.10 | Victoria | Green Living
We’re amazed at the amount of talented moms living in Victoria, the ones who take creative ideas and turn them into successful business ventures all while managing sleep deprivation, play dates and...read more

Victoria: The Savvy Guide to December
December 2009
First published 2009.11.26 | Victoria | Monthly Guide
No more frowning at the holiday music in the grocery store. December will be here in five days and you’ll want to embrace and enjoy all the excitement of the season. Here are our top tips to help you...read more

Which Way to the Beach
Cordova Beach and West Coast Cafe
First published 2009.11.12 | Victoria | Family Life
Welcome, Victorians, to our first issue of SavvyMom Today, Victoria edition. We have been spoiled with a glorious summer and fall. And now that the mornings are a little lighter and the afternoons a...read more