Latest
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- safety,family-life,home
- August 14, 2022
How to Build a Strong Neighbourhood for Kids
Knowing the neighbours is an important step to create safe and strong communities. Here's some ways to build a great neighbourhood for kids.
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- parenting
- August 14, 2022
How to Ease Out of Summer to Get Ready for School
Incorporating some of these activities into your family's daily routine throughout the end of summer can make for a smoother transition to get ready for school.
Family Life
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- safety,family-life,home
- August 14, 2022
How to Build a Strong Neighbourhood for Kids
Knowing the neighbours is an important step to create safe and strong communities. Here's some ways to build a great neighbourhood for kids.
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- entertainment,gear,family-life
- August 1, 2022
Fashion Inspo from The Summer I Turned Pretty
If your tween has fallen hard for everything The Summer I Turned Pretty, here are a few items to round out their wardrobe, décor, and leisure activities.
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- family-life,travel,games
- August 1, 2022
How to Plan a FUN Backyard Vacation
A backyard vacation can be a fun and inexpensive way to spend time together and build new memories as a family while spending time in green space.
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- family-life,travel
- August 1, 2022
Tips for Successfully Camping with Kids
Our family has camped since my oldest was four and my youngest was one. Here are the things we’ve found key to successfully camping with kids.
Mom 101
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- parenting
- August 14, 2022
How to Ease Out of Summer to Get Ready for School
Incorporating some of these activities into your family's daily routine throughout the end of summer can make for a smoother transition to get ready for school.
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- summer
- August 9, 2022
5 Fun Ideas for Savouring the Last Days of Summer
By mid-August our summer days are waning. I'm on a mission to help us all make the very most of this sacred time. Here are a few ideas for savouring the last days of Summer.
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- wellness,child-care,mom-101,health
- August 1, 2022
5 Signs Your Child Needs Glasses
Signs that your child needs glasses aren't always as clear-cut as seeing them squint or mentioning blurry vision. Here's what to look for...
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- recipegeek,entertainment,summer,drinks
- July 27, 2022
7 Tools for the Savvy Backyard Bartender
When summer arrives it is time for serious entertaining. Make sure your savvy backyard bartender has all the right tools.
Food
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- recipes,seasonal-faves,food
- August 11, 2022
14 Corn Recipes (Besides Plain Ol' Corn on the Cob)
While it's hard to tire of this popular side dish, there are so many ways you can enjoy fresh, local corn while it's at its best. Corn recipes are a thing!
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S'mores on a Stick
S'mores are the quintessential Canadian summer treat, but they're not exactly tidy to eat! So we made s'mores on a stick for my kid's class.
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Easy S'mores Fudge
With only 7 ingredients, children of reading age could make this easy s'mores fudge recipe themselves, with a little help from a supervising parent.
Health
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- wellness,child-care,mom-101,health
- August 1, 2022
5 Signs Your Child Needs Glasses
Signs that your child needs glasses aren't always as clear-cut as seeing them squint or mentioning blurry vision. Here's what to look for...
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The Classic Symbolism of Depression Might Be Preventing Mine
The classic symbolism of depression, a black dog looms over you and robs you of joy. My black dog is bringing me joy. He has brown paws.
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- fitness,family-life
- July 21, 2022
How to Teach a Kid to Ride a Bike
Making the leap from training wheels to two wheels is a big deal for kids AND parents. Here's how to teach a kid to ride a bike.
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Do You Pee When You Jump? You Need the Vagina Coach
If you pee when you jump or laugh, that's incontinence. We talk incontinence, kegels, and pelvic floor health with the Vagina Coach, Kim Vopni.
Birthday Parties
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- birthday-cakes
- August 14, 2022
6 Perfect Late Summer Birthday Cake Ideas
There's nothing better than a summer birthday party! Here are 6 fun and fabulous summer birthday cake ideas.
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- partysavvy,birthday-parties
- June 21, 2022
9 Tips for Throwing a Kid’s Birthday Party on a Budget
Big plans but a light wallet? Here's our expert tips for throwing a kids' birthday party on a budget.
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- recipegeek,loot-bags,birthday-themes,birthday-cakes,food,entertaining,dessert,birthday-parties
- June 14, 2022
Decorate-Your-Own Doughnut Birthday Party
Who needs a cake anymore? We say change it up and opt for a decorate-your-own doughnut birthday party instead!
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- birthday-themes,entertaining,birthday-parties
- April 24, 2022
How to Host an Old-Fashioned Picnic Birthday Party
Here is a complete primer on how to execute this simple, outdoor, picnic birthday party.
SAVVYSTORIES
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- food
- March 15, 2021
Easter Lemon and Whipped Cream Cake
This Easter treat your family to this bright and cheerful lemon & whipped cream layer cake.
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- mom-101
- January 21, 2021
Postpartum Depression Stole My First Year with My Baby
My youngest child is now one and I am left wondering what happened to her first year.