Heather Dixon
Heather Dixon is Editor-in-Chief of SavvyMom.ca, a writer and a Mom to three highly advanced little girls (according to her husband and her). She’s also a runner, a reader and a lover of wine and beer - which is why she runs.
Why We Think This Family Film is Going to Be One of the Best of 2019
In our opinion, this incredible stop-motion animation film is one of the best family movies of 2019. Here’s why.
I Tried Orangetheory Fitness for a Month Even Though I Hate the Gym. Here’s What I Think.
I don’t dislike my body or how I look. My desire to be fit has nothing to do with me wanting to be thinner and everything to do with me wanting to have more energy, to feel good and to be strong.
Pick of the Week: Oven to Table by Jan Scott
When my husband and I recently decided to up our dinner game after realizing we were stuck in a boring food rut, we discovered the incredible benefits of one-pan, one-sheet and one-pot meals.
Emily Blunt’s Sweet Acceptance Speech Will Warm Your Cold, Frigid Bones Right Now
If you’re like most of us here in January in Canada, you’re cold right now and could use some sappy, good news to warm your cold, cold body.
Netflix’s New Year’s Eve Countdowns for Kids Are A Gift To Every Tired Parent
Because I know from first-hand experience that hell hath no fury like a tired kid, I have no desire to let my kids stay up until midnight on New Year’s Eve, only to have them wake up a mere 6 hours later. The solution? Netflix.
How to Soothe Your Child’s Sore Throat at Home
When your little one complains of a sore, scratchy throat, it’s hard not to worry that it’ll turn into something…
What’s New with Nintendo this Season: Fun Gamer Gifts for Kids
You can get all nostalgic about the glory days of learning what “up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A” meant. And your kid can get new systems and games to enjoy. Win-win!
Our Top Picks for Baby, Pregnancy & Kid Gear 2018
The first annual SavvyMom Awards have wrapped up, and we loved checking out the best of the best in baby, pregnancy and little kid gear in Canada. Here’s what we voted our favourites and where to find them!
6 of Our Favourite Podcasts by Women
These aren’t necessarily about parenting, but they’re all relatable, interesting podcasts being created by some really cool women—and loved by Moms.
18 Month Milestones: What Do I Need to Know at the 18-Month Baby Checkup
I think it’s safe to say that as parents, it can be hard to stay on top of everything you…