Janice Quirt

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Janice calls Toronto and Orangeville home, living with a fun and chaotic blended family with 5 kids, ranging from age 6 to17. She adores coffee, chocolate and teaching yoga and barre classes to her community. One day she’d like to live on the beach but for now she can be found in Toronto’s indie coffee shops and the forests of Caledon.

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Almost Free and Free Ontario Outings for Families

By Janice Quirt / January 28, 2023

The following free (and almost free) Ontario outings are all within 1.5 hrs of Toronto and offer a variety of fun with the bonus of getting you out of the house.

Ideas for Holiday Gifts for Tweens

By Janice Quirt / December 11, 2022

The holidays are still a blast even if there aren’t as many toys involved. Here’s some ideas for holiday gifts for tweens…

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Best Winter Gear for Kids

By Janice Quirt / November 1, 2022

We know, we don’t necessarily want to think about the cold weather either, but the proper winter gear for kids can make the cold and snow more enjoyable.

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Building a Capsule Wardrobe for Kids

By Janice Quirt / October 23, 2022

A capsule wardrobe for kids should totally be a thing. Here are the pieces that make it work, swapping in and out of different outfits easily.

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Gender-Inclusive Kids Wardrobe Refresh

By Janice Quirt / October 4, 2022

Is it time for a kids wardrobe refresh? Not everything has to be pink frills or blue athletics. Here are some of our favourite gender-inclusive picks…

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Easy Kids Bedroom Updates

By Janice Quirt / September 18, 2022

Time for a change? These easy kids bedroom updates will see them through another few years, at least. Plus, a room makeover is always a fun project.

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Fun Stationery Supplies for Back to School

By Janice Quirt / August 23, 2022

Who says school supplies have to be boring?! Check out these useful but fun stationery supplies for back to school…

How to Build a Strong Neighbourhood for Kids - SavvyMom

How to Build a Strong Neighbourhood for Kids

By Janice Quirt / August 14, 2022

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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Fashion Inspo from The Summer I Turned Pretty

By Janice Quirt / August 1, 2022

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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More Father’s Day Ideas for Cool Gifts for Dad

By Janice Quirt / June 1, 2022

Big, small, modern, traditional – this round-up of cool gifts for Dad has got it all.