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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Charitable Teacher Gifts for Every Passion

By Janice Quirt / May 31, 2022

Your child’s teacher definitely deserves something special. If they’ve seen their share of mugs or gift cards, here are some ideas for charitable teacher gifts that give back.

Fairy Door Trails in Ontario - SavvyMom

Fairy Door Trails in Ontario

By Janice Quirt / May 28, 2022

Fairy doors are said to invite fairies to move between the fairy kingdom and our world. Visit these enchanting fairy door trails, and be inspired to build your own fairy garden!

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Flip the Switch on Easter Meals

By Janice Quirt / April 10, 2022

We want to visit with everyone and truly be present, not stuck in the kitchen for hours on end. With that in mind, here’s how to take the toil out of Easter meals this year.

Easter Basket Goodies That Aren't Chocolate - SavvyMom

Awesome Easter Basket Goodies That Aren’t Chocolate

By Janice Quirt / April 10, 2022

We adore hiding chocolate eggs, but we also want Easter basket goodies that aren’t chocolate (in all the sweet pastels and vibrant hues of spring) to top things up.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for All the Loves of Your Life

By Janice Quirt / February 1, 2022

Here are a few sweet little Valentine’s Day gift ideas that will add some extra sparkle to February 14th for every love of your life.

Winter Hiking Gear Essentials - SavvyMom

Best Winter Hiking Gear for Families

By Janice Quirt / January 4, 2022

There’s no bad weather, only bad equipment. Here are our top winter hiking gear essentials to make winter strolls more fun and comfortable plus safer, to boot.

National Parks That Are Perfect for Families in the Winter

By Janice Quirt / November 30, 2020

There are magical, natural experiences waiting at parks across Canada. If you’re thinking about planning a winter trip in Canada, this is a must-read.

How to Differentiate Weekends from Weekdays And Make Them Memorable

By Janice Quirt / July 21, 2020

What is TGIF or “working for the weekend” when every day of the week could be the same? It’s worthwhile to delineate these days, and here’s how.

10 Nostalgic Things to Do with Your Kids to Feel Warm and Fuzzy Again

By Janice Quirt / March 30, 2020

Looking for something to do with the kids? Kick it old school and try some of our favourite childhood hobbies on for size.

Family-Friendly Hiking Trails in the GTA

By Janice Quirt / March 15, 2020

Rediscover the thrill of exploring the great outdoors with these totally awesome trail adventures that are perfect for families.