SavvyMom
SavvyMom brings moms across Canada solutions to their everyday dilemmas, from green living to home organization, finding the best baby and mom products, planning birthday parties and entertaining the kids.
Keep Calm and Yoga On
An hour of yoga can be restorative and rejuvenating, so committing to five consecutive days of yoga might just be the jolt you need. Try one of these mini-retreats from Semperviva or YYoga.
Gymnastics for All
Kyle Shewfelt Gymnastics offers kids and parents the chance to flip over a whole range of gymnastic options, getting gold medal experience without the heavy competitive edge.
From the Editor’s Desk
‘Synthetic children’, news on the SAHM war, a strong statement on gender equality, teaching our kids grit and Google’s new rating system. That’s what caught our attention this week.
3 Gymnastics Places for Kids in Calgary
Kids are natural monkeys—climbing, rolling and jumping around are second nature. So why fight nature? Here are our fave spots to take our little monkeys for some just-for-fun tumbles.
More Than Just a Medication Reminder
Moms are busy, we all know this. And sometimes things slip through the cracks. With this innovative new app, taking your medication (and getting your family to take theirs) doesn’t have to.
Play Hard or Playdome
A day at the fair, without the threat of rain or sunburn? Sign us up. Canada’s largest indoor carnival, Playdome, is at BC Place stadium March 14–22.
Dig into the Prehistoric Past with Dinosaurs Alive
The Calgary Zoo’s Prehistoric Park roars back to life with Dinosaurs Alive. This popular exhibition returns bigger and better than before. Find walking routes suitable for all ages, do a dino dig, or simply let your dino-fan run wild amid these animatronic giants.
Froyo? YOLO! The Best Froyo in Ottawa
Frozen yogurt can taste a lot like ice cream, but the good news is that it’s healthier for you. A lot of flavours are low fat or fat free and some have added vitamins and probiotics. At the various self-serve frozen yogurt shops across the city, you pick a flavour and add as many toppings as you’d like, creating fun new combinations every time.
Artisanal Icons at Bake Shoppe in Toronto
Bake Shoppe has remade our favourite childhood treats, from flakes to PopTarts, and the results are droolworthy. They do custom cake creations and customized Pop Tarts, too.
Ceramic Desktop Whiteboard with Marker
You’ve got the write stuff with this new way to keep the conversation going.