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.
10 Toys for Creative Play
Creativity. Imagination. Open-ended play. No matter what you call it, it’s having a moment, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! So take a break from plastics, characters and big brands—plus those long lists of instructions—and embrace the whimsical instead. Playtime suddenly got fun again!
From the Editor’s Desk
It’s been quite a week for hot topics in the parenting world. Measles, miscarriage, new baby food guidelines, Gwyneth’s latest bright idea and Valentine’s Day have got us talking.
Baked Risotto with Chicken and Spinach
Serves 4-6
SOS: Save Our Skin
Winter weather can wreak havoc on our largest organ—the skin. But we have a few ideas that can help.
Raise the Bar with Hummingbird Chocolate
Make everyone in the family your valentine with a sweet trip to Hummingbird Chocolate’s new factory in Almonte. Take a tour and watch them make their soy-, gluten-, and dairy-free chocolates. Find out more.
PC Valentine Medium Mailbox
A Valentine’s Day pick for kids that really delivers—they’ve got mail!
Warm up to Winter with the YYC Hot Chocolate Fest
Winter in Calgary just got a whole lot sweeter. Cosy up with a steaming mug of cocoa while supporting a great cause. The YYC Hot Chocolate Fest runs throughout the month of February, giving families a tasty excuse to indulge their chocolate fantasies.
Monkey Business
At 3 Little Monkeys in Ottawa, eco-friendly offerings include bamboo swaddling blankets, organic crib mattresses, non-toxic wooden toys, party dresses and three-piece suits for kids and furniture from cult faves like Stokke and Oeuf.