Christmas

8 Charming Cookbooks for the Christmas Season

Some cookbooks are more useful than others for the holidays. Our food editor shares her favourite Christmas cookbooks that are indispensable for the festive season.

The Hottest Kids’ Toys for 2015

Oh yes—it’s the time of year when the most exciting and amazing toys hit shelves. It’s the power of play, and to watch a child absorbed in their imagination is an amazing thing. We’ve got the top toy picks for each age group that will delight and amaze, teach, and tickle their funny bones.

28 Classic DIY Christmas Recipes, Decor Ideas, and Kids’ Crafts

These days we’re pining for the simple life. So we’re taking you back to basics, and delivering 28 Classic DIY Christmas Recipes, Decor Ideas and Kids’ Crafts—all gathered from our community of talented bloggers.

Happy Holidays from Savvy HQ

Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, we hope the coming days bring you some happy times with your family. And we want to thank you for being such loyal readers in 2014. Each time you open, click or comment you help us to keep doing what we do best—bringing you the Savvy intel that makes being a mom just a little easier.

Easy Table Setting Guide for entertaining

How to Set a Table for Holiday Dinner Guests

Table setting isn’€™t nearly as complicated as it might seem, and the knowledge of a few basic rules will set…

15 Festive Recipes to Make this Christmas

If you’re looking for some inspiration for your holiday meals, here are a few excellent recipes designed to help you through the coming week.

How to Make Peppermint Candy Ornaments

Requiring nothing more than the candies themselves, some string or baker’s twine, and an oven (toaster ovens are perfect for this project, too!), you can let the kids loose to come up with their own edible creations.

Show Us Your Christmas: the SavvyMom December Photo-a-Day Challenge

This December, we’d love to invite you to take part in our December photo-a-day challenge. Follow the daily prompt words above to create a simple digital photo, then share it on Instagram and tag your pictures with #SMphotoaday so that we can keep up with what our readers are making, baking, eating, and celebrating through the month of December.

T’was the Night Before Christmas: 9 Ideas for Creating December 24 Traditions

If you’re looking for inspiration for creating your own family traditions for the holidays, specifically Christmas Eve, here’s 9 ideas that will get you started.