Family Life

The Savvy Five: Kids’ Books

Our fave kids’ books that parents and children alike will love.

You Could Win a Munsch

My favourite books as a small child were The Little Engine That Could and The Paper Bag Princess. Or maybe…

Putting It Down

This past December, I found myself in quite a predicament. My phone stopped working and I had to order a…

New Year, New Activities

Feel like mixing things up a bit so your kids can try a new activity? Here are two excellent after-school programs for kids wanting some hands-on creativity or some skill development in sports.

Saying Thanks

Rediscover the art of writing a great thank-you card with a little help from letterpress cards from this local Ottawa business.

Good for the Sole

Get off your feet and indulge in a little relaxation this winter at the Sole Spa where you can get special mommy deals and more.

A Heartfelt Congratulations

I learned last week that one of our very savvy scribes—Andrea Tomkins—who contributes content for our Ottawa edition and also…

The Savvy Guide to Winter Fun

Ideas to inspire you to head outside and enjoy the snow

My Telephone Song

This catchy tune just for kids makes memorizing their phone number as easy as 123 (and saves you a lot of trouble reciting it as well).