Family Life

Shmoliday Cards

To send or not to send…(cards, that is). It seems that the printed holiday card is facing extinction—to the point…

Christmas Books - SavvyMom

The Savvy Five: Books for the Holidays

There’s nothing like a good book to enjoy over the holidays with the family. So with this month’s Savvy Five, we’ve got some great reads to inspire some good family activities, perfect for the upcoming holiday weeks—because SavvyMoms know that sometimes too much unstructured time is not a good time!

Putting Reason Back into the Holiday Season

With all the shopping, baking, decorating and holiday preparations, we sometimes forget what the holiday is supposed to be about:…

Ski Savvy

If snow on the streets has you yearning for snow on the mountains, it’s time to start making a plan.…

Horton is Back

Horton Who, you say? He has been loved by generations of kids since Dr. Seuss immortalized him in the 1954…

Now I Know How to Blow Dry

With the new economy and all, we are spending a lot more time doing things ourselves. No more getting a…

It’s Taxing

This season is filled with joy—but it’s also filled with things to do. One of those is the not so joyous task of taking a look at your family tax situation to ensure everything is in good order by the end of the year. And as if you don’t have enough to think about as a parent, now you have more to think about at tax time (congratulations).

Bag Lady

Suggestions for getting your kids to help carry their stuff in from the car wanted

Take to the Streets

These quirky stores on Bank Street are perfect spots for finding fun gifts.