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11 Ideas to Use Up Excess Halloween Candy - SavvyMom

11 Ideas to Use Up Excess Halloween Candy

We love how much our kids love Halloween. And we hate being the fun police. Here are 11 ways to use up excess Halloween candy that’ll keep your fun cred intact.

Trick or Treating Guide to Halloween - SavvyMom

The Savvy Guide to Halloween

From pumpkin carving to DIY costumes to managing the excess candy (is there even such a thing?) our Savvy Guide to Halloween is full of tricks and treats to keep the spooky season fun and safe.

Lying to Kids - SavvyMom

Is Lying to Kids Ever OK? I Lie to Mine

Is lying to kids ever ok? It’s hypocritical of me to get upset with my children when they lie, because I clearly do it too.

Adulthood: A Great Leveller for All of Our Kids

By the time we’ve grown up, it’s hard to tell who excelled at what as kids. We’re all pretty much equal, give or take, when it comes to how we live our lives.

Guide to Age-Appropriate Kids Chores - SavvyMom

An Age-Appropriate Guide for Kids Chores

Part of guiding our kids through childhood and into the world of adulting involves lessons in accountability. Assigning kids chores is a great way to do this.

Best Family Board Games - SavvyMom

Best Family Board Games for All Ages

With everything from potty humour to strategy, at least one of these family board games will be a hit with your crew.

Being Forced to Move In with My Parents Enriched My Kids' Lives - SavvyMom

Being Forced to Move in with My Parents Enriched My Kids’ Lives

We didn’t move in with my parents voluntarily. We had our house sold out from under us by our previous landlords.

The Savvy Guide to October - SavvyMom

The Savvy Guide to October

From Thanksgiving through to Halloween and beyond (we see you, winter holidays), our Savvy Guide to October shares all of the things to spice up your month.

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Discover Carter’s PurelySoft Collection: Where Comfort Meets Style

When it comes to dressing our little ones, comfort and quality are non-negotiable. Enter PurelySoft by Carter’s—a collection designed to deliver both.