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Water Safety Week - SavvyMom

Drowning Prevention Week: Important Tips for Swimming Safely

During Drowning Prevention Week we focus on water safety and tips and awareness to prevent drowning incidents.

How Long Shuuld the Party Last? - SavvyMom

Birthday Party Planning 101: How Long Should the Party Last?

How long should a birthday party last? How many kids should you invite? Find out with our easy guidelines.

Tips for Serving Cake and Ice Cream Like a Pro - SavvyMom

3 Tips for Serving Cake and Ice Cream Like a Pro

Here are three fuss-free tips for serving cake and ice cream that will impress your guests and make your clean up a snap at any celebration.

Beaches Near Calgary: Johnson Lake in Banff - SavvyMom

The Best Beaches in Calgary for Families

With the temperatures in Calgary heating up for the summer, we’ve rounded up 9 beaches near Calgary to help your family cool off!

Beaches in Ottawa Mooney's Bay - SavvyMom

The Best Beaches near Ottawa for Families

The best beaches in Ottawa are perfect for families seeking the sun. With a wide range of options available, you can explore a new beach each week.

Family-Friendly Toronto Beaches Cobourg Beach - SavvyMom

Best Family-Friendly Toronto Beaches

Summer is here and that means we need a pocket guide to the best Toronto beaches an hour or two out of the city. Pack the sunscreen and towels and let’s go!

Family-Friendly Local Vancouver Beaches - SavvyMom

Best Family-Friendly Local Vancouver Beaches

We are fortunate to have an amazing selection of public Vancouver beaches in and around the city, complete with sand, spectacular views, and activities.

We Need to Talk About Work Life Balance - SavvyMom

Parents: We Need to Talk About Work Life Balance

Offices don’t need more ping pong tables. Parents need work life balance. Invest in your people with flexible hours, more vacation time, and work-from-home options.

Parenting Cheat Day - SavvyMom

I Need a Cheat Day in Parenting

It’s draining trying to live by the standards for an optimal life, constantly saying no to all the fun stuff. I need a parenting cheat day.

Tomato and Bread Salad Recipe - SavvyMom

Tomato & Bread Salad

Menus at the cottage are simple, yet delicious. Fresh produce is abundant. This tomato and bread salad recipe is a definite staple.

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10 Simple Ideas for an Awesome Backyard Birthday Party

If you need a little inspiration for planning a summer birthday party, here are a few great tips and some simple-to-execute ideas.

Savvy Summer Entertaining Hacks - SavvyMom

16 Summer Entertaining Hacks You Need to Know About

Here’s a list of our favourite summer entertaining hacks guaranteed to make your warm-weather soirée a smashing success.

Should We Make Our Kids Say Sorry? - SavvyMom

Should We Make Our Kids Say Sorry?

If we make our kids say sorry ‘in the moment,’ we are not teaching, we are forcing them and potentially entering a power-struggle.

The Delicious Ice Cream Sandwich - SavvyMom

The Perfect, Super Simple, Make-At-Home Summer Treat: The Ice Cream Sandwich

There’s nothing like cold ice cream smothered between fresh-baked cookies. Here’s how to put together an awesome ice cream sandwich.

Frozen Chocolate Milk Recipe - SavvyMom

Simple Frozen Chocolate Milk

Save your money and make your own version of expensive frozen hot chocolate. Here’s how to make easy frozen chocolate milk.

20 Tips for Sending Your Child for Their First Time at Overnight Camp - SavvyMom

20 Tips for Parents Prepping Kids for Their First Time at Overnight Camp

Sending your child for their first time at overnight camp can be very emotional. Here are 20 tips to make this monumental experience A LOT easier for first-time parents.

quick and easy summer side dishes, tomato, basil and mozzarella salad

8 Go-To Summer Side Dishes

Move over main event. These 8 stunning summer side dishes are gonna steal the show at your next BBQ!

Tips for Successfully Camping with Kids - SavvyMom

Tips for Successfully Camping with Kids

Our family has camped since my oldest was four and my youngest was one. Here are the things we’ve found key to successfully camping with kids.

Calgary Spray Parks

The Best Splash Pads & Wading Pools in Calgary

Need a break from the summer heat? Check out our list of splash pads and wading pools in Calgary and get ready to have a splish-splashin’ great time!