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Watermelon Benefits - SavvyMom

Eat This Superfood to Beat the Heat During the Dog Days of Summer

Don’t grab a sports drink on hot days. Reach for watermelon, summer’s greatest superfood, with all the watermelon benefits you can name…

Ideas for the Best Summer Ever - SavvyMom

21 Ideas for the Best Summer Ever

From easy desserts to entertaining hacks and tips for hosting picnic, pie, birthday, and movie parties, we’ve got great ideas for your best summer ever.

The 3 Gs of Canada Day Fun - SavvyMom

The 3 Gs of Canada Day Fun

Canada Day might be a one-day wonder this year, but that’s all the more reason to make it a super day with these 3 Gs of Canada Day fun!

Vancouver in July - SavvyMom

Summer Family Fun in Vancouver in July

Check out some of the fun happening around the region, from festivals to fairs, shows to markets. These great events are in and around Vancouver in July…

Calgary in July - SavvyMom

Fun Family Activities and Events in Calgary in July

There are so many ways to get outside and enjoy the sunshine with your family in Calgary in July. Check out some of our favourites!

Ottawa in July - SavvyMom

Fun Family Events in Ottawa in July

With a lineup of exciting events and activities, there’s no shortage of adventure for everyone with these family events and activities in Ottawa in July.

Canada Day Ice Cream Cake - SavvyMom

Canada Day Ice Cream Cake

This Canada Day ice cream cake features fresh raspberries so we’ll devour the frozen goodness with glowing hearts and minimal guilty conscience.

Things to do in Toronto in July

Fun Things to Do with Kids in Toronto in July

If you’re sticking around the city, your family has a ton of fun things to do in Toronto in July.

Canada Day hat craft - SavvyMom

Canada Day Hat Craft

This fun (and simple) Canada Day hat craft will make your kid a proud Canadian and a proud crafter. The glitter is optional.

The Savvy Guide to July - SavvyMom

The Savvy Guide to July

School is out and the pools and parks are open. Summer is here! But it won’t last forever. Here’s our Savvy Guide to July to help you make the most of it.

Perfect Canada Day Party Menu - SavvyMom

The Perfect Menu for a Canada Day Party

Ice wine sangria? Maple-mustard clubhouse sandwich? These homegrown flavours are a delicious nod to the nation for a perfect Canada Day party.

The Savvy Summer Survival Guide

Our Savvy Summer Survival Guide shares tips and ideas for new and new-to-you ways to maximize your summer fun and live your best summer family life.

Simple Summer Birthday Party - SavvyMom

How to Throw a Simple Summer Birthday Party

A simple and casual (but fun!) barbeque could be your easiest summer birthday party yet. Here are some ideas to get you started.

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Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad

This Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad is the prettiest (and arguably the simplest) salad you will make this summer.

Cake Balls Recipe

Canada Day Cake Balls

These cute little cake balls are easy to make, travel well, hold up in warm weather, and are perfect for Canada Day.

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.

Chicken Burgers Recipe - SavvyMom

Lite Chicken Burgers

This recipe for Lite Chicken Burgers is from Stephanie Valentine’s Love What’s on Your Plate: Wholesome Recipes to Cherish & Share. 

Pick of the Week: Love What's on Your Plate - SavvyMom

Pick of the Week: Love What’s on Your Plate

Love What’s on Your Plate: Wholesome Recipes to Cherish and Share is our SavvyMom Pick of the Week. It’s a cookbook borne of true love for family and for food.

Coffee Popsicles - SavvyMom

Coffee Popsicles (Only for Parents!)

Summer heat getting you down? Need something cold and caffeinated but can’t sneak away to the coffee shop? Coffee popsicles are a thing!

Best Spots for Berry Picking in Ottawa - SavvyMom

Best U-Pick Berry Farms in the Vancouver-Area

Read on for a list of the top U-pick berry farms, with markets and tons of great activities around Vancouver. Some even offer ice cream!