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Vancouver November Guide

Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to November

Have fun with the family before the calendar fills up! Our Savvy Guide to November in Vancouver makes the most of right now while planning for next month.

How to Cut Bars and Squares Evenly and Neatly

Need some tips and tricks for perfectly cut bars and squares for your holiday baking? Here you go!

Ways to enjoy and things to do in November - SavvyMom

In Praise of November: Fun Family Things to Do Together This Month

Now that Halloween has come and gone, we’re all about focusing on peace and joy. Here are some ways to enjoy and things to do in November.

Blackberry Crumb Bars Recipe - SavvyMom

Blackberry Crumb Bars

If you’re looking for something other than cookies for your fall family baking, why not give these blackberry crumb bars a try?

What Time Does Trick-or-Treating Start? SavvyMom

What Time Does Trick or Treating Start?

Here are some tips to let you know when it’s a good time to start trick or treating (and when you should probably call it a night) this Halloween.

Things to Do in Vancouver in November - SavvyMom

Find Family Fun in Vancouver in November and the Lower Mainland

Vancouver in November still has some autumn fun still to enjoy if it’s too early to ponder the holidays, along with some unique arts events and family attractions, too.

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.

Things to Do in Ottawa in November - SavvyMom

Things to Do for Family Fun in Ottawa in November

The fun doesn’t stop in Ottawa in November (and the National Capital Region). There are lots of fun events and activities for NCR families.

Things to do in Calgary in November - SavvyMom

Family Events & Activities Happening in Calgary in November

YYC is jam packed with activities the whole family can get excited about. There’s tons of fun to be had both indoors and outside in Calgary in November!

Toronto in November: Canada's Wonderland Winterfest - SavvyMom

Fun Family Things to Do in and Around Toronto in November

This is the month we start to think about staying in, but November in Toronto and the GTA is packed with holiday-themed outings and attractions.

Monster Cookies

There’s nothing scary about these monster cookies, despite the name. They’re crisp-edged chewy-centred cookies that are loaded with lots of flavour and crunch.

I Couldn't Stop Reliving My Traumatic Birth Experience - SavvyMom

Two Babies Later, I Can’t Forget My Traumatic Birth Experience

I was barely conscious of his birth. I closed my eyes in the silence as he was born without a sound. I couldn’t stop reliving my traumatic birth experience.

Helping Kids to Understand Privilege - SavvyMom

Helping Your Kids to Understand Privilege

Our parents wanted us to be grateful for what we had, to understand privilege. And gratitude doesn’t stem from feeling bad about yourself.

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.

Jack O'Lantern Pot Pies Recipe - SavvyMom

Jack-o’-Lantern Pot Pies

Carving Jack-o’-Lantern faces into the pastry of these mini pot pies adds some festive fun your kids will love for their pre-trick or treating dinner.

Halloween in Toronto - SavvyMom

Family Activities and Events for Halloween in Toronto

We round up events and attractions for Halloween in Toronto that we think will get your whole family in the Halloween spirit, without too many major scares.

What's On for Halloween in Vancouver - SavvyMom

What’s On for a Family Fun Halloween in Vancouver

There’s plenty of fun for Halloween in Vancouver and the surrounding region this year, with the usual spooktacular favourites.

Fun Halloween in Calgary - SavvyMom

Family Fun and Spooktacular Events for Halloween in Calgary

There’s no shortage of spooktacular things to scream about when it comes to Halloween in Calgary!

Family Activities and Events for Halloween in Ottawa

Spooky Fun Family Events and Activities for Halloween in Ottawa

Halloween in Ottawa is almost here, and with the leaves turning brilliant colours the National Capital Region is gearing up for a spooktacular Halloween.

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.