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The Benefits of Having a Pet - SavvyMom

The Benefits of Having a Pet

There are lots of benefits that having a pet. Here are 6 positive ways a dog, cat, bird, fish, or guinea pig will impact your kids.

Easy Acts of Kindness for Kids - SavvyMom

Easy Acts of Kindness for Kids

There are few things kids love more than making others happy. Here are some easy and thoughtful acts of kindness for kids (and for you!).

Honey Madeleines Recipe - SavvyMom

Honey Madeleines

A must-have on any brunch menu is a simple honey madeleines recipe. This cake-like-slightly-egg-shaped cookie is hands down my favourite sweet treat.

A Parents' Guide to the Weirdest (and Scariest) Extreme Winter Sports - SavvyMom

A Parent’s Guide to the Weirdest (and Scariest) Winter Sports

A teenager in a shiny unitard is hurtling head-first down an ice chute at highway speeds… How does this happen? Who signs the permission form? This is the wild world of winter sports parenting.

Johnston Canyon Banff Winter Hikes in Calgary - SavvyMom

Our Favourite Winter Hikes in Calgary and the Surrounding Areas

Is your family itching to get outside and explore? You don’t have to go far to experience wonderful winter hikes in Calgary and the beauty of nature in and around the city.

Winter Hiking Trails in Ottawa - SavvyMom

The Best Winter Hiking Trails in Ottawa for Families

With so many winter hiking trails in Ottawa and the capital region, you can try a new location every time you head out.

Classic Tourtiere Recipe - SavvyMom

Classic Tourtiere

Everyone at the table will have their eye on this classic tourtiere. It’s perfect for heating up for a warm and filling winter lunch after a busy morning playing outside in the snow.

Toronto Winter Hikes Mill Pond Park Trail - SavvyMom

Best Toronto Winter Hikes with Kids

Stir-crazy? Worried the kids (and you) are spending too much time on screens? These spots are perfect for relaxed Toronto winter hikes with kids.

Rice Lake Loop Winter Hiking in Vancouver - SavvyMom

Best Spots for Winter Hiking in Vancouver for Families

Rustle up some warm toques and check out some of these local family-friendly spots for winter hiking in Vancouver and the surrounding areas.

Pancake Tuesday Fun Idea - SavvyMom

Pancake Fun: An Activity for Pancake Tuesday

Here’s a little pancake fun — an activity that’s perfect for Pancake Tuesday.

Easy Homemade Pancakes from Scratch Recipe - SavvyMom

Easy Homemade Pancakes from Scratch

This recipe for homemade pancakes from scratch has only 5 ingredients, no sugar or oil, and could not be simpler or easier to make.

Sweet & Simple Ways to Show You Care This Valentine's Day - SavvyMom

Sweet and Simple Ways to Show Your Kids You Care this Valentine’s Day

Here are a few simple and small ways to show your kids you care on Valentine’s Day.

Kids' Books That Celebrate Love for Valentine's Day - SavvyMom

Kids’ Books That Celebrate Love

Cuddle up with stories about love, just in time for Valentine’s Day. These kids’ books that celebrate love are sweeter than any chocolate heart.

Valentine's Day in Ottawa - SavvyMom

Sweet Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Ottawa

Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Ottawa? We’ve gathered some sweet ideas to say “I love you” as a family, or, if you get a babysitter, as a date night.

Valentines Day in Toronto - SavvyMom

Sweet Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Toronto

Not feeling romantic these days but V-Day is coming up and we need to keep the spark alive. Here are some sweet ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Toronto.

Valentine's Day in Vancouver - SavvyMom

Sweet Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Vancouver

There are lots of ways to celebrate that are fun, don’t cost much, and don’t interfere with bedtime. Here are some sweet ideas for Valentine’s Day in Vancouver.

Valentine's Day in Calgary - SavvyMom

Sweet Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Calgary

Ready to make plans but don’t know where to start? Check out our list of sweet activities to try for Valentine’s Day in Calgary!

How to Create a Build-Your-Own-Sandwich Bar for a Crowd

How to Create a Build-Your-Own-Sandwich Bar for a Crowd

Need to feed a large crowd? A DIY sandwich bar is a surefire way to please everyone at your next gathering or party.

Muffin Tin Tuna Melts Recipe - SavvyMom

Muffin Pan Tuna Melts

Perfect for weekend lunches, or a simple weeknight dinner, making these tuna melts in a muffin tin is a fun twist on an otherwise classic creation.

Fun Family Activities in Vancouver in February - SavvyMom

Fun Family Activities in Vancouver in February

Now here we are in Vancouver in February, a month that often brings clear skies and cold temperatures to our beautiful city. We have LOTS to do and see this month.