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Mom Panel: Reviews on Pampers From Moms Knee-Deep in Diapering

There’s no denying that when you’re a parent, there’s a lot to know. From feeding to sleeping to strollers and…

The Importance of Aunts and Uncles

Uncles and aunts – the really good ones – are a special kind of people. They show up to everything. They babysit. Play with the kids when their parents are too tired. And they love them. They absolutely love and adore them.

The Best Store-Bought Meals, Snacks, and Desserts

The Best Store-Bought Meals, Snacks, and Desserts

When ‘homemade’ just isn’t in the cards, turn to these grocery store meals, snacks, and treats to help make mealtimes work.

These Matchy Spider-Man Shoes for Fathers and Sons are Marvel-lous!

Marvel has teamed up with New Balance to create a special edition of Spider-Man sneakers, for both the little ones in your life, and the man in your life.

A Cool Day Camp for Your Budding Broadcast Journalists

Have you got a little journalist in your house? Here’s a pretty cool summer day camp for kids if you do.

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Potty Training Tips from a Parent Who Has Been There

My first child was ridiculously difficult to potty train. My second was one of those magical unicorn toddlers who potty-trained herself in a couple of days. My third is proving to be a tough nugget. Which is why I’m all about anything and everything that can make the process of potty training a teensy bit easier.

tipping at restaurants with kids

Why Do I Tip Waiters Up to 50%? Because I Have Kids

Call me crazy, but sometimes Mommy likes to eat at a restaurant that doesn’t have chicken fingers on the menu. So I tip really well when I bring my kids to nice restaurants. Like – up to 50% when I take my five year-old out.

PipsPass Is A ClassPass For Kids’ Activities

PipsPass is an online service that offers parents the chance to buy packs of class passes which they can use at a wide variety of programs. Activities include everything from dance and art to paddle boarding and cooking classes.

Build-Your-Own Donut in Ottawa. Because, Donuts

Newly opened on Ottawa’s Bank Street in the Blue Heron Mall, customers can build their own donuts at Maverick’s.

10 Day Trips Around Toronto

Break out of weekend monotony with a day trip designed for family fun.

14 Creative Loot Bag Ideas

For the best birthday party loot bags, think quality over quantity this party season and turn to one of these 14 creative ideas.

SavvyMom “Nut Job 2 Advanced Screening Giveaway” Contest! | Rules & Regulations

The following contest is intended for play in Canada only and shall only be construed and evaluated according to Canadian…

13 of the Best Summer Books for 2017

Whether you plan to spend entire days lounging around with your feet up or you’re hoping to devour a few pages when the kids are in bed, here are our picks for best summer books 2017.

Canada 150 Events in and Around Calgary

Canada’s 150th birthday is something to celebrate! We’ve sussed out the best family-friendly events to get your patriotism on in and around the city.

Club Square is Ottawa’s Hottest Destination for Kids

Club Square, the new ‘edutainment’ facility in Ottawa’s West End, has everything kids (and parents) will love. From great summer day camps to classes in art, coding and LEGO building – there’s something for everyone to take advantage of.

fashiontruck: A Cute Mobile Boutique With Even Cuter Clothes

Fashiontruck is a chic, adorable mobile boutique featuring great style at reasonable prices. And the beauty of is that it’s, well, a truck. Meaning it has wheels and can be parked in your driveway, outside your gym or at your next parent council meeting.

easy ways to eat healthier in the summer

6 Ways to Eat Healthier This Summer (Without Trying Very Hard)

One of my favourite life hacks for achieving this is keeping a bottle of real fruit juice in the fridge. When you get the good stuff, aka real, no-sugar-added, honest-to-goodness-old-fashioned Florida orange juice, you reap the benefits.

Canada 150 Festivities: Happening at Rouge National Urban Park

In honour of the big 1-5-0 for Canada this year, the park is playing host to a bunch of great events that also happen to be free.

Moms Raise Awareness for Childhood Cancer at First Canadian Mom Shave Event

With more than 10,000 children battling cancer in Canada, Childhood Cancer Canada is hoping to raise awareness about the need for research funding with events like the Mom Shave event I attended today. Thankfully there were tissues.

The Beauty of 7-Year-Old Awkwardness

My 7-year old daughter came running into the kitchen excitedly when she heard music playing. She wanted to dance. Her movement strikes me. It holds me still in my place. And so I just stand back and watch.