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5 Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Vancouver

5 Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Vancouver

Here are a few of our favourite ways to celebrate the Chinese or Lunar New Year with your family in Vancouver.

A Valentine’s Date Night with Nanny, Chauffer, and Fine Dining

A Valentine’s Date Night with Nanny, Chauffer, and Fine Dining

A multi-course dinner with fine wine, a chauffeur, and a nanny at home looking after the kids? It’s not a pipe dream. It’s a reality thanks to a new offering from this Alberta resort.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Trump - SavvyMom

How to Talk to Your Kids About Trump

The ‘why’ of the US election is a difficult one to understand even for adults, there are many teachable moments here. It will not be easy to talk to kids about this, but it is necessary.

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Party Popcorn

This party popcorn is a fun kid-friendly pre-dinner appetizer or party snack.

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The Perfect Drinking Glass for Toddlers

French kids don’t use sippy cups. These little glass cups are the reason why.

Canada’s 150: the Best Ways for Families to Get Involved

Is your family excited to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday? 2017 will boast a variety of family-friendly events highlighting Canada’s identity and culture across the country. Here are our picks of the best events and activities for families during the #Canada150 celebration.

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Baby on the (Left) Hip: The Neat Reason We Carry Babies on our Left Sides

There’s a fascinating (and very scientific) reason why we tend to carry our babies on our left hip.

I Am 100% Certain I’m a Fabulous Mother. Why Aren’t You?

Why are you mothers so hard on yourselves? I’ll admit it first. I’m a fabulous mother.

The Best Toboggan Hills in the GTA

The snow may be on and off this winter, but when it’s on, one of the most memorable and giggle-inducing activities you can do is to hit the hills and go tobogganing. Climbing those slopes is a great workout, it’s low-cost fun, and the kids love it when we join in. Get out there and sled the sillies out!

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A Breakfast Birthday (Pan)Cake

Make their birthday breakfast extra special with these celebratory pancakes.

Where to Find Perfect-Fitting Swimsuits

Isn’t it crazy how it’s only mid-May and it feels like summer here in Calgary? All the gorgeous weather we’re…

The Errand Angel

When errands become erratic, call on Errands on Me in Airdrie in order to bring some sanity back to your schedule. This errand service will get things done and get you back on track.

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Victoria Park CrossFit’s Mama and Tykes Program

Victoria Park CrossFit has developed a Mom & Tykes Program. This tailored 8-week session is a stepping stone to joining their regular group classes and addresses pelvic floor, core stability and mobility issues caused by motherhood.

Keep Moving with Our Winter Activity Bucket List

Stuck inside with nothing to do? Whip out this winter bucket list and get moving (snow or no)!

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Classic Dinner Rolls

When it comes to feeding my friends and family, there’s little I can make that will impress them seeing as…

Our Toronto Winter Family Activity Bucket List

It’s a new year and that means a clean slate. There are tons of exciting and original activities in Toronto to broaden everyone’s horizons. So pick one, and commit to enjoying some quality family time and exploring our amazing city.

Should We Write About our Children?

Now, More Than Ever, We Should Be Writing About Our Kids

Writing about our children and sharing it on the internet is a bit of a hot topic. Should we tell…

‘Birthday Locker Decorating’ is a Heartbreak Waiting to Happen

But there are no rules for decorating lockers, and while it’s nice and thrilling for the children who get their lockers decorated by friends, it can be extremely upsetting for others who don’t.

The Itty-Bitty (or Smash Cake) Birthday Cake

If you only need to feed a small group of people, this 6-inch small cake is just the right size.

Sun, Sand, and…Slime? We Review the New Nickelodeon Resort

Located just 30 minutes from the Punta Cana airport, the new Nickelodeon Hotel & Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is a unique experience meant to delight everyone from the youngest traveler to seasoned resort vets.