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How to Celebrate Someone with a December Birthday
Do you (or someone in your household) celebrate a birthday in December? How do you separate it from the rest of festive season? Here’s some helpful advice on making your December babies feel special.
What to Buy the Person Who Has Everything
Gift ideas for people who are impossible to buy for.
Retro Fit
Stereotypes are for mass marketing, not for your originally crafted bundle of joy. So you won’t see any typical baby blue or bubblegum pink in the Mabel line of cool retro-style threads for babies.
Budget-Friendly Outings to Do this Holiday Break in Calgary
Feeling the pinch this season? Fortunately there are plenty of affordable activities for families in Calgary to participate in over the holidays. Here’s a look at our favourite free and cheap excursions in the city.
Dashing Down the Ice: Ottawa Rickshaws
The Rideau Canal is one of the Ottawa’s best treasures—and now there’s a fun way to introduce those with little legs to the magic of the longest skating rink in the world. Find out more about Ottawa Rickshaws on the Canal.
The Best Gift You Can Give Mom? Alone Time
There is one absolutely memorable present for mom’s this holiday season that just can’t be wrapped. That gift is kid-free…
10 Holiday Helpers in Ottawa That Will Make Life Easier
The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but they’re also by far the busiest. Find the joy in the season again by outsourcing all that you can, even last minute things, with the help of great local businesses ready to do the hard work for you.
Victoria: The Savvy Guide to December
What to do, where to go, what to buy, what to read and more. It’s the Savvy way to make the most of December in Victoria.
The Best Holiday Gifts for Foodies
This holiday, why not give your foodie friends and family members something crave-worthy? From flavoured salts to the Staub pot I can’t live without, here are 11 savvy ideas for the gourmet on your holiday shopping list.
New Family-Friendly Resto: PIANO PIANO
Even though we’ve had some disastrous experiences with our kids, we’re not a family that avoids restaurants—because trying new food…
The Newest Elf on the Shelf Trend is Darkly Hilarious
If you’re kids are really into this whole elf deal, but your enthusiasm is slightly more…tempered (why does he have to move every damn day? Can’t we get a cheat day?) then you might love the latest Elf on the Shelf trend.
The Results are in on the Indigo Love of Reading Campaign
Every year, Indigo, Chapters, and Coles spend three weeks helping to fill school libraries with books. Their massive annual undertaking,…
Does the Queen Fart?
I don’t have much in common with my fart-loving four-year old, except reading. We all know how important it is…
Holiday Entertaining Hacks: 28 Sanity-Saving Tips
‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry, but with jobs to juggle and kids to care for, sometimes…
Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria
I often think of sangria as a summer sipper, but it works just as easily (and very well, I might…
Merry Birthday! Ideas for Celebrating December Birthdays
Celebrating a birthday in December can be fun, and with a little proper planning, you’ll be able to avoid adding chaos into an already busy month with these great ideas.
Kids Kingdom Opens New Orleans Location
Kids Kingdom, located on Trim Road not far from the highway, is an entertainment destination where kids rule. (There is also a second location in Kanata.) Kids Kingdom is packed with a variety of play centres that includes inflatable slides, an arcade and more. There is an admission fee for parents and children, but weekdays have special offers and deals.
Getting Kids Interested in Science: 5 Ontario Science Centre Exhibits We Love
How can we do that when parents themselves may be intimidated by the thought of explaining science to their kids, or feel they do not have the resources to do so. One way is to take your kids to the Ontario Science Centre. Here’s what’s on right now at the Ontario Science Centre. Just match up your child’s interests to an exhibit and you’re good to go!
How Having Kids Affects Your Timeliness (or Why Two Chronically Late People Should Not Procreate)
I used to be a punctual person—an ‘on time person’—and frankly, among the mom-set, I still am. This means that…
The Perfect Gift for Any Kid on Your List
Plus, since you know that Color Wonder is so mess-free and only colours on the special paper, it works beautifully as a distraction when visiting relatives’ homes (where you really, really don’t want the kids making a mess) and during car trips. (Check the portable Stow & Go kit, which gives them a flat surface to colour on and stores the markers.)