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Summer Games BINGO
If you’re anything like me, you might be spending a little more time in front of the TV these days.…
Raising a Canadian Athlete
Jane MacLennan is the mom of Olympic team member Rosie MacLennan. Sixteen years after starting trampoline, Rosie competed in the…
Bored or Busy? How 4 Local Moms Make It Work in Summer
At this point in the summer, moms and families are either well settled into a summertime rhythm or fed up…
Star Trek: The Star Fleet Academy Experience
Beam up to this exhibit at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum while it lasts. Star Trek: The Star Fleet…
Cheerios Keep Getting Better: Now Gluten Free
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Right? Like Cheerios. The tasty little o’s in the bright…
Goody Ouchless Hairbrush
It’s a small miracle, but the Goody® Ouchless® Girls Hairbrush does just what it says—combs through hair without causing ouchies.…
Key Lime Pie Icebox Cupcakes
An icebox cake is an impressive no-bake dessert without much fuss. We’ve taken the basic concept of layering sweetened and…
Gingersnap Peach Parfaits
This very light (we replaced half the whipping cream with Greek yogurt) and slightly sweet mousse pairs perfectly with spiced…
Olympic Moms: Raising an Athlete
Beverly Labbe is the mother of Stephanie Labbe of the Canadian Women’s Olympic soccer team that will be heading to…
Thinking of Going Back to Work? There’s a Course for That
We can think off very few things more daunting than trying to reintegrate into the world of work after an…
Thank You Mom: Raising a Canadian Athlete
Connie-Lee Oldershaw is the mom of Olympic medalist Mark Oldershaw. As a third generation Olympian and the fifth member of…
Good Earth Coffehouse & Bakery
We’ve been fans of the Beltline’s Good Earth Café for many years, but since their recent 25-year anniversary, they’ve really…
Ultimate Dinosaurs at the Canadian Museum of Nature
If you haven’t been to the Canadian Museum of Nature yet this summer, then you’ll definitely want to add it…
Behind the Savvy Scene
Last week, I promised to tell you about our washroom here at our offices at Savvy. In this second instalment…
How to Make Chocolate Balloon Bowls
My 14-year-old son and I have decided to make some of the Internet’s most popular recipes and party ideas this…
This One’s for the Girls: Hillary’s Big Night Was Historic for Us, Too
It may have been our first really adult, intellectual conversation. So it was a historical moment for my 12-yeard old…
5 Incredible Canadian Vacations for Adventurous Families
When it comes to having a fantastic vacation with the kids, even the most spontaneous of parents know that planning…
Curly Kale, Corn and Tomato Fusilli
Whenever I think of pasta, my mind immediately turns to comfort food feasts of penne, rigatoni and spaghetti topped with…