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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.…
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…
The Marvelous, the Magical. A Review of ‘Matilda: The Musical’
I was given a copy of Matilda, the story based on the famed children’s book by Roald Dahl, and tucked…
Say Hello to Elena of Avalor, Disney’s Newest Princess
Disney Junior has a new princess on the scene. Meet Elena, Disney’s first Latina princess and a 16-year-old ascendant to…
I Can’t Stand Playing with My Son
Make no mistake, I love my son with all my heart. I just can’t stand playing with him. Yeah, I’m…
Which Diseases do Vaccines Protect Against?
Did you know? The Canadian publicly funded health care system offers protection against 13 vaccine-preventable diseases, Tuberculosis (TB) protection in…
Her Success Is Not Your Failure
There was this unforgettable quote on Facebook a few months ago which really resonated with me, especially as parent. The…
OgoSport 15” Mezo-Disk
Simple is always best, especially in summer. Send the kids outside to toss a ball around…kinda. We’re loving this Mezo-Disk…
Salted Honey-Roasted Chickpeas
That can of chickpeas sitting in your cupboard is hiding a secret: once roasted, they will become an addictive savoury…
Baked Pizza Taquitos
This easy to eat finger food is filling enough to act as a meal replacement when you’re travelling by car…