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We’re Spoiled
With everything from strollers and travel cots to high chairs and play mats, Spoiled One Luxe Baby Gear Rentals has got your big items covered. Go to the site, pick what you need, and it’ll be delivered and assembled as soon as you need it.
Just for Kicks
There’s a new way to pique your children’s interest in going green, with FootGolf at Thunderbird Sports Centre. It’s a simple idea: all the rules of golf apply, but feet in running shoes and a number 5 soccer ball take the place of the usual clubs and golf balls.
Ride On: Cycling Paths in B.C.
We might be partial, but Vancouver is the best place on earth to ride a bike. Here are a few great bike paths and trails to explore with your budding cyclists.
From the Editor’s Desk
Much ado about what women are wearing, a bully’s apology and most importantly, remembering a friend. Here’s what we’ve been talking about at the Savvy offices this week.
9 Fun Day Camps in Calgary
When it comes to summer, kids are kicking the door down to run out and play. These Calgary camps will have them stretching their muscles in new ways, and keep you from dashing around to find something to keep them busy.
Butterfly Raising Kit
Don’t let the kids cocoon on the couch this summer, get them up and learning with this pick.
Making Math Fun
The Math Guru puts a fresh, fun, and funky face on math tutoring and classes in Toronto. Vanessa’s belief is that ‘math people’ don’t exist, but good teachers do. Her slogan is ‘peace, love pi’ and it reverberates through the laid back but focused atmosphere of the math studio.
Summertime, Solved
Summer’s coming. Avoid choruses of ‘I have nothing to do’ by organizing their summer camps while there’s still space. Here are our picks of the best summer day camps on offer in Vancouver this year.
Stage a Family Outing with Stage West for Kids
Stage West for Kids is designed specifically for families with young kids, and this lunch-show combo offers a great way to enjoy each other as a family without the panic of how to keep ’em entertained. Here’s our review.
Baseball Photo Birthday Banner
You’ll Need: Black and white photos of baseball players printed on white cardstock One sheet of white cardstock for triangle…
From the Editor’s Desk
A love letter to the post-partum body, an airline’s overreaction to a girl with autism, the gender gap in household chores and more. Here’s what got us talking at the Savvy office this week.
Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day 2015
Jamie Oliver has launched a global petition to fight for mandatory food education and is calling on all G20 countries to take action.
20 Fresh Patio Accessories
After a long, cold winter, it’s nice to see our backyards, patios and balconies free from snow again. But they definitely need a bit of sprucing up, so we’ve selected our favourite outdoor pieces, décor and accessories to help us enjoy summer. Because we’ve earned it.
Coffee Filter Butterfly Magnets
Best for: Ages 1 to 3 Kids will be flying high after getting crafty with this fun activity. You’ll Need:…
What Did You Really Want for Mother’s Day?
Maybe you got breakfast and cards…but what you really wanted was a whole day in a clean house with obedient children. It’s not too late….here’s how to make it happen.
Conair® Brushless Motor 1875-Watt Hair Dryer
This pick will blow away your morning routine.
Silhouette Flower Vases
Best for: Ages 5 to 8 Get imaginative and have partygoers craft picturesque vases. You’ll Need: Patterned paper, i.e. scrapbook…
Reasons to Run: ChildRun
The 30th annual ChildRun, on Sunday, May 31, 2015, will raise money for childhood cancer research and treatment areas at BC Children’s Hospital. Bring the family out for a 1K or 5 K walk or run and carnival celebration in Queen Elizabeth Park.
How to Make Paper Napkin Roses
How to fold roses from paper napkins—perfect for laying a beautiful table this Mother’s Day weekend.