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Pottery Barn Kids Goes North of the Border
We’ve been patient and now we can finally reap our rewards. Yes, faithful shoppers, Pottery Barn Kids has finally set up shop in Calgary. Now open in Chinook Centre, this awesome retailer of children’s and baby decor boasts whimsical designs, a monogram service, plus a complimentary design center.
What Got Us Talking This Week
Caitlyn Jenner’s Vanity Fair cover, a movie we’re excited for the whole family to see, tax news we can use and another reason to have the grandparents watch your kids. That’s what we’re talking about this week.
5 Time-Saving Cleaning Products That Will Make Your Life Easier
Our favourite time-saving products for busy moms.
Women’s Patterned Floppy Straw Sun Hat
Keep your cool this summer with this stylish pick.
23 Great Gifts for Teacher
It’s that time of year again—time to source some thank you gifts for the wonderful educators and support staff who help our kids in innumerable ways. Male or female, coffee fiend or outdoors enthusiast—we’ve got picks for every interest.
This Week on the Savvy Blog
Our love for Melissa McCarthy, a new way to remember CPR, the 19 Kids and Counting scandal and more. That’s what’s got us talking around the office this week.
Extendable Camping/Cooking Fork
Use this pick to make roasting marshmallows much safer.
Gnocchi with Pea Pesto and Green Beans
Serves 4–€“6
Strawberry Semifreddo
Serves 4–6
The Family Calendar Cookbook
Our food editor Jan reviews The Family Calendar Cookbook by Kelsey Banfield, a roster of recipes for every family occasion.
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.