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DIY Bleach Patterned Jeans Video Tutorial

DIY tutorial by Xenia Kuhn, a Berlin-based fashion designer. Many Etsy sellers are Moms just like you. Open a shop…

One Etsy Mom’s Story: Colleen from 2 Sisters Handcrafted

Colleen Johnson started her Etsy shop 2 Sisters Handcrafted in 2011, with the hope of supplementing her income to support…

Etsy and SavvyMom: The Business of Doing What You Love

Do you wish you could spend more time developing your artistic side? Do you love buying vintage, but worry your…

Investing in their Mental Health through Fitness

Starting regular, intensive exercise as a child will have a strong impact on later-life mental health; physical activity has a direct impact on brain functions like memory, learning, attention, and reasoning.

The Cartwheel Overnight and Fitness Bag

Stay organized and keep your New Year’s resolutions on track with this stylish tote.

10 Guilt-Free Snacks for Kids

Packaged snacks are inevitable at times—but how to avoid empty calories, white flour, sugar and salt? We know there are smart snacks to be found in the aisles of the grocery store—if you know where to look.

A New Zen

With the constant snow and cold, we’re all about warming up to something new. Little Hippies Yoga gets kids off on the right foot—physically, mentally and socially.

Pop Your Family Memories

Let 2014 be the year you extract your family memories from your computer and show them off on your wall. There’s no better—or easier—way to turn your snapshots into real art than giving them the canvas treatment at CanvasPop.

The Perfect Place to Play

We’ve found the perfect activity centre—complete with classes for the kiddos, daycare, a cafe, and classes for moms too! Find out more.

Minnow’s Five Things

Resolutions and predictions – that’s what caught my attention last week (besides the brutal weather, of course). Here’s how I am doing with mine so far.

hot cocoa recipe

The Difference Between Hot Chocolate and Hot Cocoa

Did you realize that there’s a difference between hot chocolate and hot cocoa? They’re quite different once you know what they are. Find out more.

May the Workforce Be With You

Whether you want to reinvent yourself, find a job that’s family-friendly, or pick up where you left off, there’s a lot to consider. We spoke with Sarah ter Keurs, Program Leader at UBC Continuing Studies to learn more about how to make the transition to pantyhose and spreadsheets. Here is some of her advice.

5 Steps to Better Table Manners

Family meals can strike angst into the hearts of parents everywhere. Read Parenting Power’s 5 tips for a more polite and pleasant family meal.

Lay-n-Go

This smart playtime storage solution means you may never step on stray LEGO again.

Hazelnut Cacao Nib Granola

Hazelnut Cacao Nib Granola

Makes 6-7 cups

Whole-Grain Mornings

A healthy and delicious breakfast recipe for busy weekday mornings—plus a book review of Megan Gordon’s Whole-Grain Mornings.

The List: How to Get Your Kids to Sleep Through the Night

To help you get your kids to sleep through the night, from infant to toddler, we have a few recommendations. Find out more.

9 Cool Classes for Moms in Toronto

Now that you’ve got the little munchkins settled in to school and enrolled in extra-curricular activities, sign up for some mommy-time with these nine cool classes in Toronto.

5 Ways to Give Back in Calgary

We’ve rounded up some deserving local charities and programs in Calgary where you and your family can lend a helping hand this festive time of year.

9 Places to Get Stuff Fixed in Toronto

Smashed iPad, an out of tune piano, or shoes that have lost their heel? Here’s nine places to go when you need someone in the know.