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Tips for Surviving the Playground After School - SavvyMom

Tips for Surviving the Playground After School

We’ve got some tips that will make surviving the playground after school fun for both the kids AND the adults.

Apple Picking in Ottawa

Where to Go Apple Picking in Ottawa

It’s apple picking season and we know many families will be looking to experience apple picking in Ottawa at one of our locations in and around the city.

Questions to Get Your Kids Talking After School - SavvyMom

Questions to Get Kids Talking After School

If you’re starting each conversation with ‘How was your day?’, your chats might get very frustrating and end very quickly. Here’s how to get kids talking.

How to Explain Truth and Reconciliation to Children - SavvyMom

How to Explain Reconciliation to Children

SavvyMom spoke with Dr. Cindy Blackstock, executive director of The Caring Society, to get their advice how to explain reconciliation to children.

Apple Picking Near Toronto - SavvyMom

Where to Go Apple Picking Near Toronto

Looking to plan a little apple picking near Toronto? We round up local farms and orchards in and around the GTA where your family can do just that.

Ballpark Hot Dogs Recipe - SavvyMom

Ballpark Hot Dogs

It’s actually very easy to replicate the deliciousness of ballpark hot dogs at home. The result is also similar to IKEA and Costco hot dogs.

Make the Most of Curriculum Night at Your Child's School - SavvyMom

Get the Most Out of Curriculum Night at Your Child’s School

Curriculum Night is a great opportunity to see your child’s school. To make the most of this quick visit, here are some key things you can do…

Easy Ways to Make School Mornings Less Hectic

Easy Ways to Make School Mornings Less Hectic

Try practicing some of these things each day and once school starts, getting to school on time will be a breeze.

Fun Farms Around Calgary - SavvyMom

5 Family Fun Farms Around Calgary to Visit This Fall

Luckily for us Calgarians, there are family fun farms around Calgary with tons of fall activities just waiting for your family to explore.

15 Ideas for a Low-Key Labour Day Long Weekend - SavvyMom

15 Low-Key Things to Do with the Kids on Labour Day Weekend

We’re heading back to early mornings, packing lunches, homework, extracurriculars, and schedules. Let’s keep Labour Day Weekend low key, shall we?

Apple Picking Near Vancouver - SavvyMom

Family Farm Fun & Apple Picking near Vancouver

Time may be at more of a premium but it’s well worth the effort to squeeze in some apple picking near Vancouver and around the region.

Focaccia Mini Pizza Bites Recipe - SavvyMom

Focaccia Pizza Bites

Focaccia adds a little bit of elegance to these homemade mini pizza bites that are great for lunch or snack time.

Are e-scooters legal or safe for kids - SavvyMom

Are E-Scooters Safe or Even Legal for Kids?

An e-scooter is not merely a regular scooter with a motor. They are vehicles that can travel surprisingly fast and are sending a growing number of Canadian children to emergency departments.

Whole Grain Fruit-Filled Snacking Bars Recipe - SavvyMom

Whole Grain Fruit-Filled Snacking Bars

Very minimally adapted from Weelicious Lunches, these fruit-filled snacking bars are perfect for everyone in the family.

The Savvy Guide to September in Toronto - SavvyMom

Fall Family Fun in Toronto in September

Toronto in September is filled with family-friendly and exciting ways to kick off fall. Head out and enjoy that beautiful September weather.

Fall Family Fun in Calgary in September - SavvyMom

Fall Family Fun in Calgary This September

Back to School isn’t the only exciting thing happening these days. There is so much going on for fall family fun in Calgary this September!

Family Fun in Ottawa in September - SavvyMom

What’s on for Family Fun in Ottawa in September

Sure, school is starting, but families can take advantage of the warm summer days and all the family fun in Ottawa in September before fall weather officially joins us.

Vancouver Family Fun in September - SavvyMom

What’s on for Vancouver Family Fun in September

There’s plenty going on for a last taste of summer and a first glimpse at the season ahead. Check out our round-up of Vancouver family fun in September.

School lunch foods that freeze well - SavvyMom

School Lunch Foods That Freeze Well

Here’s a list of 7 lunch foods that freeze well so you can make them ahead of time and pop them into lunches the day of.

Adventures near Ottawa - SavvyMom

5 Adventures Near Ottawa to Squeeze in Before Summer Ends

Hoping to squeeze in something unforgettable with your kids before fall hits? Here are 5 fun adventures near Ottawa that your kids will love.