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Great Spots for Holiday Gifts in Calgary - SavvyMom

Great Spots to Shop Local for Holiday Gifts in Calgary

We’ve rounded up a list of great spots for holiday gifts in Calgary to get all the items checked off of your list, no matter who you’re playing Santa for!

Local Vancouver Holiday Shopping - SavvyMom

Great Local Vancouver Holiday Shopping Spots

For Vancouver holiday shopping, here’s a few of our favourite shop-local neighbourhoods and craft markets perfect for special gifts for the special people on your list.

Gift Ideas & Holiday Shopping in Ottawa - SavvyMom

Holiday Shopping in Ottawa for Everyone on Your List

Find unique gifts and support local businesses while you check off your Christmas “to do” list by holiday shopping in Ottawa for everyone on your list.

Best Spots for Holiday Shopping in Toronto - SavvyMom

Holiday Shopping in Toronto for Everyone on Your List

We’ve rounded up all kinds of gift ideas and more importantly, actual stores for holiday shopping in Toronto where you can track down the perfect presents.

Shortbread Cookies Recipe - SavvyMom

Vanilla Bean Shortbread Cookies, 3 Ways

One simple recipe can easily yield three or more different shortbread cookies that look as though you spent hours baking.

Spiced (No) Nuts & Bolts Recipe - SavvyMom

Spiced (No) Nuts & Bolts

I decided to make a couple of changes to my mom’s much-loved recipe. This No Nuts & Bolts recipe is savoury and delicious and safe for school.

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy - SavvyMom

Is the Pelvic Floor Hype Legit or Just a Health Buzz?

Women (and men!) are greatly affected by their pelvic floor health and the more we can talk about it the more we can help others live a life free of leaking, pain, and a wide variety of other symptoms.

7 Habits to Improve Your Health and Happiness

Simple habits you can implement today that will help you connect more with yourself (and less with stuff) and improve your happiness.

Saying No to Kids

Sometimes Saying No Instead of Yes Is Exactly What Kids Need

While it’s a nice idea to have yes days, sometimes it doesn’t work. Sometimes negotiating doesn’t work. And sometimes saying no is exactly what kids need.

Tips for a Healthy Holiday - SavvyMom

7 Tips To Enjoying a Healthy Holiday Season

You deserve to enjoy the holidays! Here’s our guide to navigating the indulgent world of Christmas: 7 Tips for enjoying a healthy holiday season

From Classroom to Playground: A Parent’s Guide to Handling Pink Eye

As the school bells chime and your little ones head into the classroom, there’s no time for pink eye to…

Ginger and cranberry granola recipe - SavvyMom

Ginger Cranberry Granola

This delicious recipe for Ginger Cranberry Granola is perfect packed in a jar and tied with a festive bow for an easy holiday gift. Or for your own breakfast, of course.

Use Your Best Holiday Manners - SavvyMom

Help Your Kids Mind Their Holiday Manners

You’ll thank us (politely of course) for our list of dos and don’ts to get everyone—kids and adults—through the season using their best holiday manners.

How to Turn Your Kids into Model Citizens - SavvyMom

How to Turn Your Kids into Model Citizens

Since children learn what they live, our job as parents is to be sure that we are modelling, teaching and living the values that we believe are important. So what does that look like on a daily basis?

What's Streaming for Kids and Families in December - SavvyMom

What’s Streaming for Kids & Families in December

December brings plenty of holiday specials and movie drops streaming for kids and families in Canada. Time to snuggle on the couch with the fam.

Strengthen your core - SavvyMom

Strengthen Your Core Without Crunches

If making fitness a priority is a priority for you this year, try these seven tips to strengthen your core and help your resolution become a reality.

How to cope when kids decorate the tree - SavvyMom

How to Deal When Your Kids Decorate for the Holidays

I am a control freak and I take pride in my Christmas décor. I planned it, I shopped for it, and I like it when it all looks just-so. So here’s how to deal when the kids decorate.

Hearty Bean and Pasta Soup Recipe - SavvyMom

Hearty Bean and Pasta Soup

Brimming with beans, pasta, and veggies, this hearty bean and pasta soup is a meal-in-a-bowl. Prep it on a Sunday with your leftovers and you’ve got a meal set for the week.

How to Beat the Daycare Dropoff Tears - SavvyMom

Honesty Can Stop the Daycare Dropoff Tears

Sneaking out at school or the daycare dropoff to avoid tears and tantrums does more harm than good. Find out why honesty is the best policy.

Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show in Canada - SavvyMom

All About Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show in Canada

Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show is making the Canadian rounds. It’s about time! Here’s everything you need to know…