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Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to November

Have fun with the family before the calendar fills up! Our Savvy Guide to Ottawa in November makes the most of right now while planning for next month.

Calgary: The Savvy Guide to November

Have fun with the family before the calendar fills up! Our Savvy Guide to November in Calgary makes the most of right now while planning for next month.

Guide to November Toronto

Toronto: The Savvy Guide to November

Have fun with the family before the calendar fills up! Our Savvy Guide to November in Toronto makes the most of right now while planning for next month.

Vancouver November Guide

Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to November

Have fun with the family before the calendar fills up! Our Savvy Guide to November in Vancouver makes the most of right now while planning for next month.

How to Cut Bars and Squares Evenly and Neatly

Need some tips and tricks for perfectly cut bars and squares for your holiday baking? Here you go!

Blackberry Crumb Bars Recipe - SavvyMom

Blackberry Crumb Bars

If you’re looking for something other than cookies for your fall family baking, why not give these blackberry crumb bars a try?

Things to Do in Vancouver in November - SavvyMom

Find Family Fun in Vancouver in November and the Lower Mainland

Vancouver in November still has some autumn fun still to enjoy if it’s too early to ponder the holidays, along with some unique arts events and family attractions, too.

11 Ideas to Use Up Excess Halloween Candy - SavvyMom

11 Ideas to Use Up Excess Halloween Candy

We love how much our kids love Halloween. And we hate being the fun police. Here are 11 ways to use up excess Halloween candy that’ll keep your fun cred intact.

Things to Do in Ottawa in November - SavvyMom

Things to Do for Family Fun in Ottawa in November

The fun doesn’t stop in Ottawa in November (and the National Capital Region). There are lots of fun events and activities for NCR families.

Things to do in Calgary in November - SavvyMom

Family Events & Activities Happening in Calgary in November

YYC is jam packed with activities the whole family can get excited about. There’s tons of fun to be had both indoors and outside in Calgary in November!

Monster Cookies

There’s nothing scary about these monster cookies, despite the name. They’re crisp-edged chewy-centred cookies that are loaded with lots of flavour and crunch.

I Couldn't Stop Reliving My Traumatic Birth Experience - SavvyMom

Two Babies Later, I Can’t Forget My Traumatic Birth Experience

I was barely conscious of his birth. I closed my eyes in the silence as he was born without a sound. I couldn’t stop reliving my traumatic birth experience.

Helping Kids to Understand Privilege - SavvyMom

Helping Your Kids to Understand Privilege

Our parents wanted us to be grateful for what we had, to understand privilege. And gratitude doesn’t stem from feeling bad about yourself.

Jack O'Lantern Pot Pies Recipe - SavvyMom

Jack-o’-Lantern Pot Pies

Carving Jack-o’-Lantern faces into the pastry of these mini pot pies adds some festive fun your kids will love for their pre-trick or treating dinner.

Lying to Kids - SavvyMom

Is Lying to Kids Ever OK? I Lie to Mine

Is lying to kids ever ok? It’s hypocritical of me to get upset with my children when they lie, because I clearly do it too.

Chic and Creepy Halloween Decor Ideas - SavvyMom

6 Chic and Creepy Halloween Décor Ideas

Get ready for some festive spooky fun and greeting trick or treaters with some chic and creepy Halloween decor ideas…

Simple Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe - SavvyMom

Simple Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Grab some fresh cranberries and follow our homemade cranberry sauce recipe for the simplest, gourmet turkey dinner condiment.

Adulthood: A Great Leveller for All of Our Kids

By the time we’ve grown up, it’s hard to tell who excelled at what as kids. We’re all pretty much equal, give or take, when it comes to how we live our lives.

Age appropriate cooking tasks for kids

Age-Appropriate Cooking Tasks for Kids

These cooking tasks for kids are helpful ways to introduce your children to the kitchen and to a whole new relationship with food.

How to Build Resilience in Kids - SavvyMom

How to Build Resilience in Kids

The ability to overcome adversity or failure and manage stress is not something that kids are born with. Here’s how to build resilience in kids.