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Swimming Lessons in Calgary - SavvyMom

Where to Go for Swimming Lessons in Calgary

With such high demand for swimming lessons in Calgary, it’s important to know all of your options to get your kids signed up.

Swimming Lessons in Ottawa - SavvyMom

Best Places for Swimming Lessons In Ottawa

Looking to make a splash? Discover the best places for swimming lessons in Ottawa!

Swimming Lessons in Vancouver - SavvyMom

Where to Go for Swimming Lessons in Vancouver

Learning to swim is a valuable life skill and a fun activity to participate in year ’round. There are a variety of options for swimming lessons in Vancouver at all swim levels and experiences.

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Easy Homemade Applesauce

Once autumn rolls around, I love to spend some time in the kitchen making this easy homemade applesauce for the cool months.

Slow Cooker Apple and Cranberry Crisp - SavvyMom

Slow Cooker Apple and Cranberry Crisp

Making this apple and cranberry crisp in the slow cooker couldn’t be easier. Combine the filling ingredients directly in the slow cooker, sprinkle with the oat topping and cook.

Are We Ignoring Our Kids' Privacy? - SavvyMom

Are We Documenting Their Lives or Are We Ignoring Kids’ Privacy?

To me, they’re harmless anecdotes that showed the world how cute, precocious and special I think my children are. But as they get older, I’m realizing that these aren’t my stories anymore. And I’m not sure they ever were.

Apple Pie on a Stick Recipe - SavvyMom

Apple Pie on a Stick

Apple pie pops? Yes! Food seems to taste much better on a stick, and this recipe for apple pie on a stick does not disappoint.

4 Easy Alternatives to French Fries - SavvyMom

4 Easy-to-Make Alternatives to French Fries

These 4 easy alternatives to French Fries just might make your kids forget about fries altogether, and now you have a few new veggie-based side dishes to try.

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Put the ‘Home’ Back in Doing Homework

Here are 10 tips from the experts at ABC Life Literacy Canada on how to make doing homework part of your daily routine.

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7 Blender-Friendly Breakfast Smoothies

Don’t skip breakfast! Break the cycle with these lightning quick blender breakfast smoothie recipes. We’ve found 7 super yummy and nutritious ones to try.

How to Know if Your Child Is Ready to Stay Home Alone

Your son or daughter may be twelve going on twenty some days, but are they ready to stay home alone? Here’s how to make sure they stay safe while enjoying their newfound independence.

Ways to Improve Daughters' Self Esteem - SavvyMom

8 Ways to Ensure Your Daughters Don’t Inherit Your Self Esteem Issues

I want my daughters to have healthy self esteem so I will give them the tools to avoid the path I went down. The path towards mental anguish, self-hatred, and doubt.

How to Get Out the Door in 20 Minutes

Eliminate some of the frenzy from your life by streamlining your morning routine. Here’s how to get out the door in 20 minutes.

Best Apples for Baking - SavvyMom

Which Are the Best Apples for Baking?

Not all apples are good for every type of cooking. Here’s a guide outlining the more common apple varieties and the best apples for baking.

The First Weeks of School Are Weird - SavvyMom

Parents Beware: The First Weeks of School Are Weird

It’s a gong show, fellow parents. Be prepared. The first weeks of school are no fun.

The Savvy Guide to September in Ottawa - SavvyMom

Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to September

Our usual back to school excitement is still tinged with anxiety, but our Savvy Guide to September in Ottawa will help you to enjoy a mix of work and play.

I Refuse to Do the Fundraising for My Kids

Somewhere along the way, we have shifted the hard work of fundraising to the parents. Not anymore. Not in this house.

Busy Morning Breakfast Plan - SavvyMom

Making Breakfast Is as Easy as…A, B, C!

Both of these things are true: Weekday mornings are never easy and breakfast is important. Our 5-day plan for making breakfast will help you get it in gear.

Calgary: The Savvy Guide to September

Our usual back to school excitement is still tinged with anxiety, but our Savvy Guide to September in Calgary will help you to enjoy a mix of work and play.

Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to September

Our usual back to school excitement is still tinged with anxiety, but our Savvy Guide to September in Vancouver will help you to enjoy a mix of work and play.