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Ice Rink Birthday Cake - SavvyMom

Ice Rink Birthday Cake

This Ice Rink birthday cake is more decorating than baking, with minimal cake decorating experience required. 

When You Disagree with Your Child's Teacher or Coach - SavvyMom

When You Disagree with Your Child’s Teacher or Coach

We really are all working toward the same goals. The last thing you want is to disagree with your child’s teacher or coach.

What Keeps Women Awake at Night - SavvyMom

What Keeps Women Awake at Night?

Insomnia is the worst. Here are some ways to counter the most common issues if you’re wondering what keeps women awake at night.

Here's What You'll Miss When Your Kids Grow Up - SavvyMom

This Is What You’ll Miss When Your Kids Grow Up

The stages my children have moved through aren’t coming back. In their place are newer, more independent versions. Here’s what you’ll miss when your kids grow up.

Best Family Board Games - SavvyMom

Best Family Board Games for All Ages

With everything from potty humour to strategy, at least one of these family board games will be a hit with your crew.

Simple Roasted Turkey Recipe - SavvyMom

Simple Roasted Turkey

A simple roasted turkey is just that, simple. With a quality bird, less is often more when it comes to prep and handling.

Pumpkin Patches in Toronto and GTA - SavvyMom

The Best Pumpkin Patches in Toronto and the GTA

There’s no shame in grabbing one from the grocery store, but it’s nice to get some country air at one of the pumpkin patches in Toronto and across the GTA.

Pumpkin Patches in Calgary - SavvyMom

4 Fun Pumpkin Patches in Calgary

Whether you’re looking for the perfect pumpkin photo-op, want to snag some treats for Thanksgiving, or are on the hunt for this year’s jack-o-lantern, here are 4 fun pumpkin patches in Calgary.

Pumpkin Patches in Vancouver

Pumpkin Patches in Vancouver and the Surrounding Areas

Pull out the rain boots, zip up the rain jackets, and head out for some festive fun at our favourite pumpkin patches in Vancouver and the surrounding areas:

The Best Pumpkin Patches in Ottawa

These days, pumpkin patching is a whole day event, featuring mazes, and more! Here are our fave pumpkin patches in Ottawa.

Being Forced to Move In with My Parents Enriched My Kids' Lives - SavvyMom

Being Forced to Move in with My Parents Enriched My Kids’ Lives

We didn’t move in with my parents voluntarily. We had our house sold out from under us by our previous landlords.

Easy Thanksgiving Appetizer: Cheese Tray Turkey - SavvyMom

Easy Thanksgiving Appetizer: Cheese Tray Turkey

This fun and kid-friendly Thanksgiving appetizer is the epitome of cheap and cheerful, and is quick to assemble.

The Importance of Letting Kids Fall - SavvyMom

The Importance of Letting Kids Fall

Part of me wanted to take him home. Pick up his scooter, take off his helmet and take him home. But I know the importance of letting kids fall.

Everything Autumn Muffins Recipe - SavvyMom

Everything Autumn Muffins

With loads of pumpkin, apple, maple and cinnamon, not to mention a generous punch of whole-wheat flour, these Everything Autumn Muffins always hit the spot.

Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins Recipe - SavvyMom

Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins

Vegetables and quinoa for breakfast? Yes, please! These pumpkin quinoa muffins are sure to be a hit with your family.

Maybe Putting Myself First Means Putting Myself Last - SavvyMom

How Putting Myself First Is Putting Myself *Last*

Yes, I know I “deserve the purse.” Maybe I just didn’t want it. Maybe putting myself first IS putting myself last. The judgement is coming from inside the house.

Happy baby wearing Carter's PurelySoft

Discover Carter’s PurelySoft Collection: Where Comfort Meets Style

When it comes to dressing our little ones, comfort and quality are non-negotiable. Enter PurelySoft by Carter’s—a collection designed to deliver both.

Time-Saving Techniques for Moms - SavvyMom

Expert Time-Saving Techniques for Moms

I am excellent at saving time and not just in the obvious ways. I have some time-saving techniques and tricks that I have decided to share with you. You’re welcome.

limiting screen time for kids

Why I Pulled the Plug on My Son’s Gaming

My son’s gaming was getting out of hand so I made my eight-year-old son go cold turkey on tech. And the impact of no tablet was huge and immediate.

Every Day I Tell Myself That Today Is the Day I Won't Lose It - SavvyMom

Every Day I Tell Myself That Today Is the Day I Won’t Lose It

Today is the day that raising four children will not push me past the limits of my patience. Today is the day I won’t lose it.