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Babies & Briefcases
Media headlines scream out: “Women struggle to juggle work and family”. Like, that’s news? Those of you who are well…
It’s a Family Affair!
Moms understand the importance of children’s health care—whether it be a fever, a broken bone, allergies or something more serious.…
The First of an Ongoing Series of Observations about Being a Mom Entrepreneur
There is no doubt that being an entrepreneur is hot these days. There are thousands of small business start ups…
On the List
Fridge Before Kids: jar of mustard, beer, left-over sushi and six-pack of Diet Coke.
Fridge After Kids: water, organic milk, bag of apples, string cheese, six pack of Mini-go, chicken soup…the list goes on.
Suddenly the grocery store has risen to new heights on the list of where-it’s-important-to-shop these days. (Never mind the drugstore and your new $100 a week diapers and wipes tab).
Hark back to the days when cave-moms needed to stock up for the winter with wholesome nuts and berries; we just feel better when the larder is stocked with good finds for the family. That’s why we’ve been trolling the grocery and drugstores to find some excellent additions to your shopping list:
Sugarfest 2007
Four seasons in one day—it’s not just a line from an old Crowded House song, it’s April in Ottawa. Instead…
Eggs-tra Fun
On Easter Sunday it’s OK to have chocolate for breakfast. Why fight it? After all, you’re the one that invited…
It’s All About the Egg
For many of us, this weekend marks the beginning of the vernal chocolate festival (Hallowe’en of course being the autumnal…
That Perfect Little Miracle
That perfect little miracle, otherwise known as a newborn, is with us for such a short time. We miss that time—but that’s why we love the baby shower. It’s our chance to relive those precious days by purchasing those special gifts.
So if you want to win best guest this spring at the next baby shower you are invited to, read our first annual SavvyMom Dream Baby Shower gift guide for a little inspiration.
Po Po Head
Ponchos have had their fashion ups and downs the last few years, to be sure. (Remember the one Martha’s friend in jail knit for her to wear on her release day?)
But we don’t think they’ve ever been out of style for the five and under set for one very important reason—they remove a few wriggling limbs from the getting-dressed equation and that equals time saved and less get-dressed-stress for mom and dad.
Named after different ice cream flavours (we love the Pumpkin Pie and the Pistachio White Chocolate, and created by savvy mom entrepreneur Karen Stark of Vancouver, the cozy ponchos are made from fleece and accented with adorable cotton prints which are used for the lining, trim and front pocket (perfect for keeping treasures in). Karen’s goal is to have ‘101 flavours’ of ponchos and we can’t wait to try them all.
Meal Makers
“. OK, so that’s not quite true, but some days it does seem like it would require less effort to…
Sweat It!
Given all the challenges of child-rearing, moms—even savvy ones—find plenty of reasons to break out in a sweat. So if…
Practical Partying
Looking for some fun night out ideas with the girls? Try one of these unique spots.
Fun and Functional
You’re busy, we know. That long “must-do” list often outweights the “want-to” list. And get this—apparently multi-tasking is “out”. But…
You, Me & TV
It’s a dirty, little secret for most moms (and we salute you if it’s not one of yours). The ultimate ‘can’t live with it/can’t live without it’ thing in our lives, and it’s not that glass of wine (although that could qualify as well). It’s the TV we’re talking about. But sometimes we just need a break and that’s when plopping them down in front of the TV is just oh-so-tempting.
But since we discovered two essential guides to watching TV and movies with your kids, we’re feeling a little less guilty these days. No matter what, the TV isn’t going anywhere and kids are bound to end up watching it—knowing now that there are right ways and wrong ways to watch TV, and that in fact it can be a positive influence if used correctly, definitely helps.
Wheel Appeal
It’s not just your spirits that could use a boost by winter’s end. How about a pick-me-up for that which…
Culturally Speaking
Doesn’t matter what town you live in if this sounds familiar: Drop off, pick up. Drop off, pick up. Or…drop…
The Name of the Game is Organized
What’s the name of the game? Spring cleaning!
How do you play? Fast!
Why do you play? To get organized!
With references to ‘thumping’ university drinking games aside (call it our misspent youth), the point we’re making is that we just don’t have the time to spend on spring cleaning that our moms and our moms’ moms used to. As with most aspects of our modern lives—efficiency rules the day.
High/Low
Longer, brighter days. Clocks springing forward (don’t forget—starting this year, it’s the second Sunday in March). The mercury breaking zero,…
Traveling Therapy
What is deliciously decadent but has no calories? What makes you drunk with delight without giving you a hangover the…
Time Warp
The funny thing about kids is they force you to see time in a whole new dimension. The days can…