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Halloween Gear to Get Now Before It’s Gone
It’s happening… the costume aisles are packed, pumpkins are everywhere, and we’re thinking about what delicious confections to purchase for trick-or-treating. Halloween is almost upon us and we have learned through bitter experience that it really pays to be organized early. Here are some ideas for the hottest costumes (that will sell out) as well as some tools and accessories that are not to be missed.
A Capital Thanks
There’s so many fun things to do with the family over Thanksgiving weekend in Ottawa. We’ve rounded up eight of the best family-friendly excursions in the capitol. Find out more.
Chihuly at the ROM Contest Rules and Regulations
The following contest is intended for play in Canada only (excluding Quebec) and shall only be construed and evaluated according…
20 Reasons to Be Grateful This Thanksgiving
Food and family time—it doesn’t get much better than that. We’ve got simple holiday recipes and crafts to make hosting Thanksgiving as easy as possible. Find out more.
Lofty Goals
Play Loft on Danforth has all the fun programs and props needed to make learning, extracurricular and play time fun and new again. What sets this one apart is the quality and diversity of programs, from Tai Chi and meditation for physical play to the chess, LEGO, and Handwriting Without Tears rounding out the curriculum.
You’ve Got Mail
We’re a little concerned about the future of the handwritten note, but we’re confident that the care package is going nowhere fast. Here to save the day (and the mailman) are eight amazing new monthly subscription services you’ll want to sign up for.
14 Internet Safety Tips
Make sure surfing is safe in your house with these 15 internet safety tips. Find out more.
Mamapedia
I was on air to spread the word about ShareSavvy.ca and when asked to describe the site, Humble came up…
Mom Wardrobe Reboot
Let’s face it, finding clothes to wear post baby can be hard work. You’ve changed—with a new baby comes a new life, new identity, new priorities…and a new body. All this newness probably means a new wardrobe, too—but where do you start? We asked our Savvy style guru Wendy Woods for her expert opinion on dressing post-baby bodies and creating a back-to-work wardrobe that works for you.
9 Ways to Refuel
Now that you have a full arsenal of new breakfast recipes (no need to thank us), we think you’re ready…
15 Things Not to Say to Another Mom
Moms will put up with a lot—but they won’t put up with these 15 sayings you shouldn’t say to another mom. Find out more.
24 Tips to Get Your Kids to School on Time
We know that getting kids out the door for school on time is one of life’s biggest challenges. That’s why we’re serious about finding everyday solutions to help you improve your mornings. Find out more.
Rockin’ Road Trips
Road trips are tricky with little ones. On one hand, it is positively exhilarating to do something different on a weekend, bypassing the usual gym or music programs, playground visits, and play dates of varying success. On the other hand, road trips have a new set of criteria now that there are kids on board. The location needs to be within a 1.5-hour drive of home and it needs to have interesting activities and good food for kid (so antiquing, wine tasting, and shopping are out). Here are our top ten picks for day trips around the GTA.
It’s Personal
If there’s one thing that kids love more than technology, it’s seeing themselves represented in the fascinating flicker of a digital screen. With that in mind, we’ve curated the best personalised apps and items you can buy online to make your little ones squee with excitement.
Broadway Babies
We’ve got the best musical theatre classes around Toronto so that the kids can sing, dance and act their excess energy away.
Jump for Joy!
Jump! Gymnastics has been a household name for savvy Yaletown moms since 2008, and now we’re excited that North Shore moms can get in on the action. On September 15, Jump! will take a leap across the pond when it opens its second studio in North Vancouver.
Walk This Way
Getting from A to B isn’t as easy as 1-2-3 anymore. Step up your family’s sidewalk travel savvy with these 8 Road Safety Tips for Kids, our guide to common sense tips for every age and stage.
We Have a Winner!
Green diapering is definitely in vogue according to the many, many (so many that one day our email server crashed…
Brighten Their Days
Back to school isn’t just about routines and making lunches, it’s about learning. So turn your kids’ lights on at TELUS Spark’s Mini Maker Faire—Calgary’s largest showcase of innovation, makers and creativity—running September 6 and 7.
19 Tips for a Smooth Start
Seizing the day takes on a whole new meaning when you’ve got little ones to wake, dress and feed. We turned to our team of Savvy scribes, editors and experts for their advice on how they make the transition to back to school in their house. From tried-and-true morning routine tips to managing the flow of school papers, these are our best from the best.