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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.
What Your Kindergartener Really Needs for School
Is your first-born starting kindergarten? Wondering what to buy? Here’s what veteran moms and teachers agree are the only things you really need.
26 Breakfasts Kids Will Eat
Mornings can be torturous enough without a reminder that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But seriously, it is. Take a deep breath and some inspiration from these 26 Best Breakfast Recipes for Kids.
Unique Activities for Kids to Try
It’s almost fall, which means time to figure out both family activities as well as some ongoing extracurricular passions. But as much as we love the mainstream sports and pastimes, sometimes our kiddos have other ideas. Here’s our pick of some of the more unique activities out there for them to pursue—and perhaps love. Because as long as they are enjoying it and giving it their all, that’s all that counts.
Find Belle Books at Ottawa’s Best French Bookstore
Stir up some excitement for school and give the kids an edge in French class by taking a trip to Le Coin Du Livre, Ottawa’s best French bookstore for all ages.
17 Kid-Friendly Breakfast Recipes
You’ve only got about 180 school day breakfasts to serve up in a rush this year. But don’t sweat it yet—we asked our team of savvy bloggers to share their favourite healthy breakfast and snack ideas, and they delivered with 17 fresh and healthy meals designed to make mornings easy. These healthy breakfasts are all homemade, but if you make them ahead, you’ll get through the morning rush with ease. There’s one month done…
10 Quick and Easy School Lunch Recipes
Your mom mission for the next ten months: pack a trade-proof nutritious school lunch every day. Sounds daunting, but luckily we have 10 quick and easy recipes to help make the chore a simple one to complete.
23 Items to Help Get Them Out the Door
25 home organization solutions to make mornings go smoothly.
10 Back-to-School Snacks and Lunches
Your kids will be pleasantly surprised to open their lunch pail to find one of these 10 lunches and snacks. Find out more.