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Maple Syrup Events and Sugar Shacks in Ottawa - SavvyMom

Maple Syrup Events & Sugar Shacks in Ottawa

It’s maple time! The opening of the local sugar bushes and sugar shacks in Ottawa indicates that spring is just around the corner.

7 Essential Table Manners for Kids - SavvyMom

7 Essential Table Manners for Kids

Lessons on manners are never over—you may find your kids need reminders. Here are 7 essential table manners for kids.

Streaming in March for Kids - SavvyMom

What’s Streaming in March for Kids & Families

We’ve looked at the schedules from all Canadian streaming services and narrowed down the best TV shows and movies streaming in March for families.

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Spring Cleaning the Kitchen: 6 Things Most People Forget to Do

There are a few hidden things that could use a once-a-year scrub. Here’s what you’re probably missing when spring cleaning the kitchen…

Kids Books for Women's History Month

10 Children’s Books for Women’s History Month

Celebrate the impact women have had in shaping the history of our nation and beyond with these kids’ books for Women’s History Month.

Introducing Global Cuisines to Kids - SavvyMom

Introducing Global Cuisines to Kids

Introducing global cuisines to kids to will help expand their taste buds and help teach them about the diversity of cultures and traditions around the world.

Becoming a More Relaxed Parent - SavvyMom

Learning to Be a Relaxed Parent and Let My Kids Fall

Do watch your kids’ every move at the playground, worried about falls, bumps, and scrapes? Here’s how I learned to become a more relaxed parent…

What Do I Do When the Kids Get Bored? - SavvyMom

What Do I Do When the Kids Get Bored?

It sucks when it’s March Break and you didn’t plan anything. And kids get bored so easily these days. These tips will help manage their boredom AND you from whining back.

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Sweet Sugar Cookie Pizza with Fruit Toppings

This ‘pizza’ is really a giant sugar cookie smeared with a cream cheese sauce and decorated with various fruits. Cookie pizza is perfect for potlucks and parties.

5 March Break Activities for Foodie Families - SavvyMom

5 March Break Activities for Foodie Families

March Break is around the corner. We’re sharing 5 March Break activities for foodie families to keep everyone busy AND fed!

The Mom Club: Outside Looking In - SavvyMom

The Mom Club: I’m on the Outside, Looking In

I’m not part of the mom club. But not because they’re not nice people. I can’t be part of the club, but it’s not because I don’t want to.

Honey Madeleines Recipe - SavvyMom

Honey Madeleines

A must-have on my brunch menus is a simple honey madeleines recipe. This cake-like-slightly-egg-shaped cookie is hands down my favourite sweet treat.

Introducing Your Toddler to Your New Baby - SavvyMom

Tips for Introducing Your Toddler to Your New Baby

Whether your toddler is ready to dive into siblinghood or waiting on the sidelines for now, they need guidance from you for life with their new baby.

I Know First-Hand the Effects of Childhood Trauma on Adults

Childhood trauma affects all aspects of one’s health in adulthood, and can even lead to an earlier and untimely death.

savvy guide to march 2017 vancouver

Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to March

Want to make the most of March in Vancouver? Here’s what to do, get, play, read, and more in and around Vancouver this month.

savvy guide to march 2017 calgary

Calgary: The Savvy Guide to March

Want to make the most of March in Calgary? Here’s what to do, get, play, read, and more in Calgary this month.

savvymom guide to march ottawa 2017

Ottawa: The Savvy Guide to March

Want to make the most of March in Ottawa? Here’s what to do, get, play, read, and more in Ottawa this month.

savvy guide to march 2017 in Toronto

Toronto: The Savvy Guide to March

Want to make the most of March in Toronto? Here’s what to do, get, play, read, and more in Toronto this month.

Finding Time for Baby and Older Siblings - SavvyMom

Finding Time for New Baby AND Older Siblings

The antidote to prickly feelings from older siblings is some TLC from you, amply administered in regular doses as parental time and energy allows.

Irish Kale Colcannon Recipe - SavvyMom

Kale Colcannon Recipe

What even is Kale Colcannon?! This colcannon recipe is a traditional Irish dish, typically made by incorporating cabbage or kale into mashed potatoes.