Archives: Savvy Stories
How to Deal with Sibling Rivalry
It can be so frustrating to hear your kids yell and scream at each other. Sometimes it can seem like
What The Jian Ghomeshi Not Guilty Verdict Means to Me
I know this a HEATED topic. The outcry of rage and opinions on social media after a NOT GUILTY verdict was handed to former CBC radio broadcaster, Jian Ghomeshi on four charges of sexual assault has been profound. So take this blog for what it is, an op
#IBelieveSurvivors — This is my story
I don’t know if anyone is really surprised by the Ghomeshi ruling that was announced today. Not guilty on all counts. I won’t go into the details of the case — I’m not sure it’s possible to live a…
5 Outstanding Reasons to Go on a Cruise
One thing on my bucket list is to take a cruise somewhere. I’ve always wanted to take a cruise with my husband. Sail off from one destination to the next, porting in different cities. It’s different from a traditional getwaway. Many people wonder why
Visiting Ucluelet, B.C. {Vancouver Island}
For the past eight years, we have vacationed in Ucluelet, BC on Vancouver Island. It is not only incredibly gorgeous but allows us to have the true West Coast experience at an affordable price. We love the laid back feel along with the beautiful trails
7 Tips for Celebrating Holidays in Multi-Faith Families
‘But What About the Holidays?’Â That’s just one of the many questions that are asked when discussing the topic of children being raised in a family of two or more faiths. In today’s diverse culture, it’s not uncommon for families to consist of two parents
A Day in the Life…
We wanted to share a bit about what a day in the life of our family is like. This will give you a little glimpse at our life, especially on a day when we have some blog activities to attend. We also decided to share it with cell phone photos only because
10 Things to Never Put in a Dishwasher
Dishwashers are an amazing convenience but did you know that there are many items that can get completely damaged in a dishwasher? Let’s take a look at these need-to-know cleaning tips: the 10 things you should never put in a dishwasher and the reaso
How to Naturally Dye Easter Eggs
It wouldn’t be Easter without colourful eggs, but every year when I peel the eggs and see the dye stains on the white of the egg i cringe a little bit knowing it’s all chemicals. So we jumped on the natural dye this year. Not only because it’s so mu
Local Shop Feature: Woodland Wovens
Spring is here, and with it comes the sunshine and wanting to be outside as much as possible. My daughters love being outside, and it does them so much good. Both of them sleep so much better after getting a lot of fresh air. What if they need a shady spo