Archives: Savvy Stories
Ten #GirlBosses Through History On What It Means To Be A Woman
Happy International Women’s Day, ladies and gentlemen! Today is the day that we celebrate women and, this year, we are taking a look back at some of the most strong and powerful women through…
March Break Madness
That’s what March Break should be called. Unless you have your kids in camp, or are going away, it’s utter chaos. Meg and I are trying to figure out what to do with our kids for the week. So many activities don’t appeal to me because it will be
52 Week Money Saving Challenge with a Twist
Saving money can be hard. Not only do you have your every day expenses to take care of, you also have to worry about those unexpected expenses. Although setting aside money for an emergency fund or retirement plan are both great ways to gain financial
The Changing Season by Steven Manchester
This was supposed to be a simple summer for Billy: one more lazy expanse of time before college began. He’d fill the hours playing with Jimmy – his canine best buddy – going camping and doing all the things he promised Jimmy they’d do before
The Emotions of My New Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
How I’m feeling after my thyroid cancer diagnosis.
Your First Crush
That’s my grade four class picture. Note the blazer and saddle shoes I’m rocking in the front row, well done Wendy. It was the eighties and I experienced my first crush. Do you remember your first crush? Of course you do. Your true first crush hap
Bookworm Monday- What I Read in February 2016
After You by JoJo Moyes– If “Me Before You” broke your freakin’ heart, this book will mend it. It is a wonderful sequel. The Painter’s Daughter by Julie Klassen– I read this because for some reason I can’t get enough of these historical romances even t
Daylight Savings Time begins on March 13
Spoiler alert: It has to do with Daylight Savings Time! It’s finally here! The day every parent-of-an-incredibly-early-rising-baby-or-toddler dreams of! Daylight Savings Time begins on March 13, 2016! If you’re wondering why that bleary eyed mom sitti
When Do Babies Sleep Through The Night?
When do Babies Sleep through the night? If you want to know, I think you’d better read this to find out the answer. This is quite the loaded question…
The Slang You Need To Know To Understand Your Teen
It is up to us as parents to be versed in what our kids are currently doing and saying. Even though we may still feel hip or cool, the slang of 2016 is a lot different than it was 10 or 20 years…