Archives: Savvy Stories

The Ultimate Baby Shower Gift Package – My Recommendations

Looking for great baby shower/new baby presents that are tried and true (by this mom at least!)? Here is my list of the ultimate gift ideas I loved when my babies were, well, babies, and that I love to gift now.

Summer, Summer, Summer! – S’mores Rice Krispies Squares

There is no dessert more representative of summer than s’mores.

I Feel So Old

Yesterday, one of my little brothers graduated grade 8, and will be entering high school in the fall. Mitchell was born when I was 16, and he turned my world upside down

Canada Day Has Me Thinking About Canadian Food Items. Here’s My List:

Here’s a few food items that I identify with as being “Canadian”.

Mia & Alexa’s Big Girl Room Reveal

Well…… their big girl room in our new house is finally complete and ready to be revealed.

Creamy Macaroni Salad

Macaroni salad. Its a staple side dish for any summer BBQ. A perfect addition to a long weekend party.

Secret Mommy-hood Confession Saturday

I felt sorry for the guy beside me who unknowingly picked a spot next to the sickest person with the worst case of the “strep throat sweats” in the auditorium.

Toy Hall of Fame honours the blanket

Use it to build a fort or wear it as a cape, there’s more to the blanket than you may think.

Summer Reading List: REAL, GROWN-UP BOOKS!

Life lessons from my sons…

When I’m Little

One day I can tell her that I’m not exactly sure when I fell head over heels for her, but she’s got me now.