Archives: Savvy Stories

I Accept the Things I Cannot Change

Today, I resigned to the fact that, as much as I would love to hold onto the idealistic view of how my life should be, there are certain things I cannot change.

Summer solstice – stamp the sunshine in

Celebrating summer solstice using 3 different stamping techniques to create a piece of art for the front door.

Sexy babies: how sexualization hurts girls

Learn how parents, schools, and girls can fight back against sexualization of girls. Our sex-saturated culture is damaging girls’ psychological development.

Tips for Family Road Trips

Learn how to plan a family road trip and keep the kids happy and entertained!

Weekly Meal Planner

The older the girls get the less pleasant it is to take them to the grocery store (to any store, really) even if my mom or Matt are there too

Year in Review – Simple DIY Word Jumble

A year end word jumble all about them is a great project to make for your kids or have them make for themselves.

Recipe Success (x2!): Strawberry and Rhubarb for our enjoyment

This time of year I am loving the local strawberries that are available. One of my favourite combinations are strawberries with rhubarb

Easy Vegan Sheppard’s Pie

Are you a vegan? You can still enjoy your favourite comfort foods, like this Easy Vegan Sheppard’s Pie recipe.

12 Foods You Should Always Buy Organic

Apples, celery and sweet bell peppers have the most pesticide residues

50/50

It’s June! June means that M+A will soon be celebrating another half birthday!