Archives: Savvy Stories
Stair Scare
A self-proclaimed klutz, the fall I had yesterday was no surprise. Combine wooden stairs with a love of fuzzy socks and I’m amazed it didn’t happen sooner.
Activity: Cardboard Post Office
It’s funny how no matter what fancy toys we buy the kids, the old joke about the cardboard box being what they play with remains true
This Is Not My Christian Grey Either
I’m sitting here writing this laughing hysterically to myself because yet another Facebook string has started between my friend Ali and a handful of other women all discussing the book Fifty Shades of Grey.
Mother’s Day – Gifts That Go Beyond
Mother’s Day has somehow become tied to gift giving. While I too love receiving gifts, I really have all I want and need.
I Can’t Stop Eating in Ottawa!!
Every time I go to Ottawa..I can’ t seem to stop eating. There’s always something new to try and always something I want to bring back to Toronto.
Berry Container Monsters
Is your home filled with empty berry containers? Ours is! I realize that they serve the purpose of protecting our fruit, but seriously they are just so darn wasteful.
Boots and Big Earrings: a recipe for a styling girls’ night out
I’m originally from Toronto, and I like very much to think of myself as a city girl. Part of my city-girl identity is my fashion sense.
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake
I asked The Pine’s executive chef, Luc Doiron, if he’d share one of his recipes with my readers and he very graciously agreed. I can’t wait to make this and then lock myself in a room to eat it.
Jessica Simpson Welcomes Baby Maxwell Drew
The wait is over! It seems most celeb baby watchers have been waiting for Jessica Simpson to finally deliver her baby and today was the day!
A Mother’s Day Nightmare
Once upon a time, there was a day called Mother’s Day. On that day, everyone was nice to the mom, cleaned up, and behaved. The End. Nope.