Archives: Savvy Stories

A Day in the Life of What I Eat

My eating plan – this is what I’d normally eat “before” becoming pregnant.

Leather, Lace and Stripes

Have fun print mixing this spring!

The Merits of a Staycation

With March Break just around the corner, this is a perfect time to plan your family’s own “staycation”. Your city can provide adventure at every turn.

Sleepovers – When is the right time?

Do your kids have sleepovers? Did you when you were a kid? Sleepovers were a big part of my childhood, starting probably when I was about 9 or 10. I would spend many a Saturday night sleeping over with a friend, whether at my house or hers.

Stepping Out Saturday

We headed over to my Mum’s house for dinner and to make our plan of attack on Florida. Yes, you read that correctly, Flo-Rida here we come!

You Know You’re Tired When…

Activity: Make Your Own Bean Bag Toss

Sometimes the games we play seem so simple it’s silly – but these are the things that my kids love (which makes me happy too!)

What happens when a little bug goes ka-choo!

One of my favourite Dr. Seuss books isn’t actually written by Dr. Seuss, rather it is part of the Dr. Seuss series of Beginner Books. The book I am referring to is called “Because a Little Bug Went Ka-Choo” written by Rosetta Stone

Secret Mommy-hood Confession Saturday

Dinner used to be a glorious time of day when we would sit down together as a family… And enjoyed my fantastic cooking of course… But now it is a thing of torture… Because of this kid. What did spaghetti ever do to you? He used…

Children’s Art Displays – Part 1: Creating a DIY Collage

Kids produce amazing art but they also produce a TON of it. This tutorial for a DIY collage is the first in my series. Join me as I look for the ultimate art solutions.