Archives: Savvy Stories
That Time I Became a Minimalist
I recently became a minimalist – not so much by choice, but more out of necessity. Here’s our story of…
Healthy Apple, PB & Granola Snack
I love finding new snack recipes for my kids. But the thing is – they have to be easy and…
No, Karla Homolka—You Don’t Get To Turn Your Life Around
I was a young adult when the story of Karla Homolka and her ex-husband Paul Bernardo hit the news. Though I…
My Son, Cian. Yes, My Son Who Wears Dresses
Being a parent means a lot of different things to many different people. What does being a parent mean to…
I Tried Adulting, But It Wasn’t For Me
By the time you read this, I’ll be 42 (I’ll essentially be the answer to life, so you should definitely…
I’m A Mom Who Loves The Child Harness
Jordan is a runner and explorer. We are teaching her to hold onto the stroller, cart, or hand when we…
Do You Care About EQAO Testing?
I’m having some big feelings about the EQAO testing that’s happening in schools right now and I wanted to reach out…
Local, Sustainable Eating: A Tour of Fresh City Farms
Fresh City Farms at Downsview Park is an off-grid 2 acre organic urban farm. Once a hyper-local CSA, it is now a…
One Year Later…Here We Are
It’s that time. The one year mark. I still can’t believe it has been one year. But one year later…here…
Green Eggs, No Ham – A Healthy Breakfast for Kids
In a breakfast rut with your family?  Same ol’ cereal and toast every morning?  Here’s a healthy breakfast for kids you…