Archives: Savvy Stories
Simple Mother’s Day Craft for Kids
When it comes to Mother’s Day gifts, store bought options are wonderful, but no mom can resist the beautiful handmade…
Easy Breakfast Muffins
I have never been much of a breakfast eater and although I make my kids eat their breakfast everyday, they…
Sustainable and Stylish Kids’ Clothes
Online shop Modern Rascals has only been around for seven months but already it’s making a mark on the playground-set. Founded…
Advice for Working Moms, from the Woman Who Co-Founded Roots
Diane Bald nurtured Roots Canada and her kids at the same time. Last year the company sold a majority stake and…
5 Wardrobe Essentials I Can’t Live Without
The best must-haves are found in the closets of real and chic moms who make achieving fab personal style their way…
Mothers, Continuity and Gifts in the Art of Maria Hupfield
When she was invited to create an installation for The Power Plant, Maria Hupfield says she honoured that sense of…
Lessons in Gender Equality at My Daughter’s Ballet Class
There’s one boy in my five year old daughter’s ballet class. In his white tank and black shorts, he bobs…
Family Travel: Fallsview Waterpark in Niagara Falls
Waterparks take any family getaway to the next level. We recently wow-ed our kids at the Fallsview Waterpark in Niagara Falls, where…
‘Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls’ by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo: A Review
If you are craving an antidote to the insipid, passive or absent role that girls often have in children’s media,…
Easy Butter Tarts Recipe
I grew up thinking these tarts were an everywhere dessert. But apparently it’s a Canadian thing. This Easy Butter Tarts…