The Scoop from SavvyMom Savvymom.ca - the trusted resource for moms across Canada 2013-05-16T16:13:14Z Copyright (c) 2007, SavvyMom.ca SavvyMom.ca tag:,2007:01:01 Minnow’s Five Things tag:,2013:/index.php/blog/25.8087 2013-05-15T16:05:50Z 2013-05-15T19:52:51Z Minnow Hamilton Angelina had a double mastectomy, moms are misbehavin’ at Disney and we all need more naps. Baby mugging is big and Pilates is a lot tougher than you think. That’s what caught my attention this… ]]> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/blog/minnows-five-things49 Minnow’s Five Things tag:,2013:/index.php/blog/25.8052 2013-05-08T14:51:46Z 2013-05-08T18:38:47Z Minnow Hamilton In honour of Mother’s Day, my five things this week are all mom related. A mom salary, SAHM moms versus working moms, moms who rock, charitable events and a great mom ad for Mother’s Day. … ]]> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/blog/minnows-five-things48 Minnow’s Five Things tag:,2013:/index.php/blog/25.8018 2013-05-01T13:40:48Z 2013-05-01T16:52:49Z Minnow Hamilton I’ve been knee deep in the blogs lately so I’m paying a lot of attention to what’s hot in that space. Diaperless parenting trends,… ]]> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/blog/minnows-five-things47 Minnow’s Five Things tag:,2013:/index.php/blog/25.7986 2013-04-24T14:53:29Z 2013-04-24T18:56:30Z Minnow Hamilton The Boston brothers, the Dirty Dozen, Kmart’s cheeky ad campaign and some solid advice for parents and children—all caught my attention this week.

1. I don’t think I can possibly say what… ]]> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/blog/minnows-five-things46 Minnow’s Five Things tag:,2013:/index.php/blog/25.7946 2013-04-17T16:05:04Z 2013-04-17T18:08:05Z Minnow Hamilton There was a lot in politics that caught my attention this week. Not all of it was good.

1. The unimaginable bombings at the finish line of the Boston Marathon leave so much to discuss and wonder.… ]]> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/blog/minnows-five-things45 Minnow’s Five Things tag:,2013:/index.php/blog/25.7908 2013-04-10T17:03:01Z 2013-04-10T18:33:02Z Minnow Hamilton Hockey Parents, judging parents, Downton Abbey withdrawal, energy shots and Margaret Thatcher all caught my attention this week.

1. This is a classic take on role reversal for all hockey… ]]> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/blog/minnows-five-things44 Minnow’s Five Things tag:,2013:/index.php/blog/25.7880 2013-04-03T15:28:54Z 2013-04-04T18:42:55Z Minnow Hamilton Autism Awareness, April Fools’ Day spoofs, more bacon, more white t-shirts and party favours—that’s what caught my attention this week.

1. April 2 was World Autism Awareness Day and this… ]]> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/blog/minnows-five-things43 Minnow’s Five Things tag:,2013:/index.php/blog/25.7853 2013-03-27T15:34:13Z 2013-03-28T17:05:14Z Minnow Hamilton I have a few interesting things to report after a nice long break and a short week. The new site manteresting.com, family narratives, more on Apple innovation, an old-school video and a new face cream… ]]> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/blog/minnows-five-things42 Kathy’s Five Things tag:,2013:/index.php/blog/25.7821 2013-03-20T13:33:51Z 2013-03-20T14:44:52Z Kathy Buckworth This week we have a special guest on the SavvyBlog, Kathy Buckworth. She’ll be replacing Minnow’s ‘Five Things’ with five interesting perspectives on current parenting topics. Having just published… ]]> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/blog/kathys-five-things Sarah’s Five Things tag:,2013:/index.php/blog/25.7778 2013-03-13T13:38:19Z 2013-03-13T16:33:20Z Sarah Morgenstern It’s an honour to be guest blogging in Minnow’s Five Things spot this week, as she’s off on vacation with her family. As co-founder of SavvyMom, I used to do a lot more of the writing than I do… ]]> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/blog/sarahs-five-things