Savvymom.ca - the trusted resource for moms across Canada 2012-05-24T04:07:03Z Copyright (c) 2012, SavvyMom.ca SavvyMom.ca tag:,2012:05:24 tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/14.6316 2012-05-24T12:59:01Z 2012-05-24T04:07:03Z editor <p>Just because sandwiches are a highly practical and portable meal doesn’t mean they should only be eaten on park benches, over the kitchen sink or en route to soccer practice. </p> <p>There are some&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayOttawa/~4/PLTPED5P9hQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/ott-feeling-pressed tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/14.6266 2012-05-17T13:00:28Z 2012-05-17T03:13:29Z editor <p>Bake a cake? Assemble loot bags? Entertain a dozen pint-sized bundles of energy all by yourself? No need to go it alone! Here are three of our favourite birthday party shortcuts.</p> <p><span style="color:&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayOttawa/~4/f1cdT6z0rvs" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/ott-less-mess tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/14.6241 2012-05-10T12:59:52Z 2012-05-10T02:29:53Z editor <p>Dear Darling, </p> <p>Mother’s Day is coming up soon. I know I’m not your mother, but as the mother of your children I hope you agree that this is a day to celebrate (me). And as much as I adore&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayOttawa/~4/aCepx78Yg7U" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/ott-a-mothers-letter tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/14.6201 2012-05-03T13:00:23Z 2012-05-03T03:44:24Z editor <p>Do you appreciate the finer things in life? Do you scorn your peers who can’t tell a chenin blanc from a pinot grigio and don’t realize how very wrong it can be to pair a sultry malbec with tuna&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayOttawa/~4/wTsFblMGaXk" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/ott-pair-up-wine-d-down tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/14.6172 2012-04-26T13:00:24Z 2012-04-26T02:47:26Z editor <p>May is our month. Own it.</p> <p><strong>DO</strong> <br /> Plan a lovely Mother’s Day for yourself<br /> <strong>Why?</strong> Because who else will? You’re the only one who knows what you really&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayOttawa/~4/i1m0q-oxrQc" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/ott-ottawa-the-savvy-guide-to-may tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/14.6134 2012-04-19T13:00:30Z 2012-04-19T02:43:32Z editor <p>Earth Day: yet another teachable moment. And we shall not let this moment pass. </p> <p>Remember what the Lorax said: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better.&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayOttawa/~4/o384cSIVSqw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/ott-planet-party tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/14.6104 2012-04-12T13:00:06Z 2012-04-12T03:07:07Z editor <p>Now that the days are getting longer and warmer, we’re itching to take a drive and explore the Ottawa Valley again.</p> <p>Our first destination this year is Almonte, home of a historic mill and the&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayOttawa/~4/qYYLa7qWhas" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/ott-the-almonte-alternative tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/14.6080 2012-04-05T13:00:19Z 2012-04-05T03:02:20Z editor <p>Most of us are looking forward to days full of family, eating, chocolate, and hopefully, sunny weather over the Easter weekend. We confess, it totally snuck up on us this year and we still haven’t&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayOttawa/~4/H2dNYY6CGxk" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/ott-a-sweet-long-weekend tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/14.6048 2012-03-29T13:00:17Z 2012-03-29T02:29:18Z editor <p>April is all about celebrating spring and rebirth. Whether it’s chocolate or Mother Earth you’re into, we’ve got some ideas to help you embrace all that April brings.&nbsp; </p> <p><strong>DO</strong><br&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayOttawa/~4/KbzqCTW1clw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/ott-ottawa-the-savvy-guide-to-april tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/14.6006 2012-03-22T12:59:36Z 2012-03-22T03:18:37Z editor <p>There are at least two reasons to sign your kids up for art classes.</p> <p>First: They’re uber-crafty, can create all day, and you’re eager to encourage their budding talent. </p> <p>Second: Their&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayOttawa/~4/qhCMsfG4LCw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/ott-emerging-talent tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/14.5963 2012-03-15T13:00:05Z 2012-03-15T03:42:06Z editor <p>When you’re serious about your burgers and fries, the drive-through just won’t cut the mustard. </p> <p>Here’s the dish on three of our favourite family-friendly destinations for great burgers&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayOttawa/~4/IJHaBPM2Xxs" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/ott-beef-it-up tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/14.5929 2012-03-08T13:00:13Z 2012-03-08T04:15:14Z editor <p>Are you armed and ready with a list of outings to keep the brood busy during the break? Don’t fret—we’ve got you covered with these five activities, one for each day of the week. </p> <p>The local&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayOttawa/~4/XKovP-raXFQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/ott-make-it-or-break-it tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/14.5902 2012-03-01T13:00:39Z 2012-03-01T04:32:41Z editor <p>We’re not sure what St. Patrick would say about sharing March with National Nutrition Month, but we’ve got some tips on how to make the most out of March. </p> <p><strong>DO</strong><br /> Promote&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayOttawa/~4/pmLBwZvOMKo" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/ott-ottawa-the-savvy-guide-to-march tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/14.5874 2012-02-23T13:00:54Z 2012-02-23T03:57:56Z editor <p>Coming up with a great idea for a late winter birthday party can be tough, but we’re here to help with our short list of some great indoor birthday party places.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nature.ca/en/plan-your-visit/what-see-do/whats/birthday-parties"&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayOttawa/~4/mLV6bgypSt0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/ott-celebration-stations tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/14.5849 2012-02-16T13:00:02Z 2012-02-16T03:30:03Z editor <p>Families in Ottawa have no choice but to make the best of winter, so it’s probably no coincidence that much of what’s going on around town for Family Day weekend focuses on outdoor adventures. </p>&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayOttawa/~4/7aMBt_VRWSg" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/ott-a-day-of-play1