Savvymom.ca - the trusted resource for moms across Canada 2012-05-24T04:07:22Z Copyright (c) 2012, SavvyMom.ca SavvyMom.ca tag:,2012:05:24 tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/15.6315 2012-05-24T13:00:21Z 2012-05-24T04:07:22Z editor <p>The kids are signed, sealed and ready to go to <a href="http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/van-top-10-summer-camps-for-kids-in-vancouver" title="camp">camp</a>. </p> <p>But are they? We think&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVancouver/~4/2gXn0GOCMkc" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/van-kids-camp-checklist tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/15.6265 2012-05-17T13:00:25Z 2012-05-17T03:14:27Z editor <p>If your spring season needs a kick, then a day trip to Westham Island will do the trick.&nbsp; </p> <p>It’s a well-kept secret: just beyond Ladner’s historic village is a small, one lane, wooden&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVancouver/~4/86AZc6CP5-I" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/van-seasonal-secrets tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/15.6228 2012-05-11T13:00:17Z 2012-05-11T01:32:18Z editor <p>Moms are never too busy to give back to the community. We just need to be reminded of how we can help from time to time.</p> <p>That’s why Savvymom.ca is pleased to remind you to lace up your running&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVancouver/~4/j7e5Vfh4WaI" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/van-fun-run-for-kids tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/15.6242 2012-05-10T13:00:57Z 2012-05-10T02:27:58Z editor <p>Dear Darling, </p> <p>As I’m sure you know, this Sunday is Mother’s Day.&nbsp; </p> <p>And while I’m not your mother (ahem), you can be certain that our children will require some assistance (not&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVancouver/~4/45N4WuUxsjs" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/van-the-best-mothers-day-ever tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/15.6206 2012-05-03T13:00:47Z 2012-05-03T03:44:49Z editor <p>School is coming to an end and summer is near. That means you better get the kids in gear—for camp. You’ll have no trouble finding ways for them to explore the city with our <a href="http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/guides/10-great-summer-camps-for-kids-in-vancouver"&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVancouver/~4/kiGOE4AyJ00" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/van-top-10-summer-camps-for-kids-in-vancouver tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/15.6173 2012-04-26T13:00:01Z 2012-04-26T02:47:03Z 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/SavvymomTodayVancouver/~4/qa23Iq4KIVs" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/van-vancouver-the-savvy-guide-to-may tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/15.6145 2012-04-20T13:00:56Z 2012-04-20T12:33:57Z editor <p>It’s been 35 years since the people of Richmond have had a new <strong>IKEA</strong> store. It’s your time. IKEA wants to thank you for the past 35 years of customer loyalty and we’re not talking&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVancouver/~4/HD3LsNDNxLs" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/van-everyone-is-a-coupon tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/15.6139 2012-04-19T13:00:40Z 2012-04-19T02:43:41Z editor <p>For Earth Day 2012, we’re paying homage to the Lorax and his words of wisdom: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” </p> <p>So let’s&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVancouver/~4/YJ5YHIJ5sIs" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/van-earth-day-birthday tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/15.6106 2012-04-12T13:00:55Z 2012-04-12T03:06:57Z editor <p>There’s a reason smartphones are called smartphones. They help us do things quicker, faster, and, well, smarter than ever before. </p> <p>But let’s remember that your phone is only as smart as the&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVancouver/~4/cTC36MQyBS4" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/van-vansmart-apps tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/15.6079 2012-04-05T13:00:33Z 2012-04-05T03:02:34Z editor <p>Fresh off the heels of Spring Break comes another long weekend. Aren&#8217;t we lucky?</p> <p>Here’s how the SavvyMoms are spending it.&nbsp; </p> <p>We’re taking in the city’s 40,000 cherry trees&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVancouver/~4/VYZEOlwefQ0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/van-on-the-edge-of-spring tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/15.6050 2012-03-29T13:00:47Z 2012-03-29T02:28:48Z 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/SavvymomTodayVancouver/~4/lnaW7oBUOCA" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/van-vancouver-the-savvy-guide-to-april tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/15.6008 2012-03-22T12:59:51Z 2012-03-22T03:18:52Z editor <p>You successfully planned and executed the family spring break (nicely done). The kids are refreshed and finally back to school, so now it’s time for a mom revival. Refresh your body and soul at these&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVancouver/~4/1hu8i1UxGok" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/van-spring-in-your-step tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/15.5967 2012-03-15T13:00:08Z 2012-03-15T16:58:09Z editor <p>SavvyMoms know that exercise is good for kids—essential even. And yet statistics indicate that only 12% of children are getting the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day.</p> <p>Inspired&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVancouver/~4/bQatAwsPmGY" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/van-physical-power-hour tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/15.5931 2012-03-08T13:00:02Z 2012-03-08T04:15:03Z editor <p>The crocuses are up and that can only mean one thing—Spring Break is near! While kids would love to hang out in their pajamas all day, we know it’s wise to have some super-fun outings planned to&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVancouver/~4/hkBv0UPoRGU" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/van-make-or-spring-break tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/15.5903 2012-03-01T13:00:24Z 2012-03-01T04:33:26Z 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/SavvymomTodayVancouver/~4/8YaegdrYfyg" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/van-vancouver-the-savvy-guide-to-march