Savvymom.ca - the trusted resource for moms across Canada 2013-04-25T01:37:13Z Copyright (c) 2013, SavvyMom.ca SavvyMom.ca tag:,2013:04:25 tag:,2013:/index.php/newsletter/51.7980 2013-04-25T11:25:12Z 2013-04-25T01:37:13Z editor <p>May brings flowers. May also brings Mother’s Day and the first long weekend of summer. We love May. Here are some ideas to ensure you do too.</p> <p><b>DO</b> <br /> Make a plan for a wonderful <a&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVictoria/~4/dwhKa9F5PH0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/vic-victoria-the-savvy-guide-to-may1 tag:,2013:/index.php/newsletter/51.7982 2013-04-24T11:35:58Z 2013-04-24T01:02:59Z editor <p>While the warm spring weather is just around the corner, getting fresh fruit can still be a challenge. Did you know that the <a href="http://www.calclingpeach.ca/home_consumer.html" title="nutritional&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVictoria/~4/QZUO-i1IM1I" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/vic-get-peachy tag:,2013:/index.php/newsletter/51.7849 2013-03-28T11:48:42Z 2013-03-28T01:59:43Z editor <p>April may bring showers, but it also brings the promise of spring. So we celebrate with every puddle and melted snowbank we see, as we prepare our families and our homes for warmer weather. </p> <p><b>DO</b>&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVictoria/~4/cnj-nb7nYBs" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/vic-victoria-the-savvy-guide-to-april1 tag:,2013:/index.php/newsletter/51.7798 2013-03-20T11:29:27Z 2013-03-20T02:37:28Z editor <p>What’s more important than your child’s future?</p> <p>We know the first five years are the formative ones, so we do our best to provide a safe and happy environment for them at home. Then, when&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVictoria/~4/uBRBV-7jIGw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/vic-funding-your-child8217s-future tag:,2013:/index.php/newsletter/51.7705 2013-02-28T12:01:29Z 2013-02-28T02:13:30Z editor <p>March is busy this year—but it’s all good. We have Spring Break, St. Paddy’s Day celebrations and Easter. Here’s your guide to maximizing the fun factor this month. </p> <p><b>DO</b><br /> Remember&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVictoria/~4/T-Owjy47Pm0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/vic-victoria-the-savvy-guide-to-march1 tag:,2013:/index.php/newsletter/51.7572 2013-01-31T11:40:23Z 2013-01-31T03:07:24Z editor <p>It’s February and that means it will be Valentine’s Day soon. So don’t be a grouch. Share the love with everyone around you—and let the kids soak it up. </p> <p><strong>DO</strong><br /> Buy&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVictoria/~4/7PJPHfKv5OE" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/vic-victoria-the-savvy-guide-to-february1 tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/51.7398 2012-12-27T11:03:06Z 2012-12-27T14:32:07Z editor <p>We think 2013 is going to be your year. Hopefully it will be ours, too.</p> <p>Here are a few tips on how to start off your best year yet.</p> <p><b>DO</b><br /> Start making your plans for March Break&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVictoria/~4/ogNZGuJahYw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/vic-victoria-the-savvy-guide-to-january1 tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/51.7411 2012-12-20T10:59:57Z 2012-12-20T14:04:58Z editor <p>The holidays: stressful or magical? We say both, but magic wins in the end.</p> <p>We conducted an informal poll recently and asked people what the holidays meant to them. The answers ranged from the&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVictoria/~4/PvXJSE-C7jE" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/vic-a-very-happy-holiday-to-you tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/51.7392 2012-12-14T11:00:33Z 2012-12-14T02:39:34Z editor <p>What’s not to love about British Columbia—with her majestic mountains, stunning coastline, remote islands and beautiful parks? </p> <p>Next in line to natural beauty is a host of practical reasons&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVictoria/~4/eCJqasZjYpw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/vic-it8217s-beautiful-in-bc tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/51.7295 2012-11-29T11:41:36Z 2012-11-29T02:39:37Z editor <p>December isn’t just a month—it’s a season. We say embrace it with our handy recommendations on how to get the best of this festive and oh-so-busy month.</p> <p><b>DO</b> <br /> Bring your kids&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVictoria/~4/54C99qkoaCE" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/vic-victoria-the-savvy-guide-to-december tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/51.7146 2012-11-01T11:01:40Z 2012-11-01T02:19:41Z editor <p>November might not have any long weekends or decent weather but it’s a good time to hunker down, get organized and play in the leaves. These savvy tips will help get you through this sometimes soggy&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVictoria/~4/MtUgGVPKkCc" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/vic-victoria-the-savvy-guide-to-november tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/51.6976 2012-09-27T12:00:33Z 2012-09-27T02:25:35Z editor <p>October begins with gratitude and ends with chocolate and candies. Sounds a bit out of order, but we’ll take it. Here are more ways to enjoy this autumn month.</p> <p><b>DO</b><br /> Get thee to a&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVictoria/~4/WYc3Cf6HBNk" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/vic-victoria-the-savvy-guide-to-october tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/51.6836 2012-08-30T10:59:06Z 2012-08-30T01:30:07Z editor <p>So what if the temps are dropping and the leaves are falling. It’s time to embrace your new routine—and make sure you create one that gives you at least 20 minutes to grab a coffee or a yoga class.&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVictoria/~4/IZ6BtWrPECU" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/vic-victoria-the-savvy-guide-to-september tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/51.6693 2012-08-02T23:04:28Z 2012-08-02T02:31:29Z editor <p>News flash: back to school is not a season. Just because everyone is talking about it already does not mean we can’t enjoy the full month left of summer. Here are some reminders on how to do just&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVictoria/~4/PNqCPIF1ETk" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/vic-victoria-the-savvy-guide-to-august tag:,2012:/index.php/newsletter/51.6505 2012-06-28T11:00:49Z 2012-11-22T20:37:50Z editor <p>There isn’t much room for lazy in our hazy summer days, but we love them nonetheless. Enjoy every minute of this month with these savvy suggestions on how to make the most of July.</p> <p><strong>DO&#8230; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SavvymomTodayVictoria/~4/Y-rCM_Yatps" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.savvymom.ca/index.php/newsletter/vic-victoria-the-savvy-guide-to-july