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Mother’s Day

To All The Women Who Have Always Wanted To Be A Mother

Want To Give Mom The Best Mother’s Day Gift? It’s This...

Mother's Day In Ottawa: Gifts, Food, Events, And More

5 Easy Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That Actual Moms Actually Want

Mother's Day Gift Ideas For Your Foodie Mom

Calgary: The Savvy Guide To May

Vancouver: The Savvy Guide To May

The Ultimate Mother's Day Gift Guide For Ottawa

The Ultimate Mother's Day Gift Guide For Toronto

Victoria: The Savvy Guide To May

- mom-101
- May 14, 2023
To All the Women Who Have Always Wanted to Be a Mother

To all of the women who wanted to be a mother for as long as you can remember and are still trying to make that wish come true: I hear you.
- mom-101
- May 9, 2023
Want to Give Mom the Best Mother’s Day Gift? It’s This…

No matter what the mom in your life asks for for Mother's Day, this is something she probably truly wants. It's something we all want, really.
- events,restaurants,attractions,shopping
- May 4, 2023
Mother’s Day in Ottawa: Gifts, Food, Events, and More

It's heeeerrrrrreeeee. Here are some great ways to celebrate Mother's Day in Ottawa with great local food, gifts, and activities.
- family-life,mom-101
- May 7, 2023
5 Easy Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That Actual Moms Actually Want

These easy Mother's Day gift ideas are ones no mom would be disappointed to receive again and again. Isn’t that how traditions are started, anyway?
- recipegeek,food
- May 9, 2023
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Foodie Mom

Still on the lookout for Mother's Day gifts? We're sharing 10 foodie-inspired gifts your foodie mom will love.
- events,restaurants,attractions,outdoor-play,shopping
- May 5, 2022
Calgary: The Savvy Guide to May

May is our month. Own it. Here are a few suggestions on how to focus on you this month in our Savvy Guide to May in Calgary.
- monthly-guide,events
- May 17, 2022
Vancouver: The Savvy Guide to May

May we suggest some fun ideas for Mom this month as well as the kids? Great! Our Savvy Guide to May in Vancouver covers a whole range of fun for the family.
- entertaining
- May 3, 2022
Make-Ahead Menus for Easy Entertaining on Mother’s Day

If you have to entertain on Mother's Day, don't spend the day in the kitchen. Make it ahead! Follow our make-ahead menus for a Mother's Day brunch, lunch, and dinner.
- mom-101
- May 3, 2022
10 Mother’s Day Gifts You Can Give to Yourself

When it comes to Mother’s Day, it's nice to get a little something you've always wanted. For that, Moms, you’ll likely have to get it yourself. Go ahead and treat yourself with these ideas.
- events,shopping
- April 29, 2021
The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Ottawa

If you want to celebrate a special person in your life this Mother's Day, check out these unique gifts in Ottawa that they'll love.
- events,shopping
- April 29, 2021
The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Toronto

We've highlighted two dozen ideas that we think moms will love and whose purchase will help keep a part of your community afloat.
- family-life
- May 4, 2020
Celebrating Mother’s Day During Covid 19

This year, with social distancing protocols in place, Mother's Day is going to be celebrated a little differently in most homes.
- mom-101
- April 24, 2019
7 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for 2019

If you’re looking for a gift for your Mom, or a Mom in your life, or even just want to get yourself a gift—here are a few things I love, want or think sound pretty cool.
- mom-101
- May 7, 2018
We Are Fixers & Doers and We’re Okay With It If Nobody Notices

We are fixers. Of toys and games, feelings and squabbles, dinner and laundry. We are doers. And we’re okay with it if nobody really notices.
- family-life
- April 30, 2018
When You Have a Sick Child, a Gift of Normalcy for Mother’s Day is Precious

Being a mother is the hardest job in the world. Being a mom to my two amazing boys at home, while missing my son who died, is even more challenging.
- mom-101
- May 8, 2018
10 Best Subscription Boxes for Moms

Boxes filled with carefully curated products and gifts? We love the idea! Here are 10 of the best subscription boxes for moms, just in time for Mother’s Day.
- mom-101
- May 15, 2017
Blended Family 101: Coping with Disappointment on Mother’s Day

To be a stepmom is to accept that you will probably be disappointed on Mother’s Day.
- family-life
- May 11, 2017
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Inspired by Mom’s Favourite Shows

If you’re finding it hard to find that perfect gift for mom, consider finding inspiration from mom’s favourite movies and shows.
- food-news
- May 10, 2017
Five New Cookbooks We Can’t Wait to Read

The hottest cookbooks hitting shelves this spring.
- mom-101
- May 15, 2017
14 Perfect Mother’s Day Gifts

Whether you need some gift-giving inspo for your own mom, a friend, mother-in-law, or just want to subtly forward this along to your kids or spouse…happy shopping. There’s something here for every mom.
- seasonal
- May 11, 2017
Why I Am a Spoiled Rotten Mommy This Mother’s Day

I am a spoiled rotten mother, and it's not even Mother's Day yet.
- family-life
- May 4, 2017
10 Handmade Mother’s Day Gifts Kids Can Make with Dad

While moms will certainly appreciate flowers, candy or a night off from cooking, on Mother's Day there is no greater gift than those made by her own children, even better if Dad has a role in the process as well.
- events
- May 3, 2017
Victoria: The Savvy Guide to May

Here's your guide to making the most of the month: from a buzzy book to the trendiest patio accessories, here's what we're shopping for, eating, and doing this May.
- mom-101
- May 1, 2017
Kelly Clarkson Being Surprised with a Kid-Free Weekend Is All of Us

A recent Instagram video that Kelly Clarkson posted is pretty much the perfect depiction of how we all look and feel.
- seasonal
- June 22, 2016
Mothers Day Ideas! 6 DIY Gifts & Recipes

See these 6 awesome Mothers Day ideas, from delicious recipes to beautiful
- mom-101
- June 27, 2016
Five Tips for a Better Mother’s Day

Maybe Mother's Day has always been perfect for you, but more likely than not, it has come with it's struggles.
- events
- June 21, 2016
Victoria: The Savvy Guide to May

Let's face it, Mother's Day will probably be lost in a jumble of burnt toast, macaroni crafts and brunches with the in-laws.
- parenting
- May 15, 2017
How to Help a Fellow Mom This Mother’s Day

Our favourite day of the year is coming.
- home
- April 21, 2016
Spring Gardening Gifts for Mom

10 of the most stylish and useful gardening gifts just in time for Mother's Day!
- mom-101
- July 8, 2016
She Taught Me The Secret To Motherhood

My oldest child just entered her teen years, which leaves me feeling like I've crossed the bridge to the beginning of letting
- parenting
- June 5, 2016
What Did You Really Want for Mother’s Day?

Maybe you got breakfast and cards...but what you really wanted was a whole day in a clean house with obedient children. It's not too late....here's how to make it happen.
- entertaining
- May 8, 2017
How to Make Paper Napkin Roses

How to fold roses from paper napkins—perfect for laying a beautiful table this Mother's Day weekend.
- mom-101
- May 8, 2015
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Four Types of Moms

Every year my husband asks me what I would like for Mother's Day, and every year I say, "Nothing." I think a lot of us moms do the same thing.
- attractions
- November 22, 2016
Queen for a Day

Is a spa day at the top of your Mother's Day wish list? Take matters into your own hands and hand over the laptop to your loved ones, ladies. We've rounded up the bet spas in Calgary for moms.
- events
- June 5, 2016
Beyond Flowers

Ladies, our one annual day of rest is finally upon us! Whether you'd like to show your mother how much she means to you—or would like to drop some hints for the kids—these Ottawa-based treats will make Mother's Day absolutely perfect.
- entertainment
- June 2, 2016
From the Editor’s Desk

A tiny princess, a new kind of hockey mom, the Ontario sex-ed protests and celebrating Mother's Day. That's what's on our minds at Savvy HQ this week.
- seasonal-faves
- April 28, 2016
A Build-Your-Own Scone Bar for Mother’s Day

Entertaining guests this Mother's Day? Try our DIY scone bar for a Mother's Day breakfast that's easy, delicious, and entirely make-ahead.
- attractions
- June 13, 2016
7 Fab Day Spas for Mother’s Day

Is a spa day at the top of your Mother's Day wish list? Things tend to work out for the best when moms take matters into their own hands (or those of a licensed practitioner). Hand over the laptop to your loved ones, ladies, and we'll give them some guidance on what a woman wants.
- pick-of-the-week
- June 2, 2016
OldEnglishCo Mother’s Day Card

A Mother's Day pick that's equal parts sweetness and sass.
- mom-101
- May 4, 2015
10 Things to do With Your Mom…Today

A collection of 10 things to do with your mom...ideas to inspire you to reconnect, learn from, enjoy, honour and reach out to your mother.
- seasonal
- April 3, 2017
20 Lovely Gifts for Mom

Why do moms need a Mother's Day gift guide? Well, as the ultimate multitaskers, Mother's Day is not just about us. We've got our own moms and mother-in-law's to celebrate, too. To give your own family some inspiration on what to get you, we suggest forwarding this to Superdad himself.
- events
- November 22, 2016
Victoria: The Savvy Guide to May

There's so much to love about May. The warmer days bring the kids outside to play, there's a long weekend to look forward to and, most importantly, it's Mother's Day. Here's our guide to May in Victoria.
- family-life
- April 26, 2015
All I Want for Mother’s Day…

Mother's Day Wishlist
- mom-101
- May 12, 2014
Giving Hope To Those Who Need It Most

I rested my arms on the counter and watched as my doctor's wife filled my name in almost perfect cursive on an appointment card. Whenever I see her, I cannot help but smile.
- mom-101
- May 12, 2014
Mother’s Day from an Adoptee’s Perspective

When a person is born blind, they know no other way. They don't know the pain of having sight torn from them, they don't miss the sense. They may have a longing, they may wonder and wish
- mom-101
- May 12, 2014
Because Five Years Ago

My hands trembled as I brought the champagne flute to my pink stained lips. I watched as Reshounn playfully twirled in place; her bright green dress fanned perfectly. Her lightheartedness made
- family-life
- May 11, 2014
Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mommy Gearest features several gift options suitable for every budget this Mother's Day.
- decor
- May 10, 2017
Pretty Potted Plants for Your Mother’s Day Table

Jazz up your Mother's Day tablescape this year with pretty potted plants in tea tins—which double as party favours for your guests.
- mom-101
- May 7, 2014
Mother’s Day Celebrations For Expectant Moms

Celebrate your last pre-baby Mother's Day or as we like to call it Mother-to-be Day!
- food
- May 7, 2014
5 Ways to Wish Mom a Happy Mother’s Day

The sweetest Mother's Day gifts tend to be homemade.
- parenting,family-life
- April 8, 2016
Craft It. Make It. Bake It.

Kids can't buy jewels, but they'll break your heart with a homemade treat from our list of 20 Ways to Make Mother's Day this year, because gifts made from hand are made with love.
- mom-101
- May 15, 2017
Smile For the Camera This Mother’s Day

Are you always behind the camera, taking pictures of your kids? There's something to be said for getting in front of the camera, sometimes.
- gear
- June 14, 2016
20 Ways to Make Mother’s Day

Kids can't buy jewels, but they'll break your heart with a homemade treat from our list of 20 Ways to Make Mother's Day this year, because gifts made by hand are made with love. You might want to send this to someone who can help... (hello, Daddy).
- monthly-guide
- April 8, 2016
Victoria: The Savvy Guide to May

Last month was all about Mother Earth. This month is all about you. May is for moms so celebrate Mother's Day and carry it forward the entire month. You deserve it. Read on for our Guide to May.
- pick-of-the-week
- June 2, 2016
Good Morning Beautiful

Start each morning feeling beautiful with this gift idea that's perfect for Mother's Day.
- family-life
- April 27, 2014
Gifts for Moms

Mother's Day is coming soon! Here are some non-cheesy gifts that are sure to please for Mother's Day OR mom's birthday.
- mom-101
- April 24, 2014
Shrinky Dink Charms for Mother’s Day? YES!

I know, I know, you don't believe me when I say Shrinky Dinks can be used to make a gorgeous Mother's Day gift. But seriously, what's more adored than a piece of your child's art?
- food
- April 24, 2014
Mile-High Meyer Lemon Meringue Tart

Celebratory. Impressive. Delicious. And easy. Enlist your little kitchen helpers to measure ingredients, prepare the crust, squeeze lemons, crack eggs and run the food processor. What a bright way to celebrate Mom!
- entertainment
- June 2, 2016
Minnow’s Five Things

The arrival of spring, some interesting fashion launches, spring cleaning items, a Mother's Day gift idea and ways to get fit. That's what caught Minnow's attention this week.
- entertainment
- June 2, 2016
Minnow’s Five Things

Rob Ford's lesson on accountability, Mother's Day messages and gift ideas and a Google nutrition trick. That's what caught Minnow's attention this week.
- family-life
- July 19, 2013
10 Things to do With Your Mom…Today

Don't waste precious time. Use it to get to know your mom.
- mom-101
- May 13, 2013
Love Don’t Cost a Thing on Mother’s Day

SPECIAL GUEST BLOGGER today: Julie Robertson from ElectroRecycle
- mom-101
- May 13, 2013
CBC RADIO INTERVIEW: Best and Worst Mother’s Day Gifts

I was the in-studio guest for CBC Radio's Ontario Today program just in advance of Mother's Day.
- mom-101
- May 13, 2013
the best gifts – late night plays

Homemade Mother's Day Gifts
- mom-101
- May 10, 2013
A Mother’s Love Needs No Translation

This video proves how the story of a mother's love transcends language.
- mom-101
- May 10, 2013
Mother’s Day Special

The luck of being given the remarkable gift of a beautiful child is never lost on me
- mom-101
- May 9, 2013
How to Support Mothers This Mother’s Day

Do we ever take the time to truly support each other? What does it mean to really support other mothers?
- mom-101
- May 8, 2013
On Mother’s Day, Remember Them All

This Mother's Day, take some time to remember those mothers who may have been forgotten.
- mom-101
- May 8, 2013
Mother’s Day from Mom’s Perspective

The best advice I could give to anyone who wants to make sure mother's day is the best it can be: ask her what she wants.
- family-life
- May 6, 2013
Gift Cards and What I’d Buy With Them

You get to give Mom something, and she gets what she wants. Perfect.
- gear
- June 15, 2016
How to Get What You Want for Mother’s Day

Some view Mother's Day as an entire day dedicated to mom, a day for her to do whatever she wants. Others view it as a day of gifting, a day when mom is showered with elaborate presents. We see it as both.
- home
- May 1, 2013
Egg Carton Flowers: Mother’s Day bouquet

Mother's day is almost here and it's time to kick the creative crafting into high gear
- mom-101
- April 30, 2013
What I Don’t Want This Mother’s Day

I will declare this Mother's Day “Today I Am Not Doing This Day” and for once, that means someone else will have to.
- mom-101
- May 14, 2012
A Hard Earned Love Story

Yesterday marked my second Mother's Day. My Miriam Scarlett (Mira for short) – celebrated her first birthday on March 15. We have come so, so far since she came into the world. It was not only the beginning of her life, but the beginning of our lives a
- food
- May 13, 2012
If it wasn’t for the last minute… Nothing would ever get done.

So it's the night before Mother's Day – you've run out of time to get to the stores and unless you want to hand your mom gas station flowers or a drug store chocolate bar it's time to get creative! Never fear! Here are a few ideas for gifts you
- food
- May 13, 2012
Here Is To Our Mommy – Happy Mothers Day!

Well Christine today has not made it the easiest to let me tell her how much she means to me and the kids… so I will high jack her site for a moment!
- food
- May 11, 2012
{Mother’s Day} Banner

Sunday is Mother's Day, so here is an adorable, easy, and inexpensive decoration you can make with the kids.
- mom-101
- May 10, 2012
Gloves On: time for another battle over a ‘hallmark holiday’ *sigh

I looked up the definition of ‘hallmark holiday' online and nowhere is Mother's Day listed. Meaning that it's a real holiday.
- mom-101
- May 10, 2012
4 Free Gifts to Give This Mother’s Day

Even though I like to think mom's should be doted on year-round, Sunday is Mother's Day which hopefully means a little extra something special for moms.
- mom-101
- May 10, 2012
Mother’s Day Gifts for the Mompreneur

With Mother's Day just around the corner, you can bet (or you hope) the kids are secretly plotting a celebratory breakfast-in-bed and gift for you.
- mom-101
- May 10, 2012
My Very Own Mother’s Day. And it’s Mine. All Mine.

And here it comes again. That lovely May day when you try like mad to enjoy being a mother while you try like mad to enjoy/appreciate/spoil every mother figure you've ever known.
- mom-101
- May 10, 2012
Mother’s Day gift to Myself

It is true that Mother's Day is all about sweet little cards and gifts that our children give to us. And, it is also about flowers and chocolates that we purchase for the moms in our lives.
- family-life
- May 8, 2012
Mother’s Day Love Notes

This is the simplest, most lovely and inexpensive way for you, or your kids, to show their love for mom this Mother's Day.
- food
- May 5, 2012
Your Most Memorable Mother’s Day Ever

Mother's Day is around the corner and many of us are excited about the possibility of perhaps honouring our own mothers as well as being honoured by those who love us.
- mom-101
- May 2, 2012
Lessons Learned from my Mother

It's amazing what you can learn from your mother when you become a mother. It's more amazing when she's not around when you have children.
- mom-101
- May 2, 2012
Mother’s Day – Gifts That Go Beyond

Mother's Day has somehow become tied to gift giving. While I too love receiving gifts, I really have all I want and need.
- mom-101
- May 1, 2012
A Mother’s Day Nightmare

Once upon a time, there was a day called Mother's Day. On that day, everyone was nice to the mom, cleaned up, and behaved. The End. Nope.
- mom-101
- May 1, 2012
Breastfeeding: the highs are so high and the lows are so low

When I was pregnant with my first child I was pretty sure I could handle child birth, but I was terrified of taking care of a newborn.
- parenting,family-life
- April 8, 2016
Petals for Procrastinators

A beautiful bouquet of mom’s favourite blooms is perfect for Mother’s Day. Here are some local recommendations.
- parenting,family-life
- April 8, 2016
Flowery Finds

Have a hard to buy for mom? Mother’s Day is the perfect time to treat her to a beautiful bouquet of cut (or baked!) flowers.
- gear
- June 8, 2016
The List: 14 Mother’s Day Gift Gets

14 savvy gift picks Mom would love for her special day
- gear
- May 2, 2011
14 Gifts for Mother’s Day

Give Mom a gift to remember with one of these 14 Mother's Day gift picks.
- monthly-guide
- April 8, 2016
Victoria: The Savvy Guide to May

May we suggest some fun ideas for Mom this month as well as the kids (as Mother’s Day is on the horizon)? Great! Our Savvy Guide to May covers a whole range of fun for the family.
- No Category
- April 8, 2016
Not the Usual Brunch

When it comes to a perfect picnic for Mom, we’ve got the parks and the edible pickings covered. Here’s how to get started.
- parenting,family-life
- April 8, 2016
Make the Day

When it comes to Mother’s Day, forget the fancy frills and stick to the essentials: sleep, sweets, quality time and pampering. Here’s how!
- No Category
- March 31, 2016
Mama’s Day Al Fresco

When it comes to Mother’s Day picnics, we’ve got the field (or should we say park?) covered thanks to Toronto Fun Places author, Nathalie Prézeau.
- parenting,family-life
- April 8, 2016
You’re the Best

This Mother’s Day, you have shared with us what has changed since you became a mom, and in celebration of you, we’re sharing your words.
- parenting,family-life
- April 8, 2016
It’s All About You

Mom’s definitely the word this week as we gear up for the holiday celebrating that most important job of all, being a mom.
- parenting
- April 23, 2016
17 Things We Love About Being a Mom

Mother's Day is around the bend, so we're sharing our favourite 18 musings from Moms—including some from our Savvy Storytellers. We may love breakfast in bed, but more importantly, here's why we love being a mom.
- seasonal
- April 25, 2016
20 Ways to Say ‘I Love You, Mom’

Why do moms need a Mother's Day gift guide? Well, as the ultimate multitaskers, Mother's Day is not just about us. We've got our own moms to celebrate, and it's our duty to help make our mother-in-law's day great too. To give your own family some inspiration on what to get you, we suggest forwarding this to Superdad himself. Or better yet, send it to that BFF he consults before making gift purchases.