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 week.

1. News of Angelina's double mastectomy, after she was identified as having the BRCA1...

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.

1. Being a mom isn't always glamorous,...

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.

The key is to spend the appropriate amount...

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, mom blog conferences, innovative dads and a bathroom reno all caught my attention this week.

1. Topping the list of parenting trends gone wrong...

Some women are all about the "it bag." At Savvy HQ, we're more about the "it" that's inside the bag. Because we think what's on the inside tells us more about a woman than what's on the outside (of the bag).

If you're interested in learning more about the women...

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 I want to about Boston in a short paragraph or ask the questions I want to...

Whether or not you are having a baby this season, we're pretty sure you know someone who is. Take some of the stress off the mom-to-be by gifting one of these savvy items from our 31 Best Baby Shower Gifts that she'll actually use.

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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. What I found amazing was the...

Conspicuous consumption is a part of parenthood that is hard to avoid, from diapers to bath toys to designer wardrobes (if you're so inclined).

But there are real ways to keep an eye on Mother Earth while you lovingly mother your own offspring. Here are 11 Eco Ways...

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 parents to enjoy and digest--or any sports parent for that matter....

There is nothing like your first set of wheels -- and learning to ride them is a very big deal. Here's our list of not-to-be-missed bikes, trikes and great gear for all ages.

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Whether it feels like spring outside or not, we know it feels like spring on the inside. Moms all over the country are hankering to purge the winter gear and welcome spring. Here is our list of What You Need for Spring Organizing to get you started on...

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 year marks the first that Canada officially recognized the date and participated in events around the country. Naturally,...

We're not saying you need to make big changes to your diet, but sometimes small changes can make a big difference. Here are 9 Simple Ways to Improve Your Family's Diet. Because we know you are always looking for ways to improve.

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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 all caught my attention.

1. In breaking news, I learned from Twitter and some of...

It's time to reclaim the iPhone and take the iPad back for yourself.

Here's our list of The Best Apps for Moms -- from brain teasers and fun games to finding downtime, there's an app just for you in there somewhere.

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It's almost Easter -- meaning spring is just around the corner -- and that's reason enough to celebrate for us.

See what amazing and inspiring ideas our bloggers have to celebrate the spring season -- from entertaining and baking to crafting and

What caught my attention this week? Marissa Mayer's declaration that Yahoo! employees must come to work, some nutrition month stats, OTT parenting products, Facebook and a new app that measures your stress level.

1. The latest on Marissa and the news of her at-work nursery coupled with her announcement that...

Mompreneurs are kind of like royalty around Savvy HQ. We like to watch them. We notice where they go and what they do. We want to meet them and we love to support them. Maybe we're a little bit biased, but the challenge of successfully building a business...

There is nothing like a good board game to quiet the kids down, take their eyes off the screen and encourage them to work together.

Here are our picks for The Best 13 Board Games for Kids.

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