Janice Quirt

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Janice calls Toronto and Orangeville home, living with a fun and chaotic blended family with 5 kids, ranging from age 6 to17. She adores coffee, chocolate and teaching yoga and barre classes to her community. One day she’d like to live on the beach but for now she can be found in Toronto’s indie coffee shops and the forests of Caledon.

Consequences and Misunderstandings of My Son's Autism Diagnosis - SavvyMom

Consequences and Misunderstandings from My Son’s Autism Diagnosis

By Janice Quirt / March 31, 2023

My son received an ADHD and autism diagnosis. And so began a long series of misunderstandings and consequences from friends and family as a result.

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Family-Friendly Ways to Beat the Winter Blahs

By Janice Quirt / February 21, 2023

These fun, low-cost ideas to help you get the family’s groove back during these grey weeks. Bye bye, winter blahs. We’re manufacturing our own sunshine.

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Pick-Me-Up Gift and Care Package Ideas

By Janice Quirt / February 19, 2023

There’s no need to save surprise gift and care package deliveries for overnight campers. Here are some ideas to include for anyone you may know who could use a lift.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for All of Your Loves

By Janice Quirt / February 7, 2023

From the kiddos to gal pals, there’s a token of affection here for everyone. Check out these sweet Valentine’s Day gift ideas for all the sweethearts on your list…

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Almost Free and Free Ontario Outings for Families

By Janice Quirt / January 28, 2023

The following free (and almost free) Ontario outings are all within 1.5 hrs of Toronto and offer a variety of fun with the bonus of getting you out of the house.

Ideas for Holiday Gifts for Tweens

By Janice Quirt / December 11, 2022

The holidays are still a blast even if there aren’t as many toys involved. Here’s some ideas for holiday gifts for tweens…

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Best Winter Gear for Kids

By Janice Quirt / November 1, 2022

We know, we don’t necessarily want to think about the cold weather either, but the proper winter gear for kids can make the cold and snow more enjoyable.

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Building a Capsule Wardrobe for Kids

By Janice Quirt / October 23, 2022

A capsule wardrobe for kids should totally be a thing. Here are the pieces that make it work, swapping in and out of different outfits easily.

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Gender-Inclusive Kids Wardrobe Refresh

By Janice Quirt / October 4, 2022

Is it time for a kids wardrobe refresh? Not everything has to be pink frills or blue athletics. Here are some of our favourite gender-inclusive picks…

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Easy Kids Bedroom Updates

By Janice Quirt / September 18, 2022

Time for a change? These easy kids bedroom updates will see them through another few years, at least. Plus, a room makeover is always a fun project.