January 2013 - Mommy Kat and Kids

Enjoy the Flavour of Hunt’s Tomatoes with David Rocco’s Tomato and Lentil Soup Recipe

19 Comments / Main Dishes, Recipes / Kathryn

I absolutely love cooking with Hunt’s canned tomatoes. They’re inexpensive, don’t spoil and can be used to create a huge variety of delicious recipes. From soups to sauces to side dishes, the possibilities are endless. And every time I cook with Hunt’s canned tomatoes, I’m adding Vitamin C, fibre and potassium to my meal too! […]

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Moving into the Future with Ford in Detroit, MI

22 Comments / Events / Kathryn

When I attended the #FordNAIAS event in Detroit last week, the first day or so gave me a chance to experience some of the Ford Motor Company’s rich history. But Ford is a company that is always going forward and the rest of the time in Detroit, for me, was about moving into the future.

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Prevent Signs of Age with New Annemarie Borlind NatuRoyale Biolifting Skincare

146 Comments / Reviews / Kathryn

Over the last few years, I have become a bit of a beauty and skincare addict. At thirty-one, my skin still looks fairly youthful and I really want to keep it that way. I also deal with monthly breakouts and am always looking for a way to minimize that annoyance. So I eagerly accept the

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4 Seasons of Delicious – My Top Recipe Picks for Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter

5 Comments / Recipes / Kathryn

Another year has come to an end and for me, one of the highlights of every year is thinking back on tasty new recipes that I discovered. My boys can be picky eaters, so I spend some time every season looking for new creations that my family will actually eat. And the last year was

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Four Tips for Obtaining Conference Sponsorship

9 Comments / Blogging / Kathryn

This year I will be heading to BlogWest 2013 as a BlogWest Ambassador and as I’ve been chatting with some potential attendees on Twitter, I have been asked about how one goes about gaining sponsorship to conferences. I am by no means an expert but in my blogging experience, I have learned some things about

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Even Skin Tone and Brighten Age Spots and Dark Circles with Vichy ProEVEN Skin Care

3 Comments / Reviews / Kathryn

In my teens I had pretty mild acne but as an adult, I find that I seem to battle breakouts more rather than less. And since my skin doesn’t recover as quickly as it did when I was a teenager, I sometimes end up with age spots and acne scars that take months, if not

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Supercharge Your Health This Year with Vida Grains Superfood Supplement-Giveaway

119 Comments / Reviews / Kathryn

As I rush through my day, proper nutrition isn’t always something that comes easy to me. But over the years, I’ve learned that there are a few simple steps I can take to ensure that I look and feel my best. Lots of fruits and vegetables, eight glasses of water and a high fibre and

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Sun-Maid Cinnamon Raisin Bread Apple Cupcakes Make a Quick and Delicious Dessert

9 Comments / Desserts and Treats, Recipes / Kathryn

Sun-Maid, a company that many of us remember from our childhood, celebrated its 100th birthday in December and a short time ago, I received a fun little birthday package from Sun-Maid Canada containing a Sun-Maid apron and coupons for Sun-Maid cinnamon swirl raisin bread. I also received this delicious recipe and it sounded so easy

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Stepping into the Past with Ford Canada in Detroit, MI

20 Comments / Events / Kathryn

One week ago I had the tremendous honour of being chosen as one of 200 bloggers around the world to head to Detroit for the #FordNAIAS Digital Summit. The event was overwhelming and to me, it embodied ideas of past and future that I believe are cornerstones of the entire Ford brand. The first idea

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Celebrate the New Hot Wheels and Barbie Kinder Surprise

7 Comments / Articles, Family / Kathryn

When my oldest son was born, one of the first things he learned to do as he grew from an infant to a toddler was make the “vroom” noise of a car. At ten months old, Zackary couldn’t say “Momma,” but he could push around the Hot Wheels Twin Mill car that Santa had put

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Anna’s Budget Tips-Budgeting for the New Year

14 Comments / Anna's Budget Tips, Articles, Features, Money / Kathryn

Happy 2013! There’s nothing quite like the start of a new year to give you a renewed sense of hope, purpose and motivation to accomplish just about anything. Tap into the power of this season and get your family budget in shape for the new year. A little effort now could really pay off by

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