Stellar Performances, Special Effects and Leather Pants Make Stars on Ice a Hit

Figure skating is such a beautiful sport. The combination of athletic ability, breathtaking tricks and beautiful choreography captivates me every time and I love watching a really good show. Recently Jergens offered me the chance to check out the Saskatoon performance of Stars on Ice featuring some of Canada’s most popular and talented figure skaters including Patrick Chan, Ashley Wagner and the incredible Kurt Browning, my favourite figure skater ever since I watched him win the World Championships when I was just a child.

stars on ice program

But as much as I would have loved to attend, the two-hour drive was a bit much to manage and I knew that my mother and sister would appreciate the experience even more since my sister used to be a figure skater herself. My mother, Sharlee and her good friend Hannah were thrilled to head to the Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon to check out the show and the girls loved it so much, they couldn’t stop talking about it! [Read more...]

Harlem Shake in Small Town Saskatchewan

Living in a town of 1,800 people in the middle of the Saskatchewan prairies doesn’t necessarily make for the most exciting social scene. So what do folks in Lumsden do for fun? They go to the bar and create a Harlem Shake meme, of course!

I hear a lot of jokes about living in a small town in an overlooked province, but it’s things like this that make me proud to be Lumsden born and bred. Seriously, who does things like this?

Create, Edit and Share Your Media in a Snap with Roxio Creator NXT-Giveaway

With Christmas quickly approaching, capturing and sharing all those special holiday memories is so important. And when the time comes to edit and share those photos and videos, I want them to look their best. So when I got the chance to review the newest version of the Roxio Creator NXT digital media suite, I knew I would put it to plenty of use in the coming weeks.

roxio creator nxtRoxio Creator NXT is the ultimate do-it-all program for family media. From music to data to videos, this software has all the features you need to create and share with friends and family. I installed the software and sat down to explore exactly what Roxio Creator could do.

The first thing that I appreciated about the software was that it included video tutorials. I don’t have a whole lot of experience with editing and so I really liked the fact that I could learn how to create better photos, videos and music compilations quickly and easily.

Roxio Creator NXT also allows you to capture streaming video from sites such as YouTube and convert videos to different formats so that they can be enjoyed on a variety of devices. Having one program that could do so much with my media was incredibly convenient. And Roxio Creator even includes the incredibly popular PhotoShop Pro X4 photo editing software! [Read more...]

Enjoy a “Constructive” Summer with the Lowe’s Family Fun Projects Video Series Starring Mag Ruffman-Giveaway

We may only be in the early weeks of summer, but my boys are already getting a little stir-crazy. I’ve been making sure that we take lots of bike rides, enjoy plenty of outdoor play and do some fun crafts in the house every few days. But I’m always looking for other ways to keep my boys learning and occupied in warm weather.

So when I heard about the new Family Fun Projects video series from Lowe’s starring Mag Ruffman, I couldn’t wait to check it out. These DIY videos let kids construct fun items including a Beanbag Toss Game, a Chalkboard Table and a Princess Castle…with a little adult help and supervision, of course! Lowes sent me a $50 gift card so that I could try one of the projects for myself and so the boys and I decided to try making the adorable PVC Camp Stools. Since our annual camping trip is coming up in a few weeks, I knew these stools would come in handy! [Read more...]

Create Professional Photos and Videos with the Corel Photo and Video X4 Ultimate Bundle-Giveaway

Photography has never been one of my gifts and until I started blogging, I didn’t mind that at all. I have other talents but photography has never really been one of them. Thankfully, my husband is an amazing photographer and I often recruit his skills when I need a really good picture for my blog.

corel photo and video x4 ultimate bundleBut even with his talent, there are those times when a picture just doesn’t turn out quite right. So when I got the chance to review the Corel Photo and Video X4 Ultimate Bundle, I was delighted. I couldn’t wait to turn ordinary pictures and videos into amazing ones with the help of these programs. The bundle included PaintShop Pro X4, VideoStudio Pro X4, free tutorial videos and a pair of 3D glasses! [Read more...]

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole On Demand-Sale and Giveaway

Legend of the Guardians lunch kitI recently had the opportunity to review the newest animated masterpiece from Warner Brothers, The Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, and as regular readers will know, I fell in love with the feel-good plotline and the stunning animation. For those that have been dying to see this movie, Warner Brothers is offering a special sale price on On Demand rentals just for you! For only $2.99, you can order Legend of the Guardians: the Owls of Ga’Hoole On Demand and see for yourself just how wonderful this movie is.

But that isn’t all! To celebrate the sale, Warner Brothers has provided a Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole kid’s prize pack for one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader! This great prize pack contains temporary tattoos, an activity book and a lunch kit and is sure to be a hit with your child.

Legend of the Guardians activity bookThe weekend is finally here, and there’s no better way to relax and enjoy some family togetherness than by sitting down and watching a great family movie. So call the kids, make a bowl of popcorn and order Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole On Demand today!

Rent It: Gather your family together for a magical adventure! Rent Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’hoole ON DEMAND for only $2.99

Win It: One lucky reader is going to win a special kid’s prize pack containing a Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole activity book, temporary tattoos and lunch kit from Warner Brothers

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