When our family decided to take a road trip to South Dakota for a week in the summer, we only had a few vague ideas about what we wanted to see and do. We knew we’d be making a trip to Mount Rushmore, of course. We planned to spend a day in Rapid City as […]
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Surprise an Animal Fan with New Playmobil City Life Pet Playsets-Giveaway
I’ve been a Playmobil fan since my middle son first bought himself a Playmobil horse stable with his birthday money. The sets are high quality, have tons of variety and feature amazing attention to detail. And in its quest to inspire children’s imaginations, Playmobil is always innovating! The company recently added four new themes to […]
DIY Car Body Repair with Roberts Paint Care Touch Up Kits
About two years ago, I upgraded my basic car to a sleek and fully loaded Ford Taurus X crossover. It had everything from a built-in DVD player for road trips to Sirius Satellite Radio to an optional third row of seating. And for a 2009 vehicle, it had very low kilometers and was in great […]
The Best 7 Items to Have for an Outdoor Fitness Workout
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by AfterShokz and PTPA. Views expressed belong to Mommy Kat and Kids and are not influenced in any way. After an unusually harsh winter (including the coldest February Saskatchewan has had in 80 years), spring has come early to the prairies. And I couldn’t be happier about it! Being able […]
Create the Perfect Child’s Homework Space with Desks from United Canada
With two school-aged boys in the house (and one just about a year away from high school), I’ve seen my kids bring home a fair bit of homework. And while I’m almost always willing to lend a hand if they have questions or need an explanation, I also want them to develop healthy study habits […]
Recipes
Sima – Easy Finnish Homemade Soda
When I was a child, I used to love it when my mom made traditional Finnish recipes for the family. And one of my favourites in the summertime was Sima, an easy Finnish homemade soda made with lemons, sugar and hops. So, when I stumbled on the recipe for Sima in my beloved handwritten cookbook […]
Easy Instant Pot (or Crockpot) Ground Pork Casserole
In our search for the best weekday meals, my husband and I find ourselves craving new and different dishes that break us out of the routine of chicken, fish and beef. That’s why we’ve recently become big fans of an unsung hero of weekday dinners…ground pork! Affordable, versatile and delicious, there are so many ways […]
Reviews
Mary Poppins Returns Now Available on Blu-ray and DVD
A couple of years ago, I had the fun of introducing my two older boys to a character I had loved myself as a child: Mary Poppins! The boys loved the original movie from 1964 starring Julie Andrews, and I was so happy to share that nostalgic moment with them. Now, Mary Poppins is back […]
Finding King-Sized Comfort with the Brunswick by Novosbed Mattress
When our family moved into our newly built dream house last year, one of the highlights of the experience was finally being able to upgrade to a king-size bed. And with our squirmy baby often ending up in the bed with us, we needed ever extra inch of room we could get! As a mom […]
