For as long as I can remember, I have loved the picturesque town of Banff. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, it’s like a secret passageway into the wild world beyond. As a child, I stopped there with my parents on the way to visit family in B.C. As a teenager, I set […]
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Must-Have Toys to Keep Kids Entertained When the Temperature Drops
Even though Saskatchewan usually enjoys fairly pleasant weather throughout the months of September and October, this year was definitely an exception. Our first snow fell shortly after school started, and we’ve had freezing temperatures and highs in the low single digits ever since. That means finding indoor activities my boys can enjoy is a priority […]
Looking Back at Philips Avent Must-Haves I Wish I’d Had When My Baby Was a Newborn
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Philips and PTPA. All opinions belong to Mommy Kat and Kids and are not influenced in any way. Please view full terms and policies. My beautiful baby boy is one year old, and it feels like just last week that I held that precious newborn bundle of joy for […]
Help Kids Avoid Antibiotics this Cold and Flu Season with Echinaforce Junior-Giveaway
Fall weather came early to Saskatchewan this year, and I have a feeling that the chill of winter isn’t far behind. In fact, we’ve already had our first (now melted) snowfall! And while winter does have its own charm, it also signals the start of cold and flu season! With two school-aged boys and a […]
Harvesting and Storing Garden Vegetables
I love so many things about planting a garden. Seeing that first green shoot pushing up through the soil, watching the first flowers and vegetables appear on each plant…even clearing out weeds is fun when I see my little garden thrive! But my very favourite thing about planting a garden is harvesting the fruits, vegetables […]
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
Give Kids a One on One Tutoring Experience Online with Revolution Math
With the new school year underway and both my boys now diving into their work, I’m once again looking forward to following their learning throughout the year and helping them succeed any way I can. And for my middle son Benjamin, that means I’ll be keeping an eye on his math! Benjamin gets good grades […]
Improving Our Air Quality with the Philips Series 2000i Connected Air Purifier
I’ve suffered from mild to moderate environmental allergies for as long as I can remember. And when my oldest two boys were born, I soon learned they had inherited the same occasional allergic outbreaks that I faced. Living in the country, there are all kind of allergy triggers to face. From pollen to dust to […]
