Kathryn, Author at Mommy Kat and Kids

Tips For Dealing With an Aggressive Dog

August 11, 2019 by Kathryn 4 Comments

Dealing with an aggressive dog is no easy task, especially if it’s a new dog you’ve just introduced to your kids. Aggression isn’t uncommon, especially if you’ve adopted a mature dog and don’t have a thorough understanding of its previous history.

According to the Barnes Firm, an accident injury lawyer that specializes in personal injury cases, pet owners are responsible for properly training aggressive dogs, and if your dog bites or attacks another animal or human in your care, you could find yourself facing a personal injury lawsuit.

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And of course, aggressive dogs can quickly lead to frustration and blame. You may be wondering if it’s something wrong you’re doing in your training, or if they were simply born with inherent aggressive traits. You might have trouble connecting with your pet, or find that they behave well in front of you, but not in front of others.

If you find yourself dealing with a dog that’s showing signs of aggression, consider these tips to help you handle the issue calmly and safely. [Read more…]

12 Strategic Financial Management Tips for Women

August 8, 2019 by Kathryn 6 Comments

It should come as no surprise to anyone that managing personal finances can be stressful. Often, it seems like no matter how hard we try to save money and make smart money management decisions, we can never seem to get ahead.

Indeed, most adults worry about money on a regular basis – as much as an hour a day on average. It’s the source of much friction and argument in relationships, as well as a leading source of stress in general.

A 2018 study found that 44% of Canadians believe their financial situation has a negative impact on their mental health. Perhaps more startling, 30% reported financial stress to be a greater worry in their lives than even overall health and well-being.

People also report missing out on events and experiences in an effort to save money, and suffering ill health effects from their stress and worry. Clearly, something needs to be done about this problem.

The good news is most people are willing to take steps and make an effort to improve their financial management strategies and abilities. It’s not always easy to find consistent, coherent advice that you can put to use in your daily life, however.

To that end, I’ve compiled a list of 12 strategic financial management tips from experts that women can use in their everyday lives. Whether single or married, a working professional, student, or homemaker, and everyone in between, there are tips in this guide that every Canadian woman can use to improve her personal finances.

The goal of this advice is to help women – who are often left out or looked over in financial management conversations – to make smart, strategic financial management decisions in an effort to improve the state of their personal finances. This advice can also help to reduce the overwhelming stress that money issues can cause and, ultimately, to help Canadian women live better, healthier lives.

So, read on to learn 12 useful strategic financial management tips that you can put to work in your life right away! [Read more…]

What You Need To Know About Destination Party Planning

July 29, 2019 by Kathryn 6 Comments

There’s no better way to bond and have fun with family and friends than with a party. And to make a good thing even better, consider taking that party to a far-off destination! Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, a graduation or a birthday, choosing one of your favourite party holiday destinations can help ensure the party of a lifetime.

But even though everyone loves a destination party, proper planning is essential! To help you pull off your dream destination party, keep these ?? tips in mind!

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4 Benefits of Cleaning With Pressure Washers

July 26, 2019 by Kathryn 10 Comments

When we moved into our new dream home on the prairies, one of the first things we realized we needed was a portable pressure washer. Pressure washers are handy for cleaning everything from decks and roofs to driveways and even floors. The equipment uses pressurized water to remove grime, grease, stains, dirt and debris.

In fact, some people even prefer to use a pressure washer to clean their cars at home! The results rival any car wash for a fraction of the price. And the long cleaning wand makes for much easier cleaning in hard-to-reach places, too. Wondering if a pressure washer would be a good investment for your home? Here’s four reasons you may want to consider getting one!

1. They Save You Time

Cleaning any surface with a brush or a mop can really take time. Depending on how big your cleaning job is, doing the work by hand may mean taking days to clean or getting help from somebody else. [Read more…]

Liven Up Your Family’s Summer with Asmodee and Mattel Board Games-Giveaway

July 25, 2019 by Kathryn 166 Comments

Summer is here and for many parents, that means dealing with kids that are constantly complaining about being bored…or, even worse, struggling to get your kids away from spending the entire day with video games and television!

Board games are one of my favourite go-to activities when my kids are looking for something to do. And there are a few great ones that Mattel and Asmodee recently sent us to test out, from some of the best board games of all time to new board games sure to become classics!

Bounce Off has been a favourite of ours for a few years, because it’s a little more action-packed than a traditional board game. A combination of luck and skill, players take turns bouncing balls onto a peg board to create the pattern on a randomly chosen card. [Read more…]