Get ready for a splashing good time with the newest hit preschool series from Nickelodeon, Bubble Guppies! This show combines music, learning and entertainment into a show that young kids are sure to love and now preschoolers can enjoy the fun anytime with the brand new Bubble Guppies DVD! Here’s a brief synopsis: Come discover […]
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Proper eating can really be a pain sometimes. I try my best to make wholesome, healthy meals for my family but it seems like there’s always some supplement or nutrient that we’re not getting enough of. If we don’t have fish twice a week, we’re not getting enough Omega-3. If we don’t eat a certain
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Ready for the tastiest, most tender, most finger-licking ribs you’ve ever tasted? You’d better be, because this Dr. Pepper Ribs recipe gives new meaning to the term “sinful.” But despite the devilishly delicious taste, these ribs are actually pretty low on fat and calories. If you try one new recipe this barbeque season, this should
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Food generally makes up a large chunk of the household budget, so it is a good target when looking to save money. I have found that I am able to feed my family for a lot less when I create a weekly meal plan. When I know what I’m going to be making for dinner
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I love coffee. I love it black, with cream, in lattes and pretty much any other way it can be prepared. I’ll drink it hot, cold, or even lukewarm if need be. But as a special treat, I like it flavoured and that’s why I was thrilled when I got the chance to review some
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With Earth Day just behind us, there’s no better time to sit down with your family and pop in the Discovery Channel’s breathtaking documentary Planet Earth. It follows fascinating, breathtaking, and intimate views of animals and the natural beauty that our earth has to offer. While watching is probably the best part, these documentaries should
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One of the things that always drives me nuts about my boys is that I can never seem to find a pair of pants for them that fits right. If the pants are the right length, then they’re too loose in the waist. If the waist fits right, the pants are too long or too
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There’s nothing better than a great sandwich; with some amazing artisan bread and the right ingredients, a sandwich can go from ordinary to extraordinary. Amazing artisan breads are something that ACE Bakery knows very, very well and their bread definitely helps make a sandwich extra special. I received a basket of ACE Bakery treats to
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It’s almost Earth Day and thinking about ways that I can minimize my family’s impact on the earth are filling my head. It’s not hard to find eco-friendly products for our homes these days; every major brand seems to have its own earth-conscious line of products. Some companies, however, aren’t just providing products to embrace
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Comfortable footwear is something that’s always been a high priority in our household. When I used to work as a waitress before my boys were born, I was often on my feet for eight hours at a time, so having high-quality footwear was absolutely essential. And with my husband’s chronic back pain, proper shoes make
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Isn’t it frustrating when you want to enjoy an indulgent, hassle-free meal for dinner and everyone wants something different? KFC thinks so, and Canada’s favourite chicken restaurant has a solution that will have the whole family smiling! The new KFC Family Dinner Box is the newest way to enjoy a tasty dinner while still offering
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This post is sponsored by Country Crock. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own. When it comes to veggies, my boys are a little bit picky. Zackary loves raw vegetables but shies away from them as soon as
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There has been a disturbing trend in the blogosphere recently and after mulling over it for the last few days, I’ve decided to speak out about it. I’ve seen similar behaviour in forums and on blogs in the past but in the last few weeks, it seems that there have been even more articles, Tweets
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Camping can be a great way to have a vacation to remember without spending a lot of cash. Once you’ve bought a tent, sleeping gear, and a small portable stove, you can go almost anywhere and stay cheaply. There is also no need to “rough it” if you don’t want to. Many modern campsites have
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Easter just isn’t the same without a bowl of colourful dyed Easter eggs on the table but this year, why not try out some fun new egg colouring techniques? One of my favourite ways to dye eggs with a little extra flair is to create marble eggs. The finished look is so unique and the
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I’ve had the chance to check out some great painting tools recently and since our living room and our bedroom are both going through renovations in the next few months, I am very happy about that. But no matter what and where I’m painting, there is one product that is always by my side and
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Looking for an easy and decadent dessert for Easter Dinner or a sumptuous addition to Easter Sunday Brunch? You can’t go wrong with this absurdly rich hot cross bun bread and butter pudding! This was my first time making a bread and butter pudding, and I couldn’t wait to give it a try. The recipe
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My son has been obsessed with Hot Wheels cars since Santa left one in his stocking when he was 18 months old. His collection has been growing ever since and now that he’s five, we have literally hundreds of cars and other merchandise. As a result, I’ve become pretty familiar with the names of Hot
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A few weeks ago, I shared information about Master Lock’s participation in National Random Acts of Kindness Week and some of the company’s great initiatives such as holding promotions on the Master Lock Facebook page and handing out free 1534D Set-Your-Own Combination Password Locks to gym-goers to encourage healthy lifestyles. Master Lock also handed one
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I love blog conferences because they give me a chance to connect with other people and learn about how I can make my blog better. Doing so almost in my own backyard was a totally new experience to me and it was absolutely fabulous! One of the things that I loved most about BlogWest 2012
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When I was a child, one of my favourite activities was waking up early on Saturday morning and sneaking quietly downstairs to watch cartoons. And while there were lots of shows that I liked, one of the only cartoons that I still enjoy to this very day is Looney Tunes from Warner Brothers. So I
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Have you heard the legend of the bagel? There is an old story about a ruler who, centuries ago, was looking for new sources of income and decided to charge a tax on the ovens that bakers used to make their bread. One innovative baker decided that to avoid the tax, he would cook his
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Thanks to my fabulous sponsor Skinfix, I recently attended the first-ever Western Canadian blog conference: BlogWest 2012. I knew almost immediately upon my return that one post wouldn’t be appropriate for sharing the event, since for me the event had three major highlights. I’ve decided to cover each one of them in a separate post;
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If picking a mortgage sounds like a great big headache to you, you’re not alone. However, shopping for financing for a home is often complicated and frustrating simply because it’s difficult to know where to start. Want to know how you can pick the right mortgage for you? Here’s how. Let the mortgage pick you.
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A skunk isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind when you think about charm and suavity…unless that skunk is Pepe Le Pew, of course! Everyone’s favourite odorous charmer is being featured in a brand new DVD release from Warner Brothers, Looney Tunes: Pepe Le Pew Collection! Here’s a brief synopsis: A new compilation
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It’s a Blogoversary Bash and you’re invited! Mommy Kat and Kids and Mommy Moment are both celebrating their second birthday and we couldn’t be happier about it. For two years, we’ve had a blast providing our readers with product reviews, giveaways and information about anything and everything “Mom” and we wouldn’t be celebrating this milestone
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This post is part of YummyMummyClub.ca‘s Blogger Review Team Sponsorship Program. I received free samples from Proctor and Gamble in order to write this review. This post reflects my personal opinion and was not influenced by the sponsors. My husband and I often have minor disagreements when we ride in the car. When I’m hot,
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I came across this picture yesterday and just had to share; it really did make me laugh out loud!
At some point in my childhood, I learned to look at certain foods with a critical, disapproving eye. Margarine was a thing to be abhorred. Miracle Whip was an odd relative of the mayonnaise I preferred. But nothing was quite so bizarre and unpleasant to me as instant mashed potatoes. Now I don’t think my
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The weekend is here and if you’re planning on enjoying a family movie this weekend, you’re in luck because the much-anticipated Dreamworks hit Puss in Boots is now available in both Double DVD and Blu-Ray Combo Packs today! Here’s a brief synopsis of the film: You loved him in Shrek…now see where the one-and-only swashbuckling
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If your baby falls asleep on his or her own and consistently sleeps through the night, this article isn’t for you. This article is for parents of nap resisters and bedtime fussers, of late-night wakers and early risers. In other words, it is for most parents of most babies. For you, here are five steps
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I’ve seen a lot of different products in the last two years of blogging and so it’s pretty rare for me to find something that both touches my heart and blows me away with its brilliance all at once. But that’s exactly what the paintings from artist Katie M. Berggren did to me and I
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I love boutique kids’ clothing because it lets my boys have a style that’s all their own, and the gorgeous clothing from Taylor Joelle Designs fulfills my desire for originality perfectly. This great online baby boutique offers unique clothing and accessories for infants, toddlers and older children and I was thrilled when I got the
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If you have a book lover to shop for and you want to give them a gift that they’re sure to love, you have got to check out Book By You! This original website offers personalized books for adults, teens and kids. I can’t think of a more fun and surprising gift than a full-length
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Growing up in small town Saskatchewan, I lived a pretty wild and free childhood, complete with all the bumps, bruises and scrapes that come along with things like sledding, bike riding and exploring the tree-filled greenery of the Qu’Appelle Valley. And for the most part, my boys are enjoying the same type of rough-and-tumble childhood
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Everyone knows the basic story of The Tortoise and the Hare, right? Tortoise and Hare set out to race each other, which is laughable given how fast Hare can run and how slow Tortoise is. The race begins and Hare is out-of-sight, but running alone during the race, he loses focus, stops to relax a
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Does anybody else find that doing things in the shower can be incredibly awkward? No, I don’t have my mind in the gutter! I’m talking about those everyday cleaning and beauty rituals that we all have to perform. Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a more comfortable way to shave your legs or wash
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Do you ever have those days when you just look and feel fabulous? Your hair is behaving, you’re wearing an outfit that you love and your self-esteem is through the roof? If you need those days more often, do I ever have a secret for you! Whatever you do…don’t dust your mirrors! I discovered this
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You know that moment when you’ve asked your child something at least four times and they’ve barely even paused to look at you, never mind doing whatever you were asking them to do? And your eye starts to twitch a little and you clench your teeth and ask once more…and they still don’t even give
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So it was one of those precious moments that every parent loves, some quiet time sitting on the couch cuddling with my beautiful two-year-old boy while he played with my hair and touched my face. I was enjoying every minute of it when suddenly Benjamin stopped, looked up at me with a loving expression and
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Healthy eating is one of those resolutions that gets sabotaged fairly easily simply because most of us have such busy days! When you have to rush from one place to another, sometimes your options end up being to either eat something unhealthy or just go hungry, and neither of those choices is good for overall
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There’s been a lot of controversy about infants and toddlers being given cough medicine when they get sick, and while I don’t have a strong opinion about whether commercial cough syrup is helpful or hurtful for treating the symptoms of colds and flu, I do know that if there is a natural alternative for my
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I was never a picky eater when I was a child, so I must admit that I find my boys’ fussiness about food to be rather frustrating. Zackary currently argues against eating virtually any new food I put in front of him and Benjamin, despite the fact that he actually likes every food I give
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Last year, I reviewed a few of the fabulous products from femMED, a company that makes dietary supplements especially designed for the most comment health issues women encounter. I found both the Energy supplement and the Weight Management supplement did exactly what they were supposed to do, and I loved that they were exclusively designed
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If there is one thing that I absolutely love, it’s learning new things. I love it so much that it almost doesn’t matter what I’m learning as long as I’m learning something. And thanks to the Information Revolution, I can usually find out about anything I choose with just a few quick keywords. Yes…I am
There are so many fancy high-tech toys available today that sometimes we can forget just how fun and educational the classic toys still are. My boys get the chance to enjoy a lot of new gadgets, but recently I was able to see first-hand how appealing some of the most timeless toys of all time
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Do you ever do something very natural and ordinary for a while and suddenly realize one day that what you’ve been doing is actually rather amazing? My youngest son is 27 months old and recently I decided that it was time to wean him. At his age he was no longer nursing during the day.
I always had a hard time remembering to take my vitamins and for years I thought it was just because I was a forgetful person. But recently I’ve realized that the reason I forget to take a multi-vitamin every day is because I don’t enjoy taking a multi-vitamin every day. Popping that large pill with
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Holiday Gift for Older Boys There are plenty of choices when it comes to buying a remote control vehicle for the holidays but to really impress a child, check out the fabulous Tonka XT Ricochet Stunt Pro R/C! This amazing remote control vehicle uses the same double-sided flip technology as Tonka’s popular Bounce Back Racer,
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Holiday Gift for Women If you’re looking for a gift for a fashionable woman on your Christmas list but you’re not sure what piece or size to get, look no more! The fabulous new Diane Kroe Endless Top to Bottom is here, and it’s sure to impress anyone that receives it. A few months ago
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Holiday Gift Guide for Fashion Lovers If you’re still looking for that perfect winter jacket for the holiday season, look no further than Old Navy Canada! Whether you want a trendy faux-sherling moto jacket, a classic frost-free long coat or a sophisticated wool car coat, Old Navy has the look you love for an unbeatable
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Holiday Gift for Pet Owners Pets are wonderful, but they do take extra work. And while feeding, exercising and playing with your pet may not be much of a chore, cleaning up their hair can definitely be frustrating! We used to have a large Rottweiler cross that shed huge hunks of hair all over the
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When I attended BlissDom Canada in mid-October, the very best session I attended was one that featured some of Canada’s best-known writers and editors including the fabulous and talented Nadine Silverthorne, editor of Today’s Parent magazine. Recently, Nadine put forward a challenge to Canadian mom bloggers in her quest to discover fresh new voices in
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Holiday Gift for Coffee Lovers For some people, there’s no better gift than a hot cup of specialty coffee. And while there are many different machines available to make fancy specialty coffeehouse in the comfort of your own home, there is only one system that offers the convenience of a pod beverage maker with the
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Holiday Gift for Energetic Kids A gift that helps children burn off some energy is as much fun for the parent as it is for the child, and nothing combines fun and energy-burning better than a PlasmaCar! The PlasmaCar from PlaSmart has been helping kids use up their excess energy since 2003 and there’s a
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Holiday Gift for Boys If you have a little boy that loves building block sets, you’re in luck! A brand new type of construction set has just been introduced in Canada and boys everywhere are sure to want to check it out. Kre-O Transformers sets are the next generation of building sets. Designed for children
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Recently I got the chance to attend the fabulous Roll Play Live Animal Party show featuring children’s musicians Splash ‘N Boots. My boys and I were so excited to be a part of the fun and let me just say, it was absolutely amazing! Roll Play Live Animal Party was definitely not your ordinary live
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If you are anything like me and you sometimes find it tricky to find activities to keep your kids occupied during the holidays or weekends, why not make weekends more exciting by doing some cooking and crafts? On a Saturday afternoon when the kids are desperate for entertainment, put on your apron and get messy
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I think starting a home business is the dream of almost every Mom, because what could be better than staying at home with your family and still earning a good wage doing it? I’m lucky enough to be able to stay home with my children, but it isn’t always easy. We have to be very
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If you’ve ever read a biology textbook or watched an episode of Jeopardy, you may already know that the largest organ of the human body is the skin. And skin, since it is so large and exposed to so much, can cause tons of problems. From acne to eczema to allergies, there are so many
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There’s nothing more important than good nutrition, but every mom knows that feeding a family the perfect balance of protein, complex carbs, fruits, vegetables and essential oils every day is HARD! Kids are picky, time is usually limited, and convenience food is just way too…well…convenient! So how do you make sure that you and your
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When it comes to vaccinations, I have some pretty strong feelings about the ones that I will and won’t allow my children to have. Not a single member of our family received the H1N1 vaccine. I do not believe flu shots are helpful or necessary. And I am very hesitant about the chicken pox vaccine.
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October is breast cancer month and Palmer’s has partnered with the Breast Cancer Society of Canada to support women with breast cancer in a fabulous new partnership. This is a cause that is very near to my heart; my grandmother passed away after a lengthy battle with breast cancer, which means that my mother, my
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Everyone in our family gets lots of chances to test out fun products and our darling pet cat Racer is no exception. Pet reviews don’t come along often, but when they do, they are always lots of fun. And if there’s one place that knows just how cool pet products can be, it is definitely
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This fall, my son started Kindergarten and I entered the world of box lunches, book orders and after-school snacks. I must admit that I love every minute of it! I find it so exciting to see my darling boy heading off to school every day and I honestly enjoy the fun of packing sandwiches for
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Have you even noticed how sometimes the funniest statements children make are also the ones that show how brilliantly logical their minds are? I’ve had this post planned for awhile, but I wanted to get the words just right. I think I’ve got it. My son was racing his Hot Wheels cars on the floor
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On Thursday, my entire family was given the chance to review The Backyardigans: Quest for the Extra Ordinary Aliens live show in Regina courtesy of Koba Entertainment. I was so excited to see how my boys would react to seeing their Backyardigans friends in real life! Here’s a brief synopsis of the show: The Backyardigans
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Paramount Home Entertainment knows how much Canadians love SpongeBob Squarepants and French-speaking fans will be thrilled to learn that the company has just released three fabulous SpongeBob Squarepants DVDs in Canada with both English and French audio! If you’ve got a school-aged SpongeBob fan in the house, now is the perfect time to do some
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Recently, I was contacted by AnitaPoems.com, a website that writes charming rhyming poetry about a variety of topics and offers it free for people to use and enjoy. The owner of the site very generously offered to create a personalized poem about me, my website and my family. I loved the idea and after providing
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Have you heard of Ganoderma? It’s a mushroom popular in Asian medicine that is used by many as a natural remedy to relieve fatigue, lower cholesterol, curb high blood pressure, tame inflammation, build stamina, and support the immune system. The research where Ganoderma is concerned is quite amazing and I fully understood why so many
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Every autumn, I find that I seem to get a little bit of extra motivation. I wake up every morning wanting to really accomplish something and most days, I do just that. Whether I’m making jam, organizing my closet or baking treats for Christmas, there are no days that I find as busy, or as
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Benjamin is at the age now where he’s really starting to show an interest in language and letters and I want to encourage that interest as much as possible. Music can be a fantastic teaching tool and when I learned about an innovative new children’s iTunes album from ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy called The Letter
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I am so lucky to have spent my entire life in a town small enough that I always feel safe outside Whether it is the middle of the day or the middle of the night, I can walk down the street knowing that my house is only a few blocks away and that there are
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While I love barbequing, I know that with summer winding to an end I’ll soon be back to doing all my cooking indoors. I enjoy so much about autumn, but if there’s one thing I’m really going to miss about summer, it’s the convenience and great flavour of barbeque cooking. Fortunately, I recently got the
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When I got the chance to host an iCarly giveaway recently, I learned that there are tons of iCarly fans in the blogosphere! And fans are going to be thrilled to hear that iCarly: The Complete Third Season is now available on DVD! Here’s a brief synopsis: iOMG, it’s Season 3 of iCarly, the web
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I have to admit that since I started Mommy Kat and Kids, I have become a bit of a diva where cosmetics are concerned, and I owe it all to mineral makeup. I had such a hard time finding makeup that both looked great and was gentle on my skin that I always kept my
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Nothing says summer like a hot dog and for hot dogs with great flavour and only the best ingredients, Maple Leaf Top Dogs are always a great choice. But how do you “do” your dog? Are you a hot dog purist who swears by the classic ketchup and mustard covered bun? Or do you like
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It has been years since I have had a proper family vacation. It’s one of those things that we seem to plan for every year, but never actually get around to doing. So I felt incredibly spoiled this year when I got to enjoy not just one, but two family getaways! The first was a
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In about six weeks, The Backyardigans: Quest for the Extra Ordinary Aliens live show from Koba Entertainment will be coming to Saskatchewan! I am so excited and I can’t wait to see how my kids react to seeing their Backyardigans friends in real life! For those who missed my last post about the show, which
With the heat of summer at its peak, keeping my kids hydrated is a huge priority. Zackary doesn’t pose much of a challenge since he is old enough to get himself a glass of water or juice if he wants one. But Benjamin still uses a sippy cup most of the time and often his
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If there’s one thing almost everyone loves about summer, it’s ice cream. And when a summer celebration features not just ice cream, but a tasty ice cream cake, that’s even better. I had heard a lot about Cold Stone Creamery coming to select Tim Horton’s locations in Canada and the absolutely luscious ice cream treats
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While I was very much a tomboy in my younger years, I revel in feminine things now that I’m an adult. Makeup, pretty dresses, fancy jewellery…in a house full of males they make me feel beautiful and girly. I have some dressy jewellery that I save for special occasions but for the most part I
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Women have special needs where nutrition is concerned, but not all supplement brands understand that. Many companies tend to think that by adding some extra iron and folic acid to a standard multivitamin, they have provided women with everything that they need nutritionally. Really, nothing could be further from the truth. Women are susceptible to
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A little over a year ago, my family got the chance to review the absolutely phenomenal Dremel 8200 Cordless Rotary Tool (you can read the review here). Almost every man agrees that a rotary tool is an essential component of any toolkit and there is no brand of rotary device that even comes close to
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A few months ago I reviewed one of the affordable diapers from Lovely Pocket Diapers. This fabulous mom-run company offers what every cloth-diapering mama has only been able to dream of until recently: high-quality and affordable one-size pocket diapers. I loved the diaper that I received to review and when I learned that Lovely Pocket
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I have a few minor body issues but one problem I’ve never had is self-consciousness about a small chest. As I have mentioned in other reviews, my chest is quite large and presents its own challenges, but I know very well that having a smaller chest can be just as challenging, especially when bathing suit
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Like so many people, my husband and I struggle with our weight at times. I am actually quite happy with my body and while I do have a little extra weight on my stomach and lower body at the moment, I am a pretty self-confident woman and there isn’t a person in the world that
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I love our cat Racer, but I never really thought about how much time I spent with her until recently. I never thought a cat needed exercise, but according to most veterinarians, cats need exercise just like dogs and spending time playing with your cat can be beneficial to both your health and the animal’s.
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I love travelling, but I’m not quite so fond of all the preparations that are needed for just a short and simple trip. Even when I was single, packing for a vacation wasn’t especially enjoyable to me and now that I have children to worry about as well, I find the entire process to be
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There is a lot of pressure on girls today to look, dress and act a certain way. I remember feeling like an outcast at school because my hair wasn’t the proper style or my jeans weren’t the proper brand and it is not a good feeling at all. I wish I could say that times
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I have reviewed a few of the wonderful educational toys from LeapFrog since I first started blogging and I haven’t been disappointed yet. LeapFrog is a company that has a great understanding of both how kids learn and how kids have fun and that understanding means that my kids love LeapFrog toys as much as
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Men are often overlooked when it comes to bath and body items. Women have had a monopoly on the bathing industry for so long that it’s sometimes easy to forget that men like luxurious, high-quality products just as much, as long as the products are also appropriately masculine. Dove definitely knows about luxurious bath and
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Almost everyone knows the basics of good nutrition, and like every mother, I really try to ensure that my kids are eating a healthy balanced diet. But making sure that they’re getting the vitamins and minerals they need isn’t always easy. Whether I’m dealing with Benjamin’s lack of vitamin D (since he still nurses he
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Summer is here and kids are gearing up for fun! But every parent knows that having some great entertainment on hand for when kids get bored is always a good decision too! Nickelodeon is ready to help with a new collection of summer-themed favourites for preschoolers on its latest DVD Nickelodeon Favorites: Summer Vacation. Here’s
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Hi fellow Canadians, and welcome to Mommy Kat and Kids! I’m honored to be a part of The Great Canadian Blog Bash hosted by Whispered Inspirations, Kat’s Confessions, Pampered Patty, Good Girl Gone Green and Mom vs. the Boys! If you like my site, why not follow on GFC or subscribe by email? My name
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Summer is officially here and Nickelodeon is ready to keep your kids entertained on those “I’ve got nothing to do!” days with the Nickelodeon Favorites: Big Box of Play Dates 2 3-DVD box set. My kids are incredibly good at keeping themselves entertained, but there are still days when they just want to sit down
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I’ve had more than one opportunity to review the amazing cleaning products from Nature Clean and I’ve been impressed every time. A few of the company’s items are absolute staples in our household, namely the Lavender and Warm Vanilla Air Freshener and the Laundry Liquid. So of course, I am always excited when I get
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The first time I saw Yo Gabba Gabba! I thought it was the most bizarre children’s show ever created. But over the past six months or so I have gradually come around and these days, I am a convert. This wacky and imaginative show really grew on me and I now enjoy watching it as
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There aren’t many kids that don’t love trains. Zackary has always loved cars more than any other vehicle, but he has the same fascination with train sets that most other boys do and one of his favourite joys is to play with the boy next door because of the huge train set the other boy
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This year, Zackary had his first real birthday party with six of his friends from Pre-Kindergarten. I was very excited about my chance to plan my son’s party, but there was so much to do that I really didn’t know how to get started. I needed games, food, decorations, a cake, tableware and loot bags.
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