Kathryn, Author at Mommy Kat and Kids

Save Money This Winter with These 5 Frugal Living Tips

January 21, 2021 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

It’s tough saving money in the winter. There are always additional expenses: higher heating bills, snow tires, holiday spending, and more. But every dollar you can save helps in the long-term, and small amounts can add up fast! Try these 5 frugal living tips to help you save more this winter season:

1) Canadian Debt Consolidation

Debt servicing (paying the interest charges on the debts you carry over month-to-month) will eat into your budget and make it harder and harder to stay on top of things. Every time you resort to a credit card to cover expenses you don’t have money for, you temporarily extend your purchasing power – but it comes at a cost you have to pay back later. [Read more…]

Add Family Fun To Your Time At Home With Puzzles from Pixels

January 20, 2021 by Kathryn 2 Comments

Being stuck indoors so much can be a little tough, but it also gives families lots of opportunities to try new activities together! For many households, puzzles have been a newfound hit. And our house is no exception!

Part of the fun of a puzzle for us is finding one that has a great picture, is challenging without being overwhelming, and that will encourage lots of time spent together on assembly. That’s why we’ve been loving the puzzles available from Pixels! If you’re searching for your next family puzzles, here are a few you might want to check out:

Animal Puzzles

From kittens to baby elephants, an animal puzzle will have the whole family saying, “Awwwww!” And Pixels has both cartoon animals, animal art prints and animal photographs to choose from! As a fan of watercolors, I especially love the Elephant Family Watercolor puzzle by Melly Terpening; the rainbow hues are so beautiful! And choosing the 500-piece puzzle makes it the perfect challenge for my animal-loving middle son. [Read more…]

Best Wall Art For Every Room In Your Home

January 15, 2021 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

One of the highlights of moving into our newly built dream house three years ago was finding the perfect decor. And for my husband and me, no room is complete without the perfect wall art!

I had a small collection of original paintings when I met my husband. And thanks to some artistic acquaintances, some visits to art shows, and some key pieces from Fine Art America, we were able to expand that collection into a unique and beautiful assortment of paintings that suit us perfectly.

But when it came to adding the art to different rooms, I noticed that some paintings just did better in certain areas than others. If you’re planning on adding some new art to your house, these are my tips for choosing the perfect pieces for different spaces: [Read more…]

Ways For Busy Super Moms To Improve Their Health in 2021

December 29, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Like so many other people, I let my health slide much more than I wanted to in 2020. Between increased time at home, higher stress levels, and fewer opportunities to get outdoors and explore, I found myself eating more, moving less, and simply not feeling my best.

But it’s the start of a new year, and the time has come to take control of my food choices and physical activity again! Any mom that made it through the last year’s craziness is a super mom in my opinion, and now it’s time to put those super mom skills to work to improve my health.

Better health is always a popular goal when the new year arrives, but it’s one many people will fail at as well. Having a strategy in place can go a long way to helping ensure I improve my health, and these steps that some of the smartest moms use are ones I’ll be incorporating as well! [Read more…]

Dog Chew Toys: Why You Need Them and What You Should Buy

December 29, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Most pet owners have, at one point or another, dealt with a dog’s chewing, especially if you recently added a new puppy to your family. While it might seem like destructive behavior, chewing is an essential part of a dog’s teething cycle.

Some dogs naturally outgrow their need to chew once their adult teeth come in, but for others the chewing may continue. Often, the reason could be as simple as boredom or bottled-up energy.

And that’s where a great dog chew toy comes in! First, determine if your dog is a more gentle chewer or if he gets more rough and aggressive while chewing. Then, find the perfect toy to encourage chewing that leaves your belongings safe. [Read more…]