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Warm Salmon and Roasted Vegetable Salad Makes a Quick Healthy Dinner

Fall has always been one of my busiest times of year, but it’s also a time when I want to make sure that my family is eating healthy. And on one of those busy nights when my boys have extra-curricular activities and I’ve had a busy day of work, making a nutritious dinner that we’ll […]

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Have Fun Indoors All Winter Long with Tips from Hot Wheels-Giveaway #PlayAdvocate

Right now Saskatchewan is enjoying some gorgeous, unseasonable warmth and I couldn’t be happier about it. But I know that before long we’ll be spending more time indoors than out. Generally, that means my boys are playing and creating a little less as well since their space is more limited. But this year, I’ve got

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New Eat Smart Plant Powered Protein Salad Kits Make a Perfect Energy-Packed Lunch

I’m a nut for vegetables and because of that, I’ve loved the salads from Eat Smart for quite some time now. The convenient bagged kits include fresh greens, healthy superfoods, add-ins such as croutons, nuts or berries and a tasty dressing so that creating the perfect fresh and healthy side dish takes just seconds. Now,

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Quality Doesn’t Cost a Fortune with the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 Smartphone

When it comes to my smartphone, I’m a bit of a snob. I tend to favour the pricey, top-of-the-line devices and while I know iPhones are popular I personally really dislike the iOS smartphone platform. Previously, I had a Samsung Galaxy S3 when it was the top Samsung phone available. I then moved to the

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Take Part in the #CallForChange with TELUS and Francesco Yates and You Could Be in a Special MTV We Day Video

About three years ago, the hugely popular We Day came to Saskatchewan for the very first time and I was lucky enough to be seated in the TELUS sponsor booth enjoying every minute of the event. From taking pictures with Shawn Desmond to interviewing Hedley, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that gave me a first-hand

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Join the Nature Valley #RediscoverNature Day on September 20 and You Could Win a Trip to Banff National Park-Giveaway

Growing up in the lush Qu’Appelle Valley on the Saskatchewan prairies has meant that nature has always been very important to me. The unique flora and fauna of the area is fascinating to me, whether I’m throwing seeds from ash trees into the air and watching them spin like helicopters to the ground or picking

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Get Sun Safety and Helmet Safety in One with New Sun Lidz from Tail Wags Helmet Covers-Giveaway

A few years ago, I had the chance to review two Tail Wags helmet covers for my boys. They loved the fun blow fish and piranha designs, and I loved the way the covers made wearing a helmet more fun. Now, Tail Wags is innovating once again with brand new helmet covers designed to provide

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Save on Back-to-School Shopping with 5 Tips from RetailMeNot.ca-Giveaway

For some parents, back-to-school season is one that tugs the heartstrings and has them wiping away tears. For others, it’s a time to finally relax and take some time for themselves after a busy summer entertaining kids. But if there’s one thing that every parent knows about the new school year, it’s that it can

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Don’t Travel For Work Without These 3 Must-Have Master Lock Products #LSSS

One of the best things about starting a new job is discovering the different perks that might not be apparent when first being hired. From discounts on groceries when working at a supermarket to trips to fun locations for training courses, every new job has a few of those unexpected bonuses that help to make

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You Can Earn Free Groceries When You #EatMoreStars with #GuidingStarsCA #PCStars

Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is its own reward when it comes to good health, and over the last few months my family has had the chance to do just that thanks to the PC Guiding Stars Program. The new initiative makes it easy to find healthy food with a simple rating system that

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Snack Pack with New EZO Lids are Perfect for Your Back-to-School Lunchboxes

With the new school year almost here, I’m stocking up on my boys’ favourite lunch meals and snacks. Luckily for me, they both like fairly basic, easy-to-find items like fruit cups and ham sandwiches. And of course, no lunch is complete without a Hunt’s Snack Pack pudding cup in my boys’ minds! Zackary favours butterscotch

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Get Your Child Ready for #StudentLife with Great New Products from Canadian Tire

One of my favourite memories from my young adult years was relaxing in a dorm room with my best friend Sarah as we chatted, watched movies and cooked up yummy treats. It was a completely new experience to me, since I’d always lived in a house with a yard before. But great décor and some

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New GLAD Disney Sandwich and Snack Bags Make Lunches Fun and Easy

When it comes to making school lunches fun, I have a middle-of-the-road approach. I like adding a little something special to my kids’ lunchboxes to get them excited about their food, but I’m not willing to spend hours creating elaborate themed lunches. That’s why I love finding simple, yet fun ways to make a school

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You’ll Be a #WoodsExplorer With These 6 Hiking Essentials in Your Backpack-Giveaway

One of my favourite things about camping with my boys is getting in touch with nature and while we do that in some ways even just relaxing at our campsite, I like to take it one step further with nature hikes. Discovering the area’s wildlife and native plants is fascinating, and my boys get plenty

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Help Your Family Feel Its Best for Back-to-School with Advice and Treatment from Your Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacist

One of the worst things about a minor ailment is often the hassle involved in getting treatment. Mild medical conditions like acne or seasonal allergies likely won’t cause any harm if left untreated, but they are incredibly frustrating at their worst and can certainly make comfortable day-to-day living much harder! Unfortunately, finding solutions often involves

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Inspire a Love of Music with Barbie Rock n’ Royals Dolls and DVD-Giveaway #BeSuper

When I was about five years old, my mom put me in piano lessons. I still remember those first lessons colouring cartoon pictures illustrating the different notes and practicing fingering exercises. At the time, there were certainly days that I didn’t want to sit and play piano. But that early introduction to music led to

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Get Ready To Pack Lunches Kids Will Love with Nude Food Movers (formerly Boomerang)

The new school year is creeping up faster than I would like, but I have to admit that there’s one part of the back-to-school season I absolutely love…shopping for new school gear! And lunch gear has always been a personal favourite of mine. Gone are the days of squished sandwiches in plastic bags and paper

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Make the Most of Your Family Vacation with a Room at the IHG Holiday Inn-Giveaway

Disclaimer: The hotel stay and meals on this trip were provided by IHG. Opinions expressed belong to Mommy Kat and Kids and are not influenced in any way. View full Terms and Policies for further information. It’s hard to believe, but summer is already half over! Since we were packing and moving last month, we

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Keep Your Child’s Gear Secure this School Year with the Master Lock 5900D SafeSpace Portable Safe #LSSS

It’s less than a month until the new school year starts and if you’re stocking up on school supplies, you’ll want to consider adding the Master Lock 5900D SafeSpace portable safe to your shopping list! It’s a great way to help students keep their valuables secure whether the items are in a desk or a

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Explore Regina, Saskatchewan! Visit These 4 Top Family-Friendly Attractions

Disclaimer: The hotel stay and meals on this trip were provided by IHG. Opinions expressed belong to Mommy Kat and Kids and are not influenced in any way. View full Terms and Policies for further information. The Saskatchewan prairies often get overlooked as a vacation destination, and even though I’ve lived in Saskatchewan my entire

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Going Back to School is Better with a Mexican Breakfast Pizza Recipe

The school year is fast approaching and I’m already starting to plan out some easy and delicious meals for the busy school season. While I tend to stick to fairly basic sandwiches and snacks for the most part, I like having some fun and creative meal ideas at the ready as well. And that’s especially

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Clear Out Clutter for a Cause During the Glad #Donate4Good Program with Goodwill

I didn’t realize until we started packing up to move out of our house just how much unneeded items my boys and I had accumulated. From toys to clothes to dishware, I found so much that just wasn’t being used anymore and so wasn’t needed. But I knew that some of our items might be

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Playtex PlayTime Cups Provide Perfect Summer Refreshment for Kids-Giveaway

If there’s one thing that makes using a sippy cup even more fun, it’s having the cup adorned with a favourite character. That’s why little ones love the new Playtex PlayTime cups featuring Batman and Robin, Thomas & Friends, Superman and My Little Pony! With a Twist ‘n Click Leak-Proof Seal, the cups are perfect

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Try the Best Gear for Your New Baby FREE from Mothers Lounge LLC

One of my favourite things about becoming a mother was discovering all the fun new products available for me and my baby that could help make my life easier. From baby slings to nursing pillows, it seemed that as soon as I had discovered an inconvenience of motherhood, I also discovered that somebody had created

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Connect with Your Family with 3 Tips for the Best MATTEL Family Game Night-Giveaway

It’s a pretty common fact that summer is the perfect time for kids to try all kinds of new adventures and activities, since they have a lot more free time. But with all the fun options available during the warm months, making sure to take time for family bonding is important too! In my opinion,

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Treat Summer’s Bites, Bumps and Bruises with Homeopathic Remedies from Orange Naturals #ONatural

I love almost everything about summer, but it does cause some extra challenges when it comes to keeping my kids healthy and happy. Days spend outdoors are fun but they result in plenty of bug bites, bruises and scrapes as well! This year, I’ve been turning to products from Orange Naturals to help treat my

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After Bite and Natrapel Make Summer Fun Safer for the Whole Family-Giveaway

While all the seasons have their appeal, summer has always been my favourite. It just provides so many opportunities to be outside in the fresh air enjoying fun and exercise with my family! From long days at the beach to camping trips in beautiful Northern Saskatchewan, it’s definitely my preferred time to unplug, unwind and

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3 Delicious French Food Recipes Perfect for a Classic Dinner Party

I love to cook and I especially love mastering new cooking styles and techniques from around the world. But, until recently, I’d never really delved into French food recipes. Broil, braise, sauté, flambé…the French cooking techniques seemed a little too intimidating for me! Luckily, that all changed when I took part in Motrin’s Make it

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Delicious French Crepe Recipe for Crepes Suzette and More

Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Motrin. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of McNeil Consumer Healthcare or its parent company Johnson & Johnson Inc. On Monday, I shared the news about my exciting new partnership with Motrin and my upcoming

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Make Perfect Coffee Every Time with the Breville the Grind Control Coffee Machine

It’s no secret that I absolutely love coffee. In fact, I went from very much disliking the smell and taste of the popular beverage as a child to being an adult coffee connoisseur with a love of freshly ground, perfectly roasted beans brewed to perfection. And while I can get the results I crave at

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Keep Kids Learning this Summer with Hot Wheels FUNdamentals #PlayAdvocates

With school out and my boys home every day, there’s plenty of playtime filling our hours right now! And while I don’t mind leaving my boys to their own creative devices for the majority of their summer vacation, I do still want them to have some intellectual stimulation as well. Zackary challenges his mind quite

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Maple Leaf Cupcakes Make an Easy and Delicious Canada Day Treat

I love cooking up special treats for special occasions, and with Canada Day coming up so quickly, I couldn’t resist making something tasty to celebrate our country! The Kraft Canada website is always a go-to resource for me when I want delicious Canada Day recipes and its Jell-O based Flag Cake is a treat I’ve

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Celebrate Canada’s Unique Beauty with New AirWick Canadian Park Series Fragrances

I’ve lived in a small town in the Saskatchewan prairies for my entire life and no matter where the future takes me, I’m sure that the lush Qu’Appelle Valley and the endless farmland fields will always feel like home. But while I may have always lived in the same small town (and even in the

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Make Tropical Mango Yonanas and Other Healthy Real Fruit Recipes with the Yonanas Machine

School is ending, Canada day is quickly approaching and here in Saskatchewan, the weather is hot, hot, hot! I’m feeling that summertime spirit already and that means free time is spent outside in the sunshine as much as possible. But this heat has also been giving me a craving for cold, creamy treats and as

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Don’t Let Problems in the Bedroom Ruin Your Relationship! Take the RANA Snore Score Quiz! #ad

This post is sponsored by RANA. Opinions expressed belong to Mommy Kat and Kids and are NOT influenced in any way. View full terms and policies for more information. Anyone that’s ever lived with a person that snores knows just how frustrating it can be. After a long day, there’s nothing more blissful than crawling

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Add Hotel Luxury to Your Bedroom with Comforter Sets from Maple Harbour

If there’s anything that can make a bedroom feel instantly more inviting, it’s a good comforter set. And until recently, that was something that was noticeably absent from my bedroom. I had high quality Egyptian cotton sheets and a comfy pillow-top mattress but my blankets were noticeably blah. So when Maple Harbour gave me the

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Get Kids Ready for Summer Camp with New Write On Labels from Stuck on You-Giveaway

With the end of June just one week away, plans for summer have already begun for most families. And for many, that means planning for summer camp! I still have so many great memories of attending overnight camp as a child and I learned plenty of fun skills too. But while I brought back a

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Let Your Child Learn to Rock, Ride, Balance and Pedal with the New Eight-in-One Leg&Go Balance Bicycle

When my youngest son was a toddler, I learned about balance bikes for the first time. While I liked the concept, I have to admit that the idea of buying a bike with no pedals that would be used for just a year or so seemed like a bit of a waste. I couldn’t help

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Treat Dad to a Perfect Shave on Father’s Day with a Crabtree & Evelyn Gift Set

If there’s one thing that almost any man can use, it’s good shaving products. And with Father’s Day coming up this weekend, Crabtree & Evelyn has some fabulous products to help you give Dad a gift he’ll love. The company sent me the Crabtree & Evelyn Duo Gift Set to check out and I knew

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Children Will Love Washing Up this Summer with New Live Clean Kids Products-Giveaway

Warm weather is here to stay for another year and that means that my boys are spending a lot of time outdoors now. While I love all the extra physical activity that they’re getting, there’s something else that I have to deal with as a result of all that outdoor play…dirt! Like most kids, Zackary

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Enjoy Cleaner Air and Better Health with the Airfree P1000 Air Purifier-Giveaway

Since I suffer from both virus-induced asthma and seasonal allergies, I’ve come to appreciate just how helpful air purifiers can be. While I don’t get too many allergy outbreaks, the ones I do get are terrible and often cause a full day of sneezing, wheezing, itchy eyes and congestion. The Airfree P1000 air purifier seemed

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Enjoy Pretty and Eco-Friendly Nails with SOPHi by Piggy Paint Nail Polish

A few years ago, I discovered Piggy Paint, a non-toxic and eco-friendly children’s nail polish. I had a blast testing out the colours with my nieces and appreciated the fact that they weren’t being exposed to potentially harmful chemicals. In fact, I couldn’t help but wish there was an adult version of the polish that

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Plan for the Future with 5 Tips to Help Newlyweds Stay Safe and Secure

Getting married is one of the biggest events in life, with the big day alone often taking months of planning. But staying safe and secure during all the important marriage and newlywed moments is something that doesn’t occur to many couples. Master Lock has some great tips and products to help ensure that happy couples

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