Kathryn

Regular readers will know that I am incredibly fond of eco-friendly cleaning products. I am always on the lookout for the newest innovative cleaners on the market, and I love testing the effectiveness of the various formulations to see how well they compare to traditional harsh cleaners. So when Upper Canada Soap, a company that

I have disliked my teeth for most of my adult life. They seem to be especially prone to cavities, they are worn in the front so that they appear somewhat crooked, and they definitely were never as white as I would have liked. The cavities may not be something I can really do much about,

I have spent my entire life in Saskatchewan, but my husband was born and raised in Quebec. His parents both spoke only English, but he was educated in a French school and eventually spent years in Montreal and Quebec City, which helped him to refine and perfect his French vocabulary and pronunciation. When I first

I love to cook, but there are days when I just don’t have the time to plan and prepare a complete meal from scratch. I want the food that I serve my family to be delicious and nutritious, but there are times when I need it to be convenient as well. So when I was

When I want to make a great meal even better, I know that I can’t go wrong with a delicious salad. Fresh romaine, tomatoes, onions, croutons, bacon bits and a delicious dressing…who could say no to that? Of course, nobody knows delicious dressings better than Kraft. I’ve been a fan of Kraft dressings since I

As a fairly eco-conscious consumer, I try my best to make environmentally friendly decisions about the products I buy. I choose recycled items whenever possible, I avoid harsh chemical cleaners and I buy organic, locally grown food as soon as it comes into season. There are some products in my life, however, that seem almost

It’s slightly bewildering to me to live in an age when toys are often bought and discarded in a matter of months. We had plenty of toys when I was a child, but most of them were carefully treasured and enjoyed for years before finally being packed away for younger children to use one day.

About the time that our oldest son learned to walk, my husband and I bid a sad farewell to candles. I had loved scented candles in my younger years, and had accumulated a wonderful collection of candles and holders that had both beautified and scented my surroundings since I first moved out of my childhood

Earth-Fest 2010-Giveaway #2 Having a child is like going on the big roller coaster at the amusement park. Until you’ve actually taken the ride, you can’t begin to imagine what it’s like. The entire process of pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period is unquestionably the most intense, emotional and unexpected time a woman can imagine.

When my preschooler Zackary was a baby, he had no discernible sleep schedule whatsoever. On some occasions, he would stay wide-awake and cheerful until midnight. Other times, he would pop out of bed like a jack-in-the-box at four in the morning. Occasionally, he would wake up at about 2:00 a.m. and remain awake for the

I have a strong aversion to chemicals in all of their forms, so I am constantly looking for ways to replace the chemical products in my household with natural or less harmful alternatives. Whether it’s using vinegar to clean my windows or old coffee grounds to scrub my sinks, I am always willing to try