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5 Tips for Healthy Living in Your 30s for Women

October 19, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

When I reached my 30s some years ago, I was lucky to not notice too many changes in my body at first. But as I then reached my mid and late 30s, I was shocked by some of the changes taking place.

My skin lost a lot of its youthful tone. I had a harder time losing weight. And the weight I did gain sat on my body differently.

Of course, while I know some of the changes are inevitable, I still want to build some healthy habits to help keep myself looking and feeling good for as long as possible!

These are my top 5 tips for healthy living in your 30s, and beyond! [Read more…]

Celebrating International Day of the Girl Child With Empowering Books and Movies

October 19, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

On October 11, the world celebrated the “International Day of the Girl Child.” The day was created by the United Nations near the end of 2011 as a way to raise awareness for girls’ rights and honour the unique challenges young girls face.

I may be a mother to three energetic boys, but I still love the concept of celebrating the girls in our lives. After all, I’m also an aunt to five amazing nieces!

While the official day may have passed, finding ways to encourage our girls to excel doesn’t have to be limited to a single day of the year! Looking for ways to celebrate and empower the girls in your life? These books and movies are a great place to start! [Read more…]

How Does an RESP Work?

October 9, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

With my oldest starting high school this year, I’ve realized that his post-secondary education is just around the corner. And in Canada, that’s an expensive prospect!

The average cost of a four-year university degree in Canada is just under $80,000 in total, and like most parents, I don’t want my son crippled by student loans for decades once he graduates.

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Luckily, the government does provide some ways for students and their parents to minimize that debt, and one of the most popular is through RESPs. [Read more…]

Tips and Tricks For Choosing the Best Gifts for Teenage Boys

October 7, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Teenagers can be difficult; there’s no doubt about it! And when it comes to gift shopping, it can be challenging to choose something that they will like, especially as their interests can change so rapidly.

As a mom to a fourteen-year-old, I’ve had to get a little more creative when it comes to choosing the perfect gift for his birthday or Christmas. These are my tips for helping choose the best gifts for teenage boys!

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Finding Balance As a Teacher Working From Home During the Pandemic

October 6, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

While the vast majority of professionals have noted massive daily changes to their work and home lives during the pandemic, teachers and educators are among the hardest hit.

There are several reasons educators are faced with more challenges and hurdles, from needing to acquire entirely new skill sets to finding work-life balance while working from home. But regardless of the extreme changes to daily life as a passionate educator, you can still achieve balance during the pandemic. Here are some tips to help!

Separate Work From Home While Working Online

Teachers are already tasked with so many responsibilities, from finding new tactics to appeal to students to engaging classrooms that consist of varied personalities. The impacts of the pandemic have dramatically enhanced the challenges of being an educator; teachers are now tasked with engaging all their students in an at-home environment. [Read more…]