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Going On a Holiday? Check Out These 5 Home Security Tips!

May 8, 2019 by Kathryn 1 Comment

With the warmer weather fast approaching, many of us are looking forward to a week or two sunning ourselves on a beach, getting away from it all. The annual summer break is something for everyone to look forward to, and planning a family vacation makes a good thing even better.

But while most of us worry about forgetting our passports and boarding passes, or not packing the sunscreen and pool inflatables, we sometimes forget to put the same care into preparing our homes for our vacation.

The reality is, if you’re going to be away for a couple of weeks and your home is going to be vacant, then you could be making your home susceptible to crime. Sadly, simply locking the door on your way out might not be enough. So, what can you do about it? [Read more…]

4 Health Benefits of Dehumidifiers

April 28, 2019 by Kathryn 4 Comments

Anyone that’s dealt with high humidity knows how uncomfortable it can be. In fact, on a hot day, using a dehumidifier can be as effective for feeling cooler as an air conditioner! But that’s just one of the reasons you may want to consider a dehumidifier for your home.

As well as making you warmer on a hot day, high moisture levels in your home can cause mold growth, a potential danger to your home and your family’s health. If you’ve been considering adding a dehumidifier to your home, here are 4 major health benefits of owning a dehumidifier:

1. It Reduces Allergies

If you suffer from occasional allergic reactions, high humidity in your home could be making the problem worse. Allergens such as dust mites, pollen and spores thrive in humid conditions.

Even with good ventilation in the house, it is possible for small living spaces without proper ventilation, such as bathrooms, kitchen, and basements, to have a lot of moisture build up. A dehumidifier can help reduce the humidity in those closed-off places. [Read more…]

DIY Car Body Repair with Roberts Paint Care Touch Up Kits

April 10, 2019 by Kathryn 6 Comments

About two years ago, I upgraded my basic car to a sleek and fully loaded Ford Taurus X crossover. It had everything from a built-in DVD player for road trips to Sirius Satellite Radio to an optional third row of seating. And for a 2009 vehicle, it had very low kilometers and was in great shape!

In fact, the only flaw my new vehicle had was a bit of paint chipping on the hood and the wheel wells. I planned to touch them up but wasn’t sure how to do that kind of car body repair and get the smooth results I wanted.

car-before-repair

Then, Roberts Paint Care came to my rescue! This Quebec-based company offers automotive paint and repair kits for small touch-up car body repair jobs like the one I wanted to attempt. But, even better, the company also has a variety of step-by-step videos to help DIY fans like me get the best possible results! [Read more…]

The Best 7 Items to Have for an Outdoor Fitness Workout

April 9, 2019 by Kathryn 49 Comments

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by AfterShokz and PTPA. Views expressed belong to Mommy Kat and Kids and are not influenced in any way.

After an unusually harsh winter (including the coldest February Saskatchewan has had in 80 years), spring has come early to the prairies. And I couldn’t be happier about it!

Being able to spend more time outside is an instant mood booster. And since I’ve been following a new exercise plan, I decided that spring meant it was time to get off the treadmill and head outdoors instead!

Outdoor fitness is a ton of fun, but it’s even better with the right equipment. For example, I never leave the house without my AfterShokz Trekz Air Headphones to keep me grooving when I work out. When I head outside, these are the seven items I like to make sure I have with me: [Read more…]

The Top 3 Statistics Software Programs For Business Owners to Try

April 5, 2019 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

For a small business owner like me, the use of analytical software can be incredibly important. Like many people, I need quick and effective methods to analyze the large amounts of data that can help make my site better and more functional. The best data analysis software is capable of delivering that fact-based data in a way that makes it easy for me to analyze.

What is statistical software?

Simply put, statistical software refers to specialized computer programs that use statistical analysis techniques to collect, organize, analyze, interpret and present data. Doing that makes all kinds of data, from sales numbers to website visitor locations, simple to understand.

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List of Flexible Online Jobs for Stay-at-Home Moms

March 26, 2019 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

There is a happy medium between a stay at home mom who doesn’t work at all and a workaholic mother who misses out on time she wishes she could spend with her family. And for a lot of parents, that happy medium is a job that can be done from home!

Working from home gives parents a chance to make money while having more time with the kids. Some benefits of working from home can include:

A flexible schedule: You can sleep in or work at odd hours. As long as you get the job done on time, few clients will care.
No commute needed: Just turn on your computer and you’re good to go.
Deeper engagement: A chance to work on your a job you’re passionate about instead of only working for money will help inspire you to grow your skills even more.

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Working From Home? How to Set Up Your Office for Maximum Productivity

March 19, 2019 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

For many people, especially moms paying hefty daycare fees, working from home is the dream. There’s no need for child care, you can be there at school pick up, you can even do housework in between jobs.

But while any work-from-home mothers will tell you it’s wonderful not having to place your little ones in the care of strangers, working an intensive job from your laptop while the kids are fussing and the dirty dishes are piling up is plenty stressful at times too. At least with working in corporate setting, there are less distractions!

Despite those challenges, though, I’ll always prefer working from home. The lack of hierarchy and office politics is certainly welcome. You’re the IT person, stationery supplier and even fire safety representative (even if all the job really entails is buying a fire extinguisher sign). But it can often be difficult to work to your full potential with so many distractions and sticky hands that require your attention. Balancing home responsibilities with work done at home is tough!

So, with that in mind, here are a few simple home office productivity tips that will help you make the most of your time working from home: [Read more…]

6 Natural Alternative to Commercial Pet Products

March 19, 2019 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

I love my cat and dog, but they can be expensive. With so many pet products to choose from, I often choose a budget brand for certain purchases. But some cheaper products are made of harmful or unhealthy ingredients. In that situation, choosing a natural product can be a better choice for my pets and the environment.

If buying a more expensive natural product just isn’t feasible for your budget, you can often make your own. Or do some comparison shopping for natural products to find the cheapest prices. These six items are a great place to start looking for some natural alternatives!

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