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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…]

How to Safely Celebrate the Holidays with Family

December 21, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

For almost a full year now, families have had to change the way they celebrate special occasions. Some pared down their dinner guest on Thanksgiving. Others decided to skip trick-or-treating on Halloween. And now, health officials are warning everyone against travelling for the winter holidays and hosting family gatherings.

Experts have noticed that case patterns tend to spike directly after holidays and long weekends, so it makes sense that they’ve asked that no one burst their small social bubble and invite more connections inside.

But of course, that does put a damper on holiday spirit! Here are a few ways you can still safely celebrate with your loved ones: [Read more…]

Three Questions To Ask When Planning For Retirement

December 18, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Co-operators. All opinions are 100% mine.

Even though financial literacy wasn’t something I was ever taught in my younger years, running my own business meant that I had no choice but to figure it out! From budgeting for less profitable months to tracking payments and expenses, I quickly learned to love managing the money I made working for myself.

But there’s one area of my finances that I haven’t paid as much attention to as I should…retirement planning! I know that being self-employed means it’s even more important that I have a retirement plan, but I never quite seem to get around to actually making one to follow!

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Winter Home Decor Ideas for a Cozy Living Room

December 11, 2020 by Kathryn 1 Comment

One of my favourite things about winter is decorating for the holidays, and that doesn’t just mean putting up the tree! Adding some extra cozy touches to my living room helps make the space feel more inviting, and more festive.

Creating a beautiful winter look doesn’t have to mean days of work, though! Use these five simple winter decor ideas to create a cozy space that you can be proud of:

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