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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…]

Five Must-Have Items for a Spring Graduation Party

April 2, 2020 by Kathryn 1 Comment

Even though most of us are going through a lot of solitude at the moment, there will hopefully soon be the chance to celebrate special life events with friends and family once again! And a lot of kids and parents alike are hoping to be able to do just that during graduation season.

Graduating from one phase of life to the next is always a big moment for a child. Whether it’s moving from preschool into Kindergarten or preparing for university after finally completing high school, it’s a time to celebrate all the hard work that’s been completed.

This year, putting together the perfect celebration may be something that has to be done somewhat last-minute, so keep this list of must-haves on hand so you can be ready to throw that graduation party in record time:

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Add Extra Fun To the Christmas Season With These 4 Holiday Party Ideas

November 20, 2019 by Kathryn 2 Comments

Everyone loves the holidays, and there’s no reason to limit the fun to just celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas! Planning a day of some additional holiday activities is a great way to unwind from the stress of preparing for the big day and bond with family and friends!

Looking for some inspiration to help you plan your holiday get-together? These four holiday party ideas are sure to be a hit!

Game Night

If you enjoy playing cards or board games and spending time with your loved ones, then why not throw together a game night during the holiday season? Game nights are always fun, and are also a great chance to catch up with friends and family before the havoc of the holidays begins. And remember that game night doesn’t have to be extravagant. All you really need is a deck of cards, a few good board games, and some finger foods to snack on throughout the evening. This Mexican Layered Dip makes a great easy appetizer to serve! [Read more…]

Tips For Dealing With an Aggressive Dog

August 11, 2019 by Kathryn 4 Comments

Dealing with an aggressive dog is no easy task, especially if it’s a new dog you’ve just introduced to your kids. Aggression isn’t uncommon, especially if you’ve adopted a mature dog and don’t have a thorough understanding of its previous history.

According to the Barnes Firm, an accident injury lawyer that specializes in personal injury cases, pet owners are responsible for properly training aggressive dogs, and if your dog bites or attacks another animal or human in your care, you could find yourself facing a personal injury lawsuit.

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And of course, aggressive dogs can quickly lead to frustration and blame. You may be wondering if it’s something wrong you’re doing in your training, or if they were simply born with inherent aggressive traits. You might have trouble connecting with your pet, or find that they behave well in front of you, but not in front of others.

If you find yourself dealing with a dog that’s showing signs of aggression, consider these tips to help you handle the issue calmly and safely. [Read more…]

New Mom Clothes: 6 Tips For Finding Your Perfect Mom Style

June 7, 2019 by Kathryn 7 Comments

Before I gave birth to my third baby, I had a wardrobe and a style that I loved. My clothes fit well, my pieces were carefully tailored and I adored having the chance to dress up!

But after Baby Cormac I found, like so many women, that my old wardrobe just didn’t fit as well as it had before. And with a baby in the house, some of my favourite mom clothes just weren’t practical! (Think shirts without quick breastfeeding access or white pants when Baby started on solid food!)

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