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

May 8, 2019 by Kathryn 5 Comments

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…]

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…]