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Building a Custom Home – What We Learned and Why KCB Developments Is the Only Saskatoon Home Builder We’ll Use

March 8, 2019 by Kathryn 4 Comments

When my husband and I first started the search for our dream house, we were confident that we would find the perfect one before long. We were pre-approved for our mortgage and shopping in a buyer’s market.

But while we did look at many great homes and even had an offer on a house at one point, nothing was quite right. Neither of us knew anything about building as opposed to buying, but after months of house hunting we learned that a large lot in our dream location was for sale at a discount price.

Suddenly, building just seemed to make sense! We purchased the lot, started hunting for a Saskatoon home builder and eventually discovered KCB Developments.

The owner, Kurt, quickly found a house plan that we fell in love with. And after a few tweaks to the plans, we signed the papers and got ready to build!

Just over a year later, I’ve started to think back on some of the things I learned throughout the experience. If you’re considering building, these are some tips you might want to keep in mind! [Read more…]

6 Ways to Create a More Zen Design in Your Room

March 4, 2019 by Kathryn 1 Comment

Bringing more zen into one’s life has become increasingly popular – one way many are accomplishing that is by meditating, with some 18 million Americans now practicing meditation, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Creating a room with more zen design makes the ideal space for meditating, but it’s also perfect simply for creating a more relaxing atmosphere.

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Three Must-Haves To Make Healthy Living Better

March 4, 2019 by Kathryn 2 Comments

When I started the new year with my newfound determination to get back to a healthy lifestyle, I knew that the most important thing to help me stick to my goal would be my own motivation.

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But I discovered that other tools and items that are almost as helpful at keeping me on track and making my overall well-being more of a priority.

After two months of a healthier lifestyle, I wanted to share three of my favourite products that have helped me eat right, exercise and feel great. If you’re trying to live healthier and happier in 2019, you may want to give them a try too! [Read more…]

Getting Healthy and Saving Money in 2019 With My PC Insiders Subscription

February 19, 2019 by Kathryn 3 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the PC Insiders subscription service. All opinions are 100% mine.

After giving birth to Cormac, I was surprised by how long it took my body to recover. My energy level was very low and I couldn’t seem to get rid of that last ten pounds of baby weight.

I didn’t worry much about that sluggishness and extra weight for Cormac’s first year, especially since I was breastfeeding. But after this last Christmas, I decided it was time to jump in and get healthy again!

Part of my new healthy lifestyle involves following a new, healthy meal plan. That means doing a weekly shop of all the food I need for each nutritious meal. [Read more…]

Grilling For Easy Entertaining

February 14, 2019 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Hosting a dinner party should be a pleasant experience, but too often it can turn into a stressful ordeal instead. It can be daunting to divide your attention between meal preparation and your guests’ conversations.

Then, there is also the challenge of figuring out in what order to cook foods so that everything turns out just right.

But what if there was something that could help you breeze through all this mayhem? Well, there is, and it’s likely right there in your back yard: your grill!

Here are three reasons you should be firing up your grill and using your favourite BBQ party menu ideas when entertaining guests:

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4 Tips to Help Busy Moms Get Active in 2019

February 7, 2019 by Kathryn 3 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 giving birth to my baby Cormac almost a year and a half ago, I found that, for the first time in my life, I really struggled to get my body back into shape.

There were lots of reasons for that. I was in my mid-thirties instead of my mid-twenties. I ended up diagnosed with a thyroid deficiency, which had been sapping my energy without my realizing. And my extremely active little baby left me so exhausted that I just couldn’t get motivated to get back in shape.

But in 2019, that all changes! When my older boys started school after the holidays, I knew the time had come to stop making excuses and start making changes! And if you’re a busy mom struggling to find motivation too, these are my top 4 tips for helping a busy mom exercise more in the new year!

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Tips for Bringing Out the Best Stay-at-Home Mom in You

January 20, 2019 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Whether you’re a new parent or a proud mama of a few beautiful babies, your title as a stay-at-home mom comes with all the perks you would assume it would (plus more than a few headaches).

Staying home and caring for little ones can be one of the most rewarding decisions a mom can make. However, it’s easy to get stuck in a stay-at-home mom schedule that may leave you feeling stagnant and unbalanced.

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Being a mom is hard work, and when you tack working from home on top of caring for your family, things can easily start to boil over and drive you a little crazy. When it comes to keeping sane, adding these eight tips to your stay-at-home mom schedule will keep you grounded, happy, and most importantly, healthy! [Read more…]

5 Easy Methods To Help Moms Save Money for a Family Vacation

January 13, 2019 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

When it comes to taking your dream vacation, there’s almost always two main obstacles in the way – time and money. Time can be a hard factor to manage, because between work, chores and family, there’s very little spare time left. You can’t necessarily give yourself more vacation days or ignore your child’s school schedule.

But money can be much easier to manage. The great thing about money is that you have two options when you need it – earn more money or spend less of it. Believe it or not, there are plenty of manageable ways to earn some extra money and if your goal is planning some nice budget holidays, you probably won’t have to save for very long.

To help you make the trip of your dreams, here are five easy methods that you can use to help earn money for a family vacation. [Read more…]