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Exfoliating Your Face: Are You Overdoing It?

November 19, 2020 by Kathryn 7 Comments

I am a huge believer in the benefits of exfoliating your face. It’s a must in my skin care routine, and it’s made a huge difference in the look and feel of my skin.

Sloughing off that top dead layer of skin is beneficial for a few different reasons. It exposes the fresh, new skin underneath for an instant glow, and it also lets serums and moisturizers like your favourite Mario Badescu spray or anti aging cream penetrate more deeply for better results.

But there can still be too much of a good thing! It can be easy to overdo the job and exfoliate your face excessively. And that may just lead to damage instead of the glowing results you crave! [Read more…]

Tips For Teaching Kids How to Be Organized

November 9, 2020 by Kathryn 7 Comments

Organization is never something that came naturally to me. It took years of work and encouragement from my very organized husband to really embrace the organized way of life.

But now that I have, I see the value of organization, and I want to help my boys develop the same skills early on, so they don’t have to struggle as adults like I did!

It’s a straight fact; organization and living clutter-free doesn’t just happen. The ability to keep your belongings organized is a skill that you start developing at a young age. [Read more…]

4 Fun Activities That Are Great Exercise Choices

November 2, 2020 by Kathryn 6 Comments

When it comes to exercise, I often struggle with sticking to a regular routine. And I know a large reason for that is because riding a stationary bike or doing reps with weights just isn’t that much fun!

Of course, as a busy mom of three, it’s already hard to fit regular exercise into my day. And when I’m not enjoying the exercise, I’m then more likely to skip a day.

That’s why I’ve decided to hunt out some fun activities that are also a great way to exercise! If you’ve been looking for a better way to stay in shape, these 4 activities are ones you may want to try! [Read more…]

How to Choose the Best Air Conditioner for Your Child’s’ Room

October 29, 2020 by Kathryn 1 Comment

Having our homes at a comfortable temperature makes the space better for the whole family, but it can be especially important for a growing child. As most pediatricians will say, “If the parents feel that the room is hot enough to need an air conditioner, then the child is even hotter!”

The mechanisms of thermoregulation in children are imperfect, and overheating of a child’s body can contribute to some serious diseases. However, some parents avoid installing an air conditioner in their child’s room, as there are rumours it can be harmful for children. Is this statement true? [Read more…]

5 Tips for Healthy Living in Your 30s for Women

October 19, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

When I reached my 30s some years ago, I was lucky to not notice too many changes in my body at first. But as I then reached my mid and late 30s, I was shocked by some of the changes taking place.

My skin lost a lot of its youthful tone. I had a harder time losing weight. And the weight I did gain sat on my body differently.

Of course, while I know some of the changes are inevitable, I still want to build some healthy habits to help keep myself looking and feeling good for as long as possible!

These are my top 5 tips for healthy living in your 30s, and beyond! [Read more…]