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Getting Your Teen a Smartphone? Five New Ways TELUS Helps Keep Families Connected

August 14, 2019 by Kathryn 4 Comments

Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and TELUS and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own.

In June, our family celebrated a milestone that I’ve been anticipating all year…we officially have a teenager in the house!

I’ll be honest; I’ve been nervous about my oldest son Zack’s teen years for a while now. From worrying about peer pressure to dealing with mood swings to paying for the sudden increase in our grocery bill, teenagers bring their own unique challenges to a household.

But managing my son’s cell phone use is one aspect of teen life that won’t bring me any extra stress at all, thanks to TELUS! The company knows that life with teenagers has enough challenges, so they’ve put together several new programs designed to make managing a family’s wireless use easier than ever before.

Looking for the perfect phone solutions for your teenagers? Check out these five great options TELUS has for families! [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…]

12 Strategic Financial Management Tips for Women

August 8, 2019 by Kathryn 8 Comments

It should come as no surprise to anyone that managing personal finances can be stressful. Often, it seems like no matter how hard we try to save money and make smart money management decisions, we can never seem to get ahead.

Indeed, most adults worry about money on a regular basis – as much as an hour a day on average. It’s the source of much friction and argument in relationships, as well as a leading source of stress in general.

A 2018 study found that 44% of Canadians believe their financial situation has a negative impact on their mental health. Perhaps more startling, 30% reported financial stress to be a greater worry in their lives than even overall health and well-being.

People also report missing out on events and experiences in an effort to save money, and suffering ill health effects from their stress and worry. Clearly, something needs to be done about this problem.

The good news is most people are willing to take steps and make an effort to improve their financial management strategies and abilities. It’s not always easy to find consistent, coherent advice that you can put to use in your daily life, however.

To that end, I’ve compiled a list of 12 strategic financial management tips from experts that women can use in their everyday lives. Whether single or married, a working professional, student, or homemaker, and everyone in between, there are tips in this guide that every Canadian woman can use to improve her personal finances.

The goal of this advice is to help women – who are often left out or looked over in financial management conversations – to make smart, strategic financial management decisions in an effort to improve the state of their personal finances. This advice can also help to reduce the overwhelming stress that money issues can cause and, ultimately, to help Canadian women live better, healthier lives.

So, read on to learn 12 useful strategic financial management tips that you can put to work in your life right away! [Read more…]

4 Benefits of Cleaning With Pressure Washers

July 26, 2019 by Kathryn 10 Comments

When we moved into our new dream home on the prairies, one of the first things we realized we needed was a portable pressure washer. Pressure washers are handy for cleaning everything from decks and roofs to driveways and even floors. The equipment uses pressurized water to remove grime, grease, stains, dirt and debris.

In fact, some people even prefer to use a pressure washer to clean their cars at home! The results rival any car wash for a fraction of the price. And the long cleaning wand makes for much easier cleaning in hard-to-reach places, too. Wondering if a pressure washer would be a good investment for your home? Here’s four reasons you may want to consider getting one!

1. They Save You Time

Cleaning any surface with a brush or a mop can really take time. Depending on how big your cleaning job is, doing the work by hand may mean taking days to clean or getting help from somebody else. [Read more…]

Is Your Child Nearsighted? Here Are 4 Reasons To Consider CooperVision MiSight Contact Lenses!

July 16, 2019 by Kathryn 47 Comments

It can be a pretty big shock to suddenly learn that your child has a vision problem. When my husband was diagnosed in his tween years, he told me that he had no idea how poor his vision was. It wasn’t until he put on his first pair of glasses that he knew just how much he’d been missing!

And when my own son was diagnosed with myopia (more commonly referred to as nearsightedness), I was equally shocked that his vision wasn’t perfect as I’d assumed. His myopia was categorized as low, so he hadn’t shown any noticeable signs and didn’t necessarily need to wear his glasses all the time. But after a week or so of wearing glasses, he told me he was surprised at how much better he could see with them on!

If your own child is nearsighted, you’re not alone. Currently, 42% of the world’s population have been diagnosed with myopia¹. And now, there’s a revolutionary treatment that is available in Canada that parents have got to check out! CooperVision MiSight® 1 day is the first soft contact lens that has been clinically proven to not just correct for myopia, but to slow down its progression by 59% in children²!!

Wondering if CooperVision MiSight® 1 day contact lenses are a good choice for your child? Here are four reasons you may want to consider them: [Read more…]