Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Philips Canada and PTPA. The below post reflects my own opinions and experience with this product and does not necessarily reflect claims from Philips Canada. Please view full terms and policies. Over the last few months, I’ve been reviewing the Philips Series 2000i Connected Air Purifier and sharing my […]
It’s no secret that I’m a sucker for sweets. And if you dream of Cotton Candy and Strawberry Shakes like I do, it’s time to take your love of all things sweet to sleep, with a little help from Sweet Sheets bedding! I was recently introduced to this fabulous Alberta-based company run by three hardworking
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Even though Saskatchewan usually enjoys fairly pleasant weather throughout the months of September and October, this year was definitely an exception. Our first snow fell shortly after school started, and we’ve had freezing temperatures and highs in the low single digits ever since. That means finding indoor activities my boys can enjoy is a priority
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Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Philips and PTPA. All opinions belong to Mommy Kat and Kids and are not influenced in any way. Please view full terms and policies. My beautiful baby boy is one year old, and it feels like just last week that I held that precious newborn bundle of joy for
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Fall weather came early to Saskatchewan this year, and I have a feeling that the chill of winter isn’t far behind. In fact, we’ve already had our first (now melted) snowfall! And while winter does have its own charm, it also signals the start of cold and flu season! With two school-aged boys and a
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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Philips Canada and PTPA. The below post reflects my own opinions and experience with this product and does not necessarily reflect claims from Philips Canada. Please view full terms and policies. For the last few weeks, I’ve been testing the effectiveness of the Philips Series 2000i Air Purifier in
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With the new school year underway and both my boys now diving into their work, I’m once again looking forward to following their learning throughout the year and helping them succeed any way I can. And for my middle son Benjamin, that means I’ll be keeping an eye on his math! Benjamin gets good grades
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I’ve suffered from mild to moderate environmental allergies for as long as I can remember. And when my oldest two boys were born, I soon learned they had inherited the same occasional allergic outbreaks that I faced. Living in the country, there are all kind of allergy triggers to face. From pollen to dust to
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With an almost-one-year-old in the house and my older boys home from school for the summer, moments of relaxation are few and far between. But taking a little time for myself makes me a happier and more effective parent! So, I often try to find ways to sneak in a moment of peace between the
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I love almost everything about summer. The warmth, the sunshine, the time spent relaxing outside…. But as much as I love summer, I don’t love the bugs that come with it! And living on six acres of open prairie means that there are a lot of them! That’s why I was so excited when NuTone,
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One of the best things about moving into our new custom-built house recently was being able to plan the décor for every room that we’d designed so carefully. We gave our family room a fresh and exotic feel with grey furniture, hints of blue and large plants. Our kitchen was more old-world European with granite
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Finding fun new products for my boys that will help make summer more enjoyable is a top priority for me once school ends. That’s why I love to round up all the hottest new products I’ve tested and tried, in case other parents find them handy as well! These are the five products that are
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With all the hot weather we’ve had so far this spring and summer (and with more heat in the forecast, sunscreen is a top priority for me this year. Of course, I always make sure that I have a good children’s sunscreen for my three boys. But I also need a sunscreen for myself and
Testing out a new Ford vehicle is always a treat, but it’s especially enjoyable in the spring! Finally getting out of the house after a long winter and cruising in a beautiful new car is the best way to say goodbye to cold weather for the next few months. So, when Ford Canada offered me
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Summer has arrived early in Saskatchewan this year, and I couldn’t be happier about it! We’ve spent the warm weather planting trees, building our deck and watching our boys’ sports games. But all our time outdoors means that sunscreen is a must! This year, Banana Boat gave me the chance to test out its new
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One of the things that I love most about being a blogger is getting to check out some of the newest and hottest products for families each season. And this summer, I’ve discovered some great must-haves for moms. Whether you love heading outdoors as soon as the weather warms up, or catching up on some
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Disclosure: I am part of the PTPA Media Brand Ambassador Program with Philips Avent and I received Compensation as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own. For the last few months, Cormac has delved into the wonderful world of real food. Even though he’s still adorably toothless,
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When I was pregnant with Cormac, I got a little bit obsessed with proper nutrition. I took both a prenatal vitamin and an Omega-3 supplement. I also tried to eat as healthily as possible, though it wasn’t easy considering my huge cravings for sugar! The hardest thing about taking my vitamins was how they upset
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My family is a wee bit travel obsessed. In fact, on one occasion, we managed to fit eleven different trips into a single year! So, it goes without saying that we’re always daydreaming about our next vacation. That’s why I’m so excited about getting to review some of the new children’s book titles from Lonely
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One of the things that I love most about Playmobil is how the company has a play set to suit every child’s interests. From camping sets to hockey rinks, children can create fun scenarios about all their favourite activities. In fact, the first Playmobil set my animal-loving middle son ever owned was a horse and
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After talking about it for quite some time, our little family recently decided to add another member to our family. One of the reasons we’d been excited to buy an acreage was the fact we’d finally have to room to add a pet to our family. And when we saw an adorable Bengal kitten available
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Being pregnant again after so many years since my last baby was an interesting experience. Having “been there, done that” before, I had a pretty good idea of how I wanted pregnancy to go. I took my prenatal vitamin, along with an Omega-3 supplement, religiously. I indulged in prenatal massages. I tried my best to
Having Baby Cormac join our family this past summer has been such a wonderful experience. And I have to say that I’m surprised by how much fun it is to have a baby in the house again! I forgot so much about babies in the years since my older two boys were infants, both the
You’ve seen it go viral on Facebook. You’ve watched videos about it. You’ve probably talked about it with friends. But have you ever actually considered buying a PortoVino wine purse that hides and stores up to two bottles of wine inside? When I had the chance to review a PortoVino bag, I simply couldn’t resist.
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When it comes to cooking, I love to put a new twist on some of the more classic dishes that we all love. And as a family that’s obsessed by barbeque, I tend to dress up our hot dogs fairly often! I’ve done Mexican-style hot dogs with salsa, sour cream and cheese. I’ve done loaded
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This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. There’s so much to love about a little one’s first Christmas season, and I enjoyed plenty of fun and festive moments with Baby Cormac this year. Having a baby in the house makes holidays
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When I have a baby in the house, I always seem to discover a few new products that become instant essentials for me. From the flushable diaper liners that make cloth diapering less of a chore to the adorable bandana bibs that help me deal with way too much drool, there are so many things
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Disclaimer: The product featured below was received free of charge for the purposes of this review. Opinions expressed belong to Mommy Kat and Kids and are not influenced in any way. Please view full Terms and Policies. When we moved into our brand-new house at the end of October, I spent plenty of the coming
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Christmas day is exactly one week away and that means most people have probably done their shopping for presents (or most of it!), their Christmas baking and their planning of the big holiday meal. But something that might not have been considered is the centerpiece for the holiday table. Luckily, Teleflora has all kinds of
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It seems like just when I’ve finished my Christmas shopping, I have to reach into my purse once more to buy enough trinkets and treasures to fill stockings for my boys and my husband. But filling a stocking doesn’t have to cost a fortune, so this year I’m on the hunt for fun and practical
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The older my boys get, the harder they get to shop for. And that’s especially true for my almost-a-teenager, Zackary. He’s a mature boy for his age and finding a gift that he will enjoy but will also be useful for him is no easy task. That’s why I’m taking a leap this year and
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December is here and that means I am in full holiday mode! The tree is up, our new house is strung with lights and I’ve already dressed up Baby Cormac in a sweet Christmas outfit. But the holidays aren’t just about the decorations for me. They’re also about the food! And McDonald’s Canada has introduced
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About a month ago, my family moved into the newly built house that my husband and I have been labouring over for the last five months. It sits on six acres of beautiful prairie land in a subdivision just outside Saskatoon, and is everything we dreamed it would be. For the most part, everything about
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Disclosure: I am part of the PTPA Brand Ambassador Program with Philips Avent and I received Compensation as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own. Shortly after Baby Cormac was born, my husband and I began preparing for our first night out without our little one. We
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When my oldest son was just a toddler, he fell in love with the spunky and speed-driven Lightning McQueen when Disney’s Cars hit theatres. A few years later, his little brother learned about Lighting and his friends in Cars 2. (And he still says Mater is his favourite!) Now, more than ten years after the
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When it comes to finding the best Christmas gifts, choosing presents that inspire creativity is a must for me. And that’s why, year after year, I’ll find myself choosing the newest products from Crayola. From simple crayons and markers to fun art gadgets like the Crayola Air Marker Sprayer we reviewed last year, I can
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When it comes to television and movies, my boys are constantly finding new favourites to enjoy. But some shows have stood the test of time to keep them entertained even after years of watching, and one of their favourite tried and true television series is SpongeBob SquarePants. The absurd story of a cheery sponge living
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When it comes to enjoying some indulgent time at home, I’m a sucker for a relaxing bubble bath. Unwinding in the warm water always helps to melt stress away, and when the bubble bath formula I use has an enticing scent, I get the added benefits of a bit of aromatherapy with my relaxation! That’s
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Rubbermaid Brilliance. All opinions are 100% mine. With two boys in school and a husband that’s sometimes away from home for days at a time, I pack a lot of food to go in the average week. So, I’ve had my fair share of
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When I was a child, I didn’t have much luck finding personalized items. I love the non-traditional spelling of my name, but it did mean that the racks of personalized pencils, mugs and magnets in malls never had an item that said “Kathryn.” Perhaps because of that, I am a sucker for personalized products. And
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With Cormac in the house, I’ve been having a blast discovering some new baby essentials that I never knew I needed. Products have changed a lot since my older two boys were babies, and stocking my house with the best of them has been so much fun. If you’re in search of gift ideas for
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As a parent, I think there’s nothing better than introducing my children to something I once loved and seeing them embrace it with as much joy as I did. From classic movies to favourite books to tasty candy treats, I feel like I’m reliving a little of my own childhood every time I can share
Studies have shown that scent is one of the most powerful memory triggers we have, and that’s something I’ve found to be true time and time again. Sometimes, I know exactly why a scent is memorable. Other times, I’m caught off guard by the wave of memories an aroma suddenly brings. The scent of lilacs,
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Disclosure: I am part of the PTPA Brand Ambassador Program with Philips Avent and I received Compensation as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own. As if on a schedule, Saskatoon got its first real snowfall late in the evening on October 31, as we were heading
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One of my must-haves for my boys when they were younger was a good balance bike. It helped to get them on the road to real bike riding all the sooner and since I love a leisurely bike ride, that was a priority for me! Now I have a new little one and I can’t
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mattel Canada. All opinions are 100% mine. When my youngest brother was a toddler, he loved watching Thomas, the plucky tank engine, and his friends as the got into mischief and had adventures on the Island of Sodor. When I had my own boys
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Fall is one of my favourite times to try new fashions. While shorts and sundresses are fun too, the cooler temperatures actually add a bit more versatility to my wardrobe. But with back-to-school expenses and extra-curricular activities to pay for, I don’t want to spend a fortune on clothing either! That’s where Top Tier Style
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As we get ready to move into our dream house at the end of the month, I’m absolutely thrilled to have the chance to arrange a new home for my family. And since I’m starting from scratch, I’m determined to put some systems in place to help keep us organized over the busy winter months!
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When I was a child, Monopoly was one of my very favourite games. Even though I knew the game could take all day, I thought there was nothing better than sitting down with my family, choosing my favourite race car playing piece and beginning my mission to become a real-estate mogul. Then, as usual, McDonald’s
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Like many writers, I absolutely love to read. And when I start a book, I will devour it as energetically as I do a piece of cheesecake. In fact, devouring a book AND a piece of cheesecake is pretty close to paradise in my opinion. So, when I heard that my friend Kerri had started
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Disclosure: I am part of the Orange Naturals Mom Ambassador Program and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own. With Thanksgiving just having passed, gratitude is something that’s fresh in my mind. I’m so thankful to have an amazing and supportive husband,
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Even though summer is hands-down my favourite season, fall has always been my top time to try new fashion and beauty looks. Whether it’s because I have more time indoors due to the change in weather or just that I tend to discover more fun beauty products and clothes to test, I love making the
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Disclosure: I am part of the PTPA Brand Ambassador Program with Philips Avent and I received Compensation as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own. Having a new baby again after almost ten years since my last has been so much fun. Once again, I’m getting back
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Since 1985, October has been a month to help raise awareness and funds for those impacted by breast cancer. And this year, the month is especially meaningful to me. Less than two years ago, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after her 60th birthday. After surgery followed by months of painful treatment, she’s
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With summer over and school resumed, I can’t help but want to let my boys hold onto the fun of their carefree summer days just a little longer. So, to celebrate the start of the new school year, I love surprising them with a fun new toy or two to enjoy on the weekends and
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My five nieces vary in age quite a bit. The oldest is ten and the youngest is only one year old. They have lots of different interests and lots of different talents. But all of them, at one time or another, absolutely loved My Little Pony. The colourful, friendly talking horses are ones I adored
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The new school year is in full swing and the stress of shopping for supplies, updating wardrobes and organizing transportation is finally over. But my boys being back in school does mean that I now have another concern…their health! Between the colder temperatures and the exposure to so many kids (with so many germs), colds
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One of the common thoughts about being a mom of all boys is that we must miss being able to shop for all the fun, frilly and adorable outfits that parents love to pick out for their daughters. But as a woman that loves fashion, I spend plenty of time choosing just the right clothes
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My middle son has long been a fan of Playmobil toys and I’m only too happy to indulge that love. The high-quality sets encourage imaginative play and feature plenty of variety and attention to detail. Ever since Benjamin bought a horse and stable set with his birthday money when he was four, Playmobil has been
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When it comes to cleaning, I’m always looking for ways to make the job easier. With two older boys and a newborn, the mess is nonstop and staying on top of it takes every trick in the book. Luckily, I recently discovered the best possible solution for cleaning my hard floors…get the kids to mop
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One of the hardest things about having a baby is all the “stuff” that tends to accumulate as a little one grows. And that’s why I’ve always been a huge fan of products that grow along with my children. Whether it’s a car seat that converts to a booster or a crib that turns into
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I partnered with NEUTROGENA® on this post. Opinions expressed belong to Mommy Kat and Kids and are not influenced in any way. Please view full Terms and Policies. Back-to-school season means kids are stocking up on new clothes, new books and new school supplies. But for teenagers, it can also mean dealing with acne…especially with
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Another school year is off to a busy start and that means I’m diving into another year of packing lunches! I’m lucky that my boys aren’t too picky when it comes to lunchtime meals but, like most kids, they do prefer sweet, pre-packaged, not-very-healthy snacks. That’s why I’m happy that I added Organic Slammers fruit
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For the last four months or so, my husband and I have been eagerly involved in the process of building our forever house. Sitting on six acres of beautiful Saskatchewan prairie, it’s a dream in every way and we can’t wait to move in. Because of that, we wanted to start organizing and preparing for
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After trying a few different mattress types in my lifetime, I am now a lifelong fan of memory foam. The comfort, support and affordability are superior to any other mattress I’ve tried, and the Queen-sized Novosbed mattress I received to review last year even managed to convert my pillow-top loving husband to memory foam. Now,
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My boys have always loved their special stuffed animal friends. From the giant duck my middle child found at a second-hand shop to the tiny husky puppy my oldest has had since he was a baby, their stuffies have been there through the years to cuddle them when they’re sad, talk to them when they’re
If there’s one absolute must that I’ve always emphasised for the back-to-school season, it’s personalized labels. Since my oldest son headed to school for his first day of Kindergarten six years ago, I’ve been obsessed with ensuring that any school gear is sporting a colourful and durable label. Over the years, I’ve had the chance
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When I was a child, one of my favourite special treats was getting to eat at McDonald’s. I loved being able to climb, run and slide at the McDonald’s Play Place. I loved seeing the fun toy that was inside my McDonald’s Happy Meal. I loved my little box of McDonald’s cookies. McDonald’s was a
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I’ve seen Cirque du Soleil performances before, so I thought I had a pretty good idea about what I was getting from VOLTA. I was wrong. VOLTA is next level and I cannot tell you enough times to go see it. Where do I start? The huge white big top itself is gorgeous, unusual, magical
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Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and Mabel’s Labels/ Bear Paws and have received compensation for this post. All opinions in the post are my own. The new school year is almost here and that means it’s time for me to stock up on my must-haves for keeping my house and my boys organized throughout
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Before I met my husband, I was a little lax about my boys’ eye exams. Even though I had heard it was important that children have yearly exams, living in a small town made booking appointments tricky and both boys did so well in school that I was confident their eyes were fine. But when
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I’m lucky enough to be one of those women that doesn’t have too much trouble with being pregnant, but it does still have its challenges. And one of the smaller, yet still vexing ones, is giving up food and drinks that I love. Thai food gives me heartburn. Sushi can be dangerous for the baby.
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Of all the things that I love about summer, one of my favourites is having company visit. From relatives coming from out of town to my boys’ neighbourhood friends just coming to play for a few hours, a full house is a summer house in my mind! But more people mean more cleaning, and when
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August is always a little bit of a downer month, since the start of a new school year and the end of summer are just around the corner. That’s why I always try to plan some fun activities to help our family make the most of the last few lazy weeks before we head back
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There are a lot of jokes about the many struggles of dealing with “mom brain,” but when the back-to-school season rolls around, the simple truth is that the stress and busy days of preparing for a new school year can make it feel impossible to remember even the simplest tasks! It’s those days that I’ve
Of all the baby items that have evolved over the years, I think my absolute favourite innovation is the video baby monitor. I still remember the old audio baby monitor I used when my oldest son was born and it caused me nothing but grief. I constantly thought that I heard him waking up, only
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With summer break underway, I’ve already had a few days of dealing with restless children desperately looking for something to do. While we’re lucky enough to be in a neighbourhood with plenty of kids to play with, there are still hours in the day where both my boys are roaming the house restlessly, getting in
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One of the things I remember most about my boys being young is how challenging it could be to keep them entertained when we were out of the house. And as a family of travellers, we’re all out of the house fairly often! While my boys have grown enough to entertain themselves on long car
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While Canada is gearing up to celebrate its 150th birthday, one of my favourite Canadian companies, Live Clean, is celebrating a birthday of its own! 2017 marks ten years since Live Clean debuted its first six eco-friendly shampoos and conditioners to Canadians and while the product line has expanded, the company’s values have stayed the
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These days, many men are as involved in fashion as women are. This is great because it means that your significant other may be as interested in looking good and dressing well as you! It also means that there is a lot more choice when it comes to menswear. Every year sees new trends, and
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As somebody that loves to travel, I absolutely adore discovering handcrafted trinkets from around the world. Whether it’s a treasure discovered on a vacation, like my embroidered Romanian blouse and Irish crystal glasses, or something shipped to my door like my painted salt and pepper shakers from the Palestine Territories, those little mementos let me
When you think about symbols that immediately remind you of Canada, baking soda probably doesn’t spring to mind as much as maple syrup, beavers and a double-double coffee do. But Arm & Hammer Baking Soda has actually been a must-have in Canadian households for over a century! So, to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, the team
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There’s no doubt that having a baby in the house is a lot of work, but it’s also a lot of fun! And I have to admit that one of my favourite things about having a little one is the toys! Infant and toddler toys have come a long way since I was a child,
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There’s nothing I love more than being in the water and even in landlocked Saskatchewan, I’m pretty good at finding ways to get to the beach as much as possible in our limited summer months. Since I love swimming so much, I have an extensive collection of beach gear including bathing suits, sarongs, towels, coverups
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There are a lot of things that I love about organic products, but one of my very favourite reasons for choosing organic when possible is the smell. A chemically-created scent is very hit-and-miss for me; some smell great while others make me feel dizzy and nauseous. But the natural scents of organic products never make
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I try my best to keep up with my usual beauty routine even in the winter, but when you live in a province that sometimes has snow from October to May, that can be hard! That’s why late spring always feels a bit like a renewal for me, as I pull out my favourite skirts,
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When my oldest son was just a toddler, Disney’s Cars was his hands-down favourite movie. He dreamed of being a race car driver when he grew up, and watching Lighting McQueen’s adventures on the road to the Piston Cup (not to mention the important lesson he learns along the way), always had Zackary cheering throughout
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Is there anything better than a bite of creamy, dreamy, melt-in-your-mouth milk chocolate? I don’t think so, and when I decide to indulge in a treat, chocolate is usually my first choice. So, when I find a new way to enjoy my favourite flavour, I can’t wait to dig in. And this summer, there’s a
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In just two more months, I’ll be saying hello to the newest member of our family when my third son is born. And even though I’ve been through this before, I’m still feeling a little overwhelmed as I prepare for the big day! Over the coming weeks, I’ll be organizing Baby’s sleeping space, my hospital
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This weekend, the world celebrated Earth Day, a day to appreciate nature and to make a commitment to protect the earth for future generations. I’ve always been a believer that small actions can make a big difference so to me, Earth Day is a time to plan small ways I can help make the world
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With the winter cold finally coming to an end, I’ve been in the mood for some extra indulgence. I know that hot summer days are just around the corner but for the moment, we’re still dealing with cold nights, freezing winds and a few too many grey days to suit me. Luckily, a little pampering
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When my oldest son was born, one of my very favourite things about having a new baby in the house was choosing some fun first toys for him to play with. I was amazed by how much technology was packed into toys to help promote learning as well as play. And ten years later, that’s
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Even though my boys are both obsessed with electronics and video games, they still also have a deep love for imaginative play. Listening to the two of them making up stories together or acting out wild scenarios always puts a smile on my face, and the fact they’re not staring blankly at a screen is
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Having officially reached an age that could be referred to as my “late thirties,” I’m pretty pleased with my physical health overall. My weight is reasonable, I eat well and I manage to work out at least a few times a week (and sometimes even daily when I get in a good groove). But I
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It’s been just over a week now since the debut of the McDonald’s All Day Breakfast and I have to say that I couldn’t be enjoying it more. To me, the Sausage McMuffin is a perfect light lunch or snack, and now I can enjoy one any time I want! And personally, McDonald’s Hash Browns
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February has been a month full of celebrations. First, there was the romance of Valentine’s Day. Then, the fun and togetherness of Family Day. And now, to top off all the fun, the official launch of McDonald’s All Day Breakfast is here! I have to admit, I’ve been counting down the days to February 21.
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The final months of winter don’t have a whole lot of appeal for most people. The fun of the holidays is done, the weather is miserable and almost everyone has started to miss the sun. But one thing that can brighten up even the darkest winter day for me is a stylish new addition to
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