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Letting My Baby Mess To Impress with New Aveeno Baby Hand & Face Wipes

December 27, 2018 by Kathryn 2 Comments

Disclosure: This is a partnered post with AVEENO®. However, all opinions and views on this post are 100% my own.

In just a year, my darling Cormac has gone from a cuddly baby to a wild and independent toddler. He climbs the ladder into his brother’s bunk bed. He plays in the dog’s water bowl. And, most of all, he gets messy!

From playing outside in the mud, to sneaking chocolate chips from the bag in the pantry, to feeding himself absolutely everything, Cormac has made getting messy an integral part of his day. And getting him to wash his hands properly at the sink is virtually impossible.

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Fortunately, Aveeno has created a solution that’s perfect for babies like Cormac and a busy mom like me! New Aveeno Baby Hand & Face Wipes with oat extract and aloe let me take my baby from sticky to stylish with no fuss and no muss!

Since my little one’s skin is easily irritated, I love that the new wipes are specially formulated for his sensitive skin. In addition to mild cleansers, the wipes contain moisturizers that help nourish his skin as they gently clean. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Reviews, Reviews and Giveaways Tagged With: aveeno baby, baby face wipes, best baby wipes, mess to impress

Show Off Your Family’s Christmas Cheer with Shinesty Suits

December 18, 2018 by Kathryn 3 Comments

If there’s one thing I love, it’s dressing up. And one of my favourite things about the holidays is that there are so many more chances to do that!

Having three boys in the house means I don’t get to pick out frilly dresses and sparkling bows, but I do still share my love of fashion with my boys. Most of the time, that just means suggesting tasteful clothing combinations.

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But Christmas is a time to go all-out, and when I saw the matching Christmas outfits for families from Shinesty, I fell head-over-heels in love. Luckily for me, the company kindly sent the whole family a set of matching suits (with a dress for me) to review! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Reviews, Reviews and Giveaways Tagged With: family fashion, fashion, matching outfits, shinesty suits

Enjoy Binge-Worthy Reality Television this Holiday Season with Hayu on Roku-Giveaway

December 10, 2018 by Kathryn 81 Comments

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One of the best things about the holidays is having extra downtime to relax and indulge in favourite activities without worrying about work or school.

And if reality television is one of your guilty pleasures, you’re in luck! Hayu, a streaming service offering the hottest reality television hits, is now available in Canada!

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Featuring top reality shows including Top Chef, Real Estate Wars and Keeping Up With the Kardashians, any reality television fan is sure to find a few favourites to binge-watch during the holidays. [Read more…]

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Bring Home Big Adventure with Smallfoot on Blu-ray and DVD-Giveaway

December 6, 2018 by Kathryn 89 Comments

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What happens when a lone Yeti encounters a “smallfoot” human while exploring outside his village? Hilarity, thanks to stellar voice acting from Channing Tatum, James Corden, LeBron James and others!

Smallfoot was an instant hit this summer in theatres and on December 11, it’s available on Blu-ray and DVD, just in time for Christmas fun! Here’s a brief synopsis:

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An animated adventure for all ages, with fun new music by Zendaya and Common and featuring an all-star cast, Smallfoot turns the Bigfoot legend upside down when a bright young Yeti named Migo finds something he thought didn’t exist – a human! News of the “smallfoot,” Percy, throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village. This epic story about friendship and courage is a great movie for everybody, big and small! [Read more…]

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Why the LG QuadWash Steam is the Best-Cleaning, Quietest Dishwasher Ever

November 14, 2018 by Kathryn 24 Comments

When we moved into our new custom-built dream house, I had the fun of shopping for brand new kitchen appliances for the first time in my life.

I spent a lot of time and effort choosing the perfect range and refrigerator. But when the time came to choose a dishwasher, I got a much more basic model. “No point in spending a bunch of money on a dishwasher,” my husband said. “They’re all pretty much the same.”

Then LG asked me to review the new QuadWash Steam Dishwasher, and when I read through its features, I could see that there was nothing ordinary about THIS dishwasher!

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With four washing arms and a third rack, it looked like everything our current dishwasher wasn’t. I couldn’t wait to give it a try and see if a fancier dishwasher really was worth the higher price tag.

The dishwasher comes in both traditional stainless steel and black stainless. Since our dishwasher is beside our stainless-steel microwave, the traditional stainless was the best fit for our kitchen. I loved its sleek look, and the way the buttons were on the top of the door instead of on the front of the machine.

And the functions the LG QuadWash Steam offered were nothing short of incredible! From heavy duty steam cycles (TrueSteam® virtually eliminates the need to pre-wash) to energy-efficient half load cycles, getting just the right wash for my dishes was as easy as could be.

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The LG QuadWash Steam also features SmartThinQ connectivity, which allows me to monitor and diagnose my dishwasher usage on the SmartThinQ app. I just downloaded the app, pressed the Wifi button on the dishwasher and then let the two connect!

Now, when the dishwasher is running, I can see how long is left in the cycle and get a quick notification when my dishes are clean. And by connecting other LG devices to the SmartThinQ app, I can monitor and manage my entire household.

But aside from all the fancy and functional features, there were two things that really made me fall in love with this dishwasher. The first was how absolutely whisper quiet it is when running. It’s the quietest dishwasher I’ve ever heard!

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I had been told when appliance shopping that any modern dishwasher would likely be significantly quieter than the older one in our townhouse. And with no prior experience using a dishwasher, I took the salesman at his word.

So, when the dishwasher that we’d purchased filled the main floor with its rumbling, I just assumed that’s how all dishwashers worked. After my first day with the LG QuadWash Steam, I realized just how wrong I had been.

The QuadWash Steam is so quiet when running that I actually can’t tell when it’s on until the water starts draining! The loudest part of the cycle is right at the end, when the machine plays a little song to let me know my dishes are clean.

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And I’ve realized that in a house with an open concept layout, it really does make sense to ensure you buy the quietest dishwasher you can find. It makes conversation so much easier!

The second feature that won my heart is one that I didn’t realize would be an issue until using our previous dishwasher. When using this dishwasher, my dishes come out perfectly clean, every single time.

I would have thought that clean dishes were a given when using a dishwasher, but the difference in quality between my previous dishwasher and this one really was a shock. No matter how heavily I loaded in dirty dishes or how dirty those dishes were, I enjoyed sparkling clean results.

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After two weeks with the LG QuadWash Steam, I’m not sure how we ever got by without it. It’s given me a strong appreciation of the difference between a basic dishwasher and a high quality one. It really is worth the higher price tag for a machine that works so much better!

While I wish I’d known about the LG QuadWash Steam when I was first shopping for appliances, I’m very grateful that I was given the chance to test it out and see for myself what I was missing. And if your dishwasher is in need of an upgrade, this one is sure to wow you with its quality, efficiency and style!

To learn more visit, LG.ca.

This post was sponsored by LG Electronics Canada Inc.

Filed Under: Reviews, Reviews and Giveaways Tagged With: dishwasher, dishwasher review, lg, lg quadwash, quietest dishwasher

5 Things I Learned About Our House’s Air Quality Thanks to the Philips Series 2000i Air Purifier

November 14, 2018 by Kathryn 1 Comment

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 thoughts. Since my two oldest boys both have mild to moderate environmental struggles with airborne allergens, I was thrilled to have the opportunity.

Now, having had a purifier in each of my boys’ rooms for some time, I’ve realized that Philips hasn’t just improved our indoor air quality…it’s taught me a lot about our air as well!

If you have family members that are sensitive to dust, dander or other airborne allergens, you’ll want to check out the five things I learned thanks to our Philips air purifier!

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1. Carpet Makes a Big Difference in Air Quality

When we moved our purifiers from the main floor of the house to our boys’ bedrooms, I was shocked by how much the air quality changed. The house is only a year old and we clean the bedrooms as often as we clean the main floor. Yet the air quality downstairs was consistently better. [Read more…]

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Enjoy Delicious Comfort at Bedtime with Microfiber Sheets from Sweet Sheets-Giveaway

October 18, 2018 by Kathryn 186 Comments

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 moms. Their goal? To bring sweet dreams to North American families with a line of soft and comfortable dessert-inspired microfiber sheets!

The company generously sent me some new microfiber sheets to review, and my middle son was so excited to see the richly coloured Saskatoon Pie sheets. Dark purple is one of his favourite colours and he couldn’t wait to add the colour to his room.

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For my oldest son, the soft Black Licorice shade was a better fit. He’s currently just shy of his teen years and has developed a new fondness for the colour black. The Sweet Sheets shade was ideal; it was rich and soft without being too depressing. [Read more…]

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Must-Have Toys to Keep Kids Entertained When the Temperature Drops

October 11, 2018 by Kathryn 2 Comments

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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.

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That means finding indoor activities my boys can enjoy is a priority once more. And ideally, I want to get them doing something more than playing Fortnite all day!

Luckily, there are some fantastic new toys for 6 year old boys or older looking for indoor fun! These three are my personal favourites for getting kids off their screens and involved in serious creative play! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Reviews, Reviews and Giveaways Tagged With: best new toys, stem toys, toy reviews, toys, toys for 6 year old boys, toys for boys

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