Reviews and Giveaways

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

October 11, 2018 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

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 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…]

Looking Back at Philips Avent Must-Haves I Wish I’d Had When My Baby Was a Newborn

September 28, 2018 by Kathryn 1 Comment

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 the first time.

The year was so much fun, and I loved watching Cormac grow from a helpless infant to a little boy with opinions and a distinctive personality.

I also loved having the opportunity to partner with Philips Avent over that year and share my favourite baby products and their features.

But there are other items I didn’t get the chance to use, though I wish that I had! These three items are my top suggestions for new moms, and every one of them is something I would have loved for Cormac in his first days and months:
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Help Kids Avoid Antibiotics this Cold and Flu Season with Echinaforce Junior-Giveaway

September 27, 2018 by Kathryn 31 Comments

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 baby in the house, that means I’m on high alert for those coughs and sniffles.

That’s why I like to make sure I have Echinaforce Junior in the house! These chewable tablets are suitable for children two years of age and older, and contain fresh echinacea root and herb.

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Give Kids a One on One Tutoring Experience Online with Revolution Math

September 13, 2018 by Kathryn 2 Comments

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 when it comes to math, but it’s by far his least favourite subject.

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I want to change that this year and give him a passion for learning by helping to make math a more fun and rewarding experience. And Revolution Math is helping me do that!

Revolution Math is an online tutoring service that specializes in helping children in Grades 2-5 develop their math skills. With games, points, gems and rewards, it’s set up in a way that helps make math fun instead of a chore. [Read more…]

Improving Our Air Quality with the Philips Series 2000i Connected Air Purifier

August 27, 2018 by Kathryn 9 Comments

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 mold, keeping our house as free of allergens as possible is no easy task.

In fact, recently we’ve increased the potential allergens in our house even more…with a new puppy and kitten! [Read more…]

Help Kids Build Creativity and STEM Skills with Laser Pegs Monster Rally Building Sets

August 17, 2018 by Kathryn 1 Comment

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. We were invited to write about Laser Pegs by ShopHer Media Influencer Network.

Even before I had three boys in the house, I loved building sets. Assembling pieces to form a toy is great for helping kids develop fine motor skills, critical thinking and creativity.

And once my boys were old enough to start trying the many building sets available, they loved them just as much as I did!

I always noticed how hard their minds worked as they assembled a set, and how imaginative they were with their new creation when the building was done.

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Take a Break from Your Day with Live Clean Foaming Hand Washes-Giveaway

August 14, 2018 by Kathryn 129 Comments

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 kids’ arguments and the baby’s demands.

And as odd as it may sound, lately I’ve found that my daily bliss can be found when I wash my hands! Wondering just how that can be? It all comes down to choosing the right hand soap!

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Enjoy a Bug-Free Yard with the NuTone Haven Backyard Mosquito Repellent System-Giveaway

August 13, 2018 by Kathryn 109 Comments

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, a company that specializes in innovative residential products, sent me the NuTone Haven Backyard Mosquito Repellent System to review. This unique system helps eliminate mosquitoes from an outdoor area, no bug spray required!

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