Reviews and Giveaways

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!

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…]

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.

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…]

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

October 11, 2018 by Kathryn 2 Comments

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 37 Comments

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 34 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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Using the Philips 2000i Air Purifier to Help My Son Sleep Without Sniffles

September 26, 2018 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

For the last few weeks, I’ve been testing the effectiveness of the Philips Series 2000i Air Purifier in our home. Having two boys that struggle with the air bourne allergens that the season brings, I’m always concerned about keeping our air quality as high as possible.

And fall is an especially hard time for my oldest son, Zackary. In fact, he’s spent the last few weeks dealing with a stuffy nose and occasional itchy, watery eyes as well.

Knowing I have two boys with allergies, Philips very kindly sent me two purifiers so that I could help both of them breathe a little easier. And after hearing my poor son sniffling, I made sure to get one of the two purifiers set up in Zackary’s room right away!

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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…]