Reviews and Giveaways

Create the Perfect Child’s Homework Space with Desks from United Canada

April 8, 2019 by Kathryn 33 Comments

With two school-aged boys in the house (and one just about a year away from high school), I’ve seen my kids bring home a fair bit of homework.

And while I’m almost always willing to lend a hand if they have questions or need an explanation, I also want them to develop healthy study habits working independently. That’s why having a comfortable and functional homework space is so important to me!

Recently, my middle son had been mentioning that he wished he had a desk where he could do his work. And to my delight, United Canada reached out to me shortly after about reviewing a children’s desk and chair set! [Read more…]

Mary Poppins Returns Now Available on Blu-ray and DVD

March 29, 2019 by Kathryn 8 Comments

A couple of years ago, I had the fun of introducing my two older boys to a character I had loved myself as a child: Mary Poppins! The boys loved the original movie from 1964 starring Julie Andrews, and I was so happy to share that nostalgic moment with them.

Now, Mary Poppins is back and bringing whimsy and wonder to children once more! Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns was released on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital on March 19 and it’s a new adventure starring an old favourite character that your family won’t want to miss! Here’s a brief synopsis:

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Finding King-Sized Comfort with the Brunswick by Novosbed Mattress

March 27, 2019 by Kathryn 3 Comments

When our family moved into our newly built dream house last year, one of the highlights of the experience was finally being able to upgrade to a king-size bed. And with our squirmy baby often ending up in the bed with us, we needed ever extra inch of room we could get!

As a mom of three, I treasure every minute of my sleeping time. And if there’s a way to make it even more comfortable and restful, I want to know about it! So, when Novosbed gave me the chance to test out its brand new Brunswick mattress, I couldn’t resist the chance to see if it would make bedtime even more blissful.

The Brunswick is made by the same company as my previous Douglas mattress, which I do find very comfortable. The cooling gel layer on top of the standard memory foam helps regulate temperature and keep me more comfortable when sleeping.

But the Brunswick by Novosbed takes comfort one step further with a unique design that’s half traditional spring mattress and half memory foam. For those that love the springiness of a traditional mattress, this hybrid is a dream come true!

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AfterShokz Trekz Air Headphones Review

March 11, 2019 by Kathryn 4 Comments

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by AfterShokz and PTPA. Views expressed belong to Mommy Kat and Kids and are not influenced in any way.

For the last two months, I’ve been getting back into a regular workout routine, and I’ve been using the AfterShokz Trekz Air headphones while I do!

My Trekz Air headphones have been so useful for helping me stay entertained as I’m working out and after over a month using them, I thought I’d share my thoughts on some of the standout features these headphones offer.

In the market for the best bone conduction headphones? Here’s why you should consider AfterShokz Trekz Air!

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Building a Custom Home – What We Learned and Why KCB Developments Is the Only Saskatoon Home Builder We’ll Use

March 8, 2019 by Kathryn 4 Comments

When my husband and I first started the search for our dream house, we were confident that we would find the perfect one before long. We were pre-approved for our mortgage and shopping in a buyer’s market.

But while we did look at many great homes and even had an offer on a house at one point, nothing was quite right. Neither of us knew anything about building as opposed to buying, but after months of house hunting we learned that a large lot in our dream location was for sale at a discount price.

Suddenly, building just seemed to make sense! We purchased the lot, started hunting for a Saskatoon home builder and eventually discovered KCB Developments.

The owner, Kurt, quickly found a house plan that we fell in love with. And after a few tweaks to the plans, we signed the papers and got ready to build!

Just over a year later, I’ve started to think back on some of the things I learned throughout the experience. If you’re considering building, these are some tips you might want to keep in mind! [Read more…]