Reviews

Keep Your Pet Hydrated with a PetSafe Canada Drinkwell Pet Fountain-Giveaway

May 10, 2019 by Kathryn 68 Comments

With an almost full-grown dog and a Bengal cat in the house, we go through a fair amount of pet food…and even more water. The two animals love to chase each other and play games with the kids. And after a round of playtime, they’re always thirsty.

But, even more than that, Hermes the Bengal cat just can’t get enough water! Like most Bengals, he loves to play with water and often jumps up to the sink as soon as he hears the tap running.

I’ve thought for some time about getting the two animals some sort of dog or cat fountain instead of their standard metal dish on the floor. And luckily for me, PetSafe Canada came to my aid and gave me the chance to review its new Drinkwell 7.5 Litre Pet Fountain! [Read more…]

Add Fun To Your Fitness With AfterShokz Trekz Air Headphones-Giveaway

May 8, 2019 by Kathryn 9 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 three months now, I’ve been sharing some of the highlights of my new exercise routine and how I keep it fun.

There have been weeks that I’ve fallen out of my healthy habits a bit (what can I say, I’m a sucker for Mini Eggs!), but I always remind myself the most important thing to focus on isn’t missing a few days…it’s starting again!

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And during all my daily walks and my twice-weekly yoga routine, my new AfterShokz Trekz Air wireless bone conduction headphones have been with me, helping to keep me moving longer, by making sure I’m entertained as I exercise. [Read more…]

Freshen Up Your Spring with New Live Clean Natural Vegan Deodorant-Giveaway

May 6, 2019 by Kathryn 103 Comments

As much as I love using naturally-sourced products when I can, there are some occasions in which I simply can’t find one that works as well as I want it to.

One of the reasons I love Live Clean products is because I know that anything the company offers is going to work well. From the foaming hand soap to the shampoos and conditioners, Live Clean quality is simply unmatched.

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So, when I recently opened a surprise package from the company and saw that Live Clean now offers a vegan deodorant that’s 99% naturally derived, I quite honestly gave a little squeal of delight! I’ve never found a natural deodorant that worked as well as I wanted…but I knew if anyone could get it right, Live Clean could! [Read more…]

Surprise an Animal Fan with New Playmobil City Life Pet Playsets-Giveaway

April 15, 2019 by Kathryn 95 Comments

I’ve been a Playmobil fan since my middle son first bought himself a Playmobil horse stable with his birthday money. The sets are high quality, have tons of variety and feature amazing attention to detail.

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And in its quest to inspire children’s imaginations, Playmobil is always innovating! The company recently added four new themes to its collection and since my boys love their animals, the company sent me a few of its new Playmobil City Life animal-themed sets to check out for myself.

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DIY Car Body Repair with Roberts Paint Care Touch Up Kits

April 10, 2019 by Kathryn 6 Comments

About two years ago, I upgraded my basic car to a sleek and fully loaded Ford Taurus X crossover. It had everything from a built-in DVD player for road trips to Sirius Satellite Radio to an optional third row of seating. And for a 2009 vehicle, it had very low kilometers and was in great shape!

In fact, the only flaw my new vehicle had was a bit of paint chipping on the hood and the wheel wells. I planned to touch them up but wasn’t sure how to do that kind of car body repair and get the smooth results I wanted.

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Then, Roberts Paint Care came to my rescue! This Quebec-based company offers automotive paint and repair kits for small touch-up car body repair jobs like the one I wanted to attempt. But, even better, the company also has a variety of step-by-step videos to help DIY fans like me get the best possible results! [Read more…]

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

April 8, 2019 by Kathryn 32 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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