Reviews

Showing Off Holiday Style with Shinesty Matching Christmas Outfits

December 12, 2019 by Kathryn 3 Comments

I love Christmas. I love the decorations, the food, the activities and surprising my family with the presents. And now, thanks to Shinesty, I also love the clothes!

Last year I was introduced to Shinesty for the first time when the company sent my family matching Christmas outfits in its stylish Navy Nordic print. I loved having matching Christmas suits for my three boys’ first picture with Santa!

This year, the company again offered me the chance to review its fun and quirky Christmas clothing. And when I saw the Christmas Tree Camo print, I had to have it! [Read more…]

Support Breast Cancer Research with a Stylish Carpet One Welcome Mat

October 21, 2019 by Kathryn 61 Comments

Just a month after my mom’s 60th birthday, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. My grandmother had passed away from the same disease when I was a child, so my mom’s diagnosis was a tough time for all her children and grandchildren.

After a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation treatment, she’s now looking and feeling great again. But far too many women aren’t so lucky. In fact, a fellow blogger I’ve chatted with since I first started my website recently passed away after her breast cancer reappeared for a third time.

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That’s why I’m passionate about supporting breast cancer awareness and research, and I love it when companies join in the fight as well and find unique ways to contribute! Carpet One Floor & Home is one of those companies; for years now they’ve created a unique set of Welcome-a-Cure welcome mats each October that support the Breast Cancer Research Fund. [Read more…]

Get Ready for Winter with Live Clean Natural Hand Soap and Body Wash-Giveaway

October 1, 2019 by Kathryn 172 Comments

Fall is here and for me, that means it’s time to stock up on essentials for the cold weather. With two boys in school, I like to make sure I always have plenty of hand soap to help keep cold and flu germs away. And for years now, Live Clean natural hand soap has been my go-to!

Recently, Live Clean sent me a care package of natural hand soap and body wash to help keep our family clean and healthy. I love having a variety of soap to choose from; one of my favourite things about Live Clean Hand Soap is that there’s a formula to suit everyone.

My husband most enjoys the light scent and cleansing of the Fresh Water hand soap, so we keep that one in our en suite. I prefer the sweet aroma and moisturizing of the Monoi Oil hand soap and always have it beside the kitchen sink. And the Coconut Milk hand soap is perfect for the main bathroom; it smells so good that my boys actually get excited to wash their hands!

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Add Extra Fun To Your Toddler’s Time Outside with the Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse

September 24, 2019 by Kathryn 3 Comments

My toddler has loved spending time outside since he first learned to walk. And in what feels like no time, he’s gone from wobbling unsteadily across the yard to climbing, jumping, sliding and running!

I want to make sure that Cormac continues to enjoy his time outside, so I’m always on the lookout for fun new outdoor toys he might enjoy. And recently, Little Tikes helped me out by sending me its adorable Cape Cottage Playhouse to review!

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Cormac has always been a natural mimic. He’s helped me cook in the kitchen since he was old enough to stand on a chair beside me, he loves putting on his dad’s hat and carrying his keys to go to “work,” and he’s always excited to grab the mop and broom out of the pantry to do some cleaning. [Read more…]

Reviewing SkinCeuticals Serums from BeautySense.ca

August 28, 2019 by Kathryn 4 Comments

For most of my thirties, I enjoyed skin that was firm, youthful and healthy looking. The most irritating issue I had to deal with was some hormonal acne every month. But overall, I loved my skin.

Then I gave birth to my youngest son and suddenly, I felt like middle age had arrived with a vengeance. My skin had lost its healthy glow, had developed fine lines around my eyes and mouth, and overall seemed to have gone from youthful to tired.

But I’m on a mission to get my glow back, and BeautySense.ca recently offered to help by sending me some of its amazing SkinCeuticals serums. The company focuses on providing high quality skincare, hair care and bath and body products shipped right to my door. And with over 4000 different products to choose from, there’s great choices for every woman!

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