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Treat Skin to the Soothing Scent of New Live Clean Vanilla Oatmeal Products-Giveaway

September 16, 2016 by Kathryn 128 Comments

When it comes to appealing scents for body care products, I’ve always been in love with vanilla. The sweet, soothing aroma creates the perfect relaxing experience whether I’m scrubbing up in the shower, softening my skin with lotion or even just washing my hands before cooking supper. And when I can enjoy that scent without exposing my skin to parabens, phthalates or harsh chemicals, I’m one happy woman! That’s why I’m so excited about the newest Live Clean body care products: Live Clean Vanilla Oatmeal Soothing Body Wash and Liquid Hand Soap!

The smell of both of these products is absolutely decadent and I especially loved using the hand soap since it left my hands feeling soft and nourished. The oatmeal provides gentle cleansing while also helping to soften and moisturize hands, and the Vitamin E and organic botanicals help nourish for the healthiest hands I could have hoped for! [Read more…]

Track Your Weight and Your Health with the Ozeri Touch Total Body Bath Scale

December 2, 2015 by Kathryn 2 Comments

Over the last few months, I’ve found that my weight has been creeping up bit by bit and it’s a trend that I’m committed to stopping. But while I do want to lose that infamous “extra ten pounds,” I want to do it in a healthy way. I know the number on the scale provides me with one piece of information about my current health, but I wanted more. That’s why I couldn’t wait to trade my old scale for the Ozeri Touch 440 lbs. Total Body Bath Scale!

This digital scale does tell me my weight, as any scale does. But with a quick setup and the help of some advanced algorithms, it also tells me my body fat, muscle, bone mass and hydration level. I simply have to input my gender, height and age, then step on the scale and get the information I need to help track the progress of healthy living! [Read more…]

You’ll Have Clean Kids on Christmas Morning with These Top 4 Kandoo Stocking Stuffers #KandooKids

November 26, 2015 by Kathryn 22 Comments

If you’re looking for stocking stuffers that will have you and your kids both excited, look no further than Kandoo! With two boys in the house, I know firsthand how messy kids can get. But with Kandoo products in the house, tidying up is so much fun that your kids will actually be excited to wash their hands and brush their hair! These are my top four picks for popping into a stocking this year:

Kandoo Clean Your Body Moisturizing Body Wash

Kids are notorious for not being as thorough as a parent might desire, and if that’s ever resulted in your child not getting their entire body washed during a bath, this body wash will be a dream come true! Featuring Kandoo’s popular BrightFoam colours, the wash makes it easy for kids to see any spots they’ve missed scrubbing. And they’ll love the task of covering themselves in colour! With Vitamin E and natural fruit extracts, it also moisturizes delicate skin while helping kids get clean. [Read more…]

Dietainment is in Every Child’s Day! Take the Pledge and Help #StopDietainment

November 13, 2015 by Kathryn 33 Comments

While driving my boys to school a few days ago, I asked them if they had any items on their Christmas wish list. Benjamin, my youngest son, told me that he wanted a Nintendo 3DS (something he’s wanted ever since his brother received one), and a Power Wheels vehicle. He described the drivable, battery-powered vehicle he was coveting and finished by looking at me earnestly and saying, “And Mom I looked at the commercial, and I felt like they wanted me to buy one!”

I couldn’t help but laugh at his description of how the advertising had affected him, but I was also a little amazed that it had made such an impact. After a few more questions, I learned that he’d seen the Power Wheels commercial four months ago when we were staying at a hotel. All these months later, he remembered it and wanted the product. If I’d ever wondered how much of an impact advertising could have on a child, Benjamin’s experience gave me an answer.

Of course, some of the messages a child sees each day are more damaging to their self-esteem and life outlook than others. And that’s why I’ve been watching my boys for the last week to learn what kind of “Dietainment” messages they see throughout the day. Unhealthy dieting messages disguised as entertainment aren’t just emotionally damaging; they can create unhealthy eating habits as well. And I had a feeling that my boys were being affected by these messages just as much as anyone else. [Read more…]

Stopping Damaged Self-Esteem in Children Means We Need to #StopDietainment

November 6, 2015 by Kathryn 33 Comments

When I was a teenager, I was absolutely in love with women’s magazines. I started out reading magazines like Seventeen, with its stories about young celebrities, makeup tips for teens and articles about getting “him” to like you. But I soon graduated to the more mature women’s magazines: Cosmopolitan, Elle and Glamour, to name a few.

While I enjoyed the fun, lightly-presented content and some of the hilarious or heartwarming articles, I have to admit that part of what appealed to me about magazines like these was their promise that with a few simple changes, I would be prettier, sexier and, of course, thinner. At 5’7” and around 155 lbs, I was certainly wasn’t fat. But I was convinced that I was huge and though I didn’t realize it at the time, magazines like the ones I was reading were only making that worse.

Back then, there was no term for the endless ads and articles promoting a thinner, prettier, “better” you. This year, Multi-Grain Cheerios started calling it Dietainment…and went on a mission to educate parents about just how damaging it can be to our children. With my first-hand experience of the destructive power of Dietainment, I couldn’t wait to join in the movement to stop Dietainment messages from reaching our children.
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Three Ways You Should Make Time for Yourself on Mother’s Day and All Year Long-Giveaway #ONatural

May 12, 2015 by Kathryn 95 Comments

With Mother’s Day just having passed, moms around Canada finally had the chance to kick back and enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation. And having recharged a bit myself, I’ve realized that moms have a very common tendency of putting themselves last. But when it comes to being a parent, taking care of ourselves means more time, energy and patience to deal with our kids. A happy, healthy mom makes the entire family stronger!

I’ve always been bad for neglecting my own needs in favour of my boys, but over the last year or so, I’ve really made a conscious effort to change that and the difference in my energy and patience levels have been amazing! In my opinion, these are three things that every mom should be making time for:

Make Time for Breakfast

The importance of breakfast has been proven time and time again, yet still so many women wake up, pour a cup of coffee, make a meal for their children and never take a bite themselves. I was one of the absolute worst culprits for this, even months after making regular breakfast one of my goals. I’ve finally managed to get into the routine thanks to two things: Orange Naturals ND Shake for Women and the MyFitnessPal app. Whipping up a quick shake in the morning is so easy with the help of my immersion blender, a little fruit, some yogurt, milk or even just water. My personal favourite combination is a Chocolate Strawberry Shake made with ½ cup of frozen strawberries, ½ cup of plain yogurt, ½ cup of milk and two scoops of ND Shake for Women Chocolate. Yet even with such a tasty breakfast to anticipate, I’d sometimes get rushed and skip breakfast anyways. The MyFitnessPal app made all the difference. A morning notification to provide me with motivation to record my breakfast on the app has helped me keep the habit once and for all, while the shakes give me energy that lasts all day! [Read more…]

Refresh Your Spring Beauty Routine with Simple Homemade Body Scrub and Eucerin

April 24, 2014 by Kathryn 51 Comments

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I have incredibly soft skin and it’s something that I want to maintain for as long as possible. So I’m quite proactive about making sure that my skin stays healthy and moisturized. Unfortunately, living in Saskatchewan and dealing with its harsh winter weather, that can be difficult to do! This winter was an especially hard one, but it’s finally come to a close and now that it has, I want to step up my beauty routine and ensure that I’m ready to bare a little skin this summer!

Healthy skin is something that I achieve in two simple steps: exfoliating and moisturizing. For exfoliation, I often make my own body scrub using kosher salt or sea salt, olive oil and essential oil. It works great and leaves my skin so smooth. And best of all, it takes just minutes to make! [Read more…]

Maximize Your Health with Whole Body Research Keybiotics Supplements-Giveaway

March 28, 2014 by Kathryn 108 Comments

I am a huge believer in the importance of probiotics, but finding the most effective variety can be incredibly confusing. So many different probiotic formulations promise amazing benefits and I end up not knowing which one is the best choice for me. But when Whole Body Research offered me the chance to try its new Keybiotics dietary supplement, I knew right away that it was a product I was going to love.

Whole Body Research dedicates itself to providing 100% pure, natural and non-contaminated supplements with no synthetic fillers, artificial ingredients or preservatives. The high quality of the company’s products and the fact that all of its supplements are tested for purity by independent third-party labs was why I was sure the new Keybiotics supplement was going to be a winner. And I wasn’t disappointed.

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