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The Star Trek Experience at Calgary’s TELUS Spark is Must-Visit Fun for Families and Series Fans

May 4, 2017 by Kathryn 1 Comment

One of the best things about living in Canada is having so many amazing attractions and destinations that are just a short drive away. I’ve had the chance to explore quite a bit of Saskatchewan and its surrounding provinces in my lifetime, yet I’m always amazed to learn about new family-friendly spots just next door. That’s why I was so excited to be able to take the boys on a road trip to Calgary, Alberta this past weekend to check out the TELUS Spark Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience!

This special exhibit is at the TELUS Spark building until June 4, 2017, and as a huge science fiction fan, I couldn’t wait to check it out. My boys, on the other hand, weren’t familiar with the Star Trek franchise, so I have to admit that I was almost as curious to see their reaction as I was to visit myself! Our tickets included admission to Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience and admission to the TELUS Spark building itself, so I knew we’d all be in for one fun and educational day! [Read more…]

Check Out These 4 Must-Visit Family Attractions in Calgary, Alberta

November 20, 2014 by Kathryn 35 Comments

Calgary, Alberta is a fun-filled city with plenty of entertainment. And it’s also one of the top family destinations in Canada. There are all kinds of family-friendly activities available in the city but if you’re looking for some sure-to-please activities, these four Calgary attractions are ones that you have to experience.

Calgary Zoo

School-aged children will love seeing so many animals up close and the Calgary Zoo is home to many different species of animals ranging from elephants to penguins to bison. One of the best things about the zoo is that in addition to the animal exhibits, visitors can explore botanical gardens and a prehistoric park that is currently being upgraded with animatronic dinosaurs. There’s even a large playground for kids to burn off their energy while parents relax and recharge! [Read more…]

Looking Back – A Year of Adventure with Mommy Kat and Kids

January 14, 2014 by Kathryn 49 Comments

The last year at Mommy Kat and Kids was packed with some amazing experiences, but it wasn’t until I looked at each month of 2013 that I realized just how fabulous it truly was. Come check out some of my top adventures from 2013!

January

The year kicked off with a bang as I headed to the Ford NAIAS event in Detroit, Michigan. It was fascinating learning about the process of making an F-150 at the Deerbourne plant and exploring the fabulous Henry Ford museum. [Read more…]

Encouraging Safety and Positivity Through the Chevrolet Canada Safe and Fun Hockey Program

January 7, 2014 by Kathryn 77 Comments

I was always a bit of a tomboy as a child, so playing different sports was a big part of my childhood. Swimming lessons, gymnastics, baseball…if I was moving around, I was a happy girl. Now that my boys are getting older, I know that sports are going to become an even bigger part of their lives simply because there are so many different organized sports for kids available today.

While some of the kids that are in Zackary’s class have been in skates since they were old enough to walk and swinging hockey sticks as soon as they could hold them, Zackary doesn’t play hockey. He has taken a few skating lessons but still isn’t especially strong on the ice. And I wasn’t overly concerned about having him play hockey on a team if he’d rather do something else instead. Not only is hockey a huge commitment of time and money, but often there also seems to be far too much pressure on the children playing to win.

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Make Your Child Feel Special with Personalized Dishware from CHILDish-Giveaway

July 4, 2012 by Kathryn 141 Comments

Kids love feeling special and one of the best ways to let a child know that you think they’re important is with a personalized item. I’ve received some gorgeous personalized books and clothing in the past but recently I got a chance to review something even better: personalized dishware!

childish personalized dish set CHILDish offers sweet personalized plates, bowls, water bottles and lunch boxes that don’t just feature a quick printing of a child’s name but an actual cartoon representation of the child too! I was so excited when I got the chance to review the company’s best-selling plate and bowl set for myself.

Since Zackary has quite a few personalized products I decided to get the plate and bowl set for Benjamin. He isn’t quite old enough to recognize his name so I knew that having a picture of himself on the plate and bowl would be especially fun for him. I loved how I could choose his hair, eye and skin colour, hairstyle and even optional glasses to get a perfect little Benjamin character for my dishes. I also liked the way that I could choose both a background colour and pattern for the plate and bowl. I decided on the Snow Cone colour and the Plaid pattern; the baby-blue shade and stripes were such a fun combination! [Read more…]