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Brighten Your Winter Wardrobe with Affordable Fashions from DressLily

February 9, 2017 by Kathryn 27 Comments

The final months of winter don’t have a whole lot of appeal for most people. The fun of the holidays is done, the weather is miserable and almost everyone has started to miss the sun. But one thing that can brighten up even the darkest winter day for me is a stylish new addition to my winter wardrobe! Of course, after the holiday buying spree, I don’t want to be spending too much on new clothes. And with DressLily, I don’t have to! The company offers stylish looks at great prices to help update a winter wardrobe easily and affordably.

Recently I was able to pick a few favourite items from DressLily to create some new winter looks and I couldn’t wait. I’m a big believer in combining timeless designer items with affordable pieces to create a style that looks rich and luxurious without the hefty price tag. With my choices from DressLily, I got to work adding my favourite winter wardrobe items and showing off the finished styles.

I started by pairing my favourite authentic Aran wool sweater from Ireland with a new cozy pair of Plaid Fitted Leggings. I bought the sweater on my honeymoon but I’d been having trouble pairing it with anything but jeans. The plaid leggings suited the sweater perfectly and when I added a pair of fur-lined boots, I had the ideal outfit for the chilliest winter days.

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Kids Are Always Picture Perfect and Ready to Play with Peekaboo Beans

November 19, 2016 by Kathryn 33 Comments

When it comes to clothes for kids, there’s no shortage of options these days. Boys and girls alike can head to school sporting anything from discount finds to designer brands. As a fashion fan, I’ve splurged on my fair share of trendy threads for Zackary and Benjamin. But there was always something missing from any clothing I chose. Stylish looks lacked comfort. Comfortable clothes wore out too quickly. And perhaps worst of all, the bulk of the clothing I purchased was mass produced in factories that used harsh chemicals and dyes in the manufacturing process.

Then last Christmas, Peekaboo Beans offered me the chance to review a few of its clothing items and from the second my hand touched the thick, durable fabric of the clothes, I fell in love. Less than a year later, I’ve had the chance to become Peekaboo Beans’ newest brand ambassador and I couldn’t be happier about the opportunity.

When it comes to Peekaboo Beans clothing, detail is everything. Founder and mother Traci Costa believes that comfort, style and eco-friendliness should be a priority when it comes to children’s clothing and when she couldn’t find clothes that were up to her standards, she created Peekaboo Beans. These clothes are hands-down the highest quality children’s wear I’ve ever found. And best of all, my boys love the clothing just as much! [Read more…]

Back to School Shopping with Walmart

August 12, 2016 by Kathryn 25 Comments

The first day of school. It’s fun, exciting and most of all, a chance for my boys to show off their newest fashions! I love clothes and it’s a love that I’ve passed on to both of my boys. While they’re more than willing to show off the latest looks, they also want comfort for those active recess games they play with their friends. Luckily for me, Walmart has plenty of great clothing that feels as great as it looks!

Personally, I’m a huge fan of the Athletic Works line. Featuring soft, light and comfortable fabrics and exclusive DRI-MORE moisture-wicking technology, these clothes keep kids comfortable through everything from a quick game of tag in the morning to an hour-long game of soccer at lunch. So I headed to Walmart on a mission to find the best recess clothes for my two boys. And as usual, Walmart didn’t disappoint!

I started by looking for clothes for Benjamin, a boy that hates having clothing that’s constricting in any way, yet loves fun, fresh fashion he can show off to his friends. His outfit began with a simple pair of black Athletic Works track pants with a crisp white stripe to liven them up. He loved them because they have such light and comfortable fabric with a simple elastic waistband, while I liked their bold simplicity.

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Washing Clothes Just Got Rewarding with 10 Secret Laundry Hacks and the Arm & Hammer Laundry Rewards Program

June 15, 2016 by Kathryn 10 Comments

Living in a house with a train conductor and two school-aged boys means that dirty clothes are a permanent part of my life. I do the laundry about twice a week and every time, I’m amazed by just how filthy my family’s clothes can get. Washing all those clothes isn’t the most rewarding experience since I know that the garments will be just as dirty a week later. But Arm & Hammer has found a fun way to make laundry a rewarding experience…and it’s something you won’t want to miss!

First, use these ten simple tips to ensure washing your family’s clothes is quicker and easier than ever. Click the image to download a full size version and print it out for your own use! The tip about using a dry towel with wet laundry to speed drying time is one I’ve used many times in a pinch. It’s so convenient for those occasions when you really need a certain outfit that isn’t quite dry! [Read more…]

I’m Sharing the Secret About the Exclusive Women’s Fashions from Giant Tiger-Giveaway

June 14, 2016 by Kathryn 246 Comments

I’m pretty vocal about my love of fashion, and I put quite a bit of thought into selecting the perfect new pieces for my wardrobe. I’m a fan of combining pricey pieces from my favourite brands with discount finds to create unique looks that suit my own personal style. But despite my love of a good bargain, I’d never really thought of Giant Tiger as a place to go when expanding my wardrobe.

Then the popular Canadian retailer challenged me to Share the Secret about some of its exclusive women’s styles by heading out on a shopping spree and showing off my fashionable finds. Since I was preparing for a trip to Orlando in June and a Caribbean cruise in July, the timing couldn’t have been better. I headed to my local Giant Tiger store to see what kind of light, trendy summer wear the store had that would be a good fit for my vacations.

With exclusive brands including Lily Morgan, ACX Active and myStyle, I had plenty of options as soon as I walked through the door. In fact, the first item of clothing I saw was an airy Lily Morgan summer dress in the exact fit and flare style I generally favour. Available in a variety of bright shades, choosing a colour was no easy task! I decided on a rich blue shade and was so excited to see the dress cost only $12!

Next I wanted an outfit or two that were just made for cruising the Caribbean. A pair of Classic Editions crisp white crinkle capris were my first selection; I could pair them with almost any top and at just $12, they were a great deal too. I also chose an ACX printed blue tank that had a modern art style pattern I loved. While the built-in bra wasn’t quite able to handle my cleavage (cough, cough), I was sure it would still look great with one of my own bras underneath.

Then I saw the Lily Morgan lace shorts and immediately I wanted them. At $16, they were one of my more pricey purchases, but I love the look of lace shorts and knew they’d add an undeniably classy touch to my vacation wardrobe. Finding a shirt that matched was a bit more tricky since I wanted something that really brought out the shorts’ off-white shade. Eventually, a myStyle blue printed tank was my choice, while also being a steal at just $6!

Want to put together your own summer wardrobe? Giant Tiger wants to help! The company is very generously offering one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader a $100 Giant Tiger gift card so that you can share the secret about its exclusive fashion collections too! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment about what type of summer clothes you might want to add to your wardrobe if you won.

For under $60, I had managed to find three beautiful outfits that would be perfect for my summer adventures, both at home in Saskatchewan and while on vacation. Sharing the secret about Giant Tiger’s women’s fashions certainly isn’t hard now that I’ve seen what the company has to offer! From new workout gear to date night styles to light and comfy sleepwear, Giant Tiger has all your fashion needs covered!

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