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Six Supplements To Boost Your Health in 2018

February 5, 2018 by Kathryn 24 Comments

Disclosure: I am part of the Orange Naturals Mom Ambassador Program and I receive special perks as part of my afﬁliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.

With the new year underway and my birthday just having passed, I’m already feeling the first early signs of spring fever. February always seems to be an energetic month for me, and so I use that to kick-start my health and fitness routines.

Eating wholesome foods and getting some daily exercise are the basics of healthy living, and they’re a great place to start. But for specific goals or concerns, I turn to health supplements from Orange Naturals to help feel my best. Wondering what health supplements to try yourself? Start by considering one of these six must-haves!

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Get Inspired to Meet Your Goals for 2016 with Top Titles from Netflix #StreamTeam

January 18, 2016 by Kathryn 5 Comments

I’ve already shared quite a few of my goals for 2016, and one of my top ones is to do more traveling. With all the changes that took place in my life in 2015, travel had to take a bit of a back seat. But now that my house has been sold, the plans are in place for our move to Ontario and my boys are settled in for the rest of the school year, I have time to focus on fitting more travel into our lives. And to keep me inspired about my goal, I’m turning to Netflix Canada!

I’ve long been a fan of the many great documentaries on Netflix, and I’m not the only one. My oldest son first started watching documentaries when he was just five years old; I remember coming downstairs one morning to find him completely enthralled by a program on the Galapagos Islands. I was so happy that he was interested in the world outside our own small town! [Read more…]

Make 2016 the Best Year Yet with Orange Naturals-Giveaway #ONatural

January 14, 2016 by Kathryn 82 Comments

I’ve never really been one to make New Year’s resolutions because I find that so often they’re approached with an “all or nothing” mentality. Instead, I set a few goals that I can work towards throughout the year, then evaluate my success when the year ends. I try to set goals for all the different aspects of my life: career, family, travel and health.

This year, with my 35th birthday just a few weeks away, health is a big focus for the upcoming year. Since moving to a city townhouse, my daily walks to run errands and take my boys to school have been eliminated. And that means my exercise level has gone way down. Plus, with takeout places now just minutes away, I’ve been eating out a little more than I’d like. So the new year is the perfect time for me to take charge and improve my health once and for all!

First off, I’m committing to exercising three times a week. As much as I’d prefer to set the goal of exercising every day, I think that trying to do too much too soon is likely to lead to giving up on the entire idea. But three days of doing a half-hour walk on the treadmill followed by half an hour of yoga is an easier commitment that I know I’ll be able to maintain. [Read more…]

Delicious Basic Crepes Recipe for Crepes Suzette

July 17, 2015 by Kathryn 64 Comments

On Monday, I shared the news about my exciting new partnership with Motrin and my upcoming Make it Happen Monday challenge. I decided that I wanted to master some new cooking skills by creating a classic French menu. With Coquilles St. Jacques as the appetizer, Coq au Vin for a main dish and Crepes Suzette for dessert, I’m looking forward to tasting the results!

I’ve already been busy working towards reaching my goal by reading about some of the classic techniques I’ll need to employ, shopping for ingredients and talking to friends that have made the dishes before. And since there will be plenty of cooking to do on the big day, I also decided to make part of the food in advance.

The basic crepes I’ll be using for the Crepes Suzette can be prepared in advance and frozen. And while I’m sure they’ll be delicious in this recipe, they’re actually great to have on hand to fill with all kinds of tasty delicacies! [Read more…]

Mastering Basic French Cooking with Motrin #MakeitHappenMonday

July 13, 2015 by Kathryn 47 Comments

I have a lot of different interests and hobbies, but if there’s one thing that I especially love, it’s a challenge. The type of challenge doesn’t matter as long as I’m trying something new and that passion has led to so many great experiences, from swimming with whale sharks to perfecting restaurant-quality Chinese fried rice.

Now I’m teaming up with Motrin to take on a new challenge over the next two weeks. It’s one that I’ve thought about for quite some time. Since I love cooking as much as I love new challenges, I’ve decided to master three classic French recipes that will require learning some brand new cooking techniques. French food is so delicious and I’ve always wanted to be able to make a few of the most beloved dishes.

I’ll be starting with a simple appetizer that looks impressive: Coquilles St. Jacques. Served in natural shells, it’s always a beautiful way to start a meal. Then I’ll perfect a flavourful Coq au Vin for a main dish. Finally, I’ll attempt flambé for the first time with Crepes Suzette for dessert! [Read more…]

Keep Tackling New Year’s Goals with Products from Church & Dwight-Giveaway

February 25, 2015 by Kathryn 153 Comments

The New Year’s countdown might feel like it was ages ago, but that’s no excuse to step away from your goals and give up on your mission to bigger and better things! Continue to make this the year you overcome challenges, achieve the unexpected and build new relationships…or renew old ones!

Personally, I’ve decided that this year will be one of change for me. From finally purging my house to committing to a proper workout routine to preparing for a move later in the year, I’ve got lots to keep me busy! And to make sure I can approach every day feeling good, I start my morning with VitaFusion gummy vitamins. They’re a tasty and healthy way to make sure my body is fuelled up! [Read more…]

Start a #2015Revolution This Year with Special K-Giveaway

January 22, 2015 by Kathryn 219 Comments

I’ve said many times in the past that I don’t much like the concept of a New Year’s Resolution. I find that people tend to end up having an “all or nothing” attitude when they make resolutions, which results in many giving up completely at the first misstep. However, I do think that the new year is a great time to set some goals for the coming months. Knowing that success might not be immediate takes off the pressure and lets me move forward at my own pace, something that’s led to my accomplishing many of my goals over the years.

Recently, Special K surveyed Canadians to see how they felt about New Year’s Resolutions and the results showed that I’m not the only one that’s not a fan of the popular tradition. In fact, according to participants, only 23% of Canadians have ever achieved a New Year’s Resolution. That’s not a very good success rate for any goal! And almost half of the women surveyed had no motivation to complete a resolution at all. [Read more…]

Come Join the #CDNmoney #DreamToGoal Twitter Chat on January 27 at 7pm EST

January 21, 2015 by Kathryn 1 Comment

One of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions each year is getting out of debt and considering how much stress worrying about money causes, that’s no surprise! Even for somebody that’s not in debt, saving money for the future and setting financial goals for the upcoming year is always a wise move and this year, there’s a brand new app from Standard Life to help!

Goalkeeper is an easy and efficient way of monitoring your spending, learning how small changes can increase your savings and tracking your progress to help keep you on track with your budget, whether you’re saving for a family vacation or your child’s education. This app has been so useful to me already and I can’t wait to see how it simplifies my money management as the year goes on. [Read more…]