new year

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…]

Take Small Steps to Healthier Living this Year with 4 Simple Tips

January 14, 2016 by Kathryn 1 Comment

One of the facts I’ve found to be true time and time again when it comes to making positive lifestyle changes is that small steps can make a big difference. This year, Church & Dwight has a few easy tips that can help you live a healthier life all year long…without the stress of trying to stick to a New Year’s resolution! Here’s four simple goals that anyone can maintain with ease in 2016:

Take the stairs:

You can take small steps towards a healthier you, literally. Not quite realistic if you work on the 42nd floor, but think escalators at the mall, moving sidewalks at the airport, that errand that’s a two minute drive away…skip all shortcuts and walk! You can also get a pedometer or smartphone fitness app that counts your steps and calories burned so you can measure your results.

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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…]

Resolve to Improve Your Dental Health in the New Year with Oral-B Toothbrushes-Giveaway #PGMom

December 13, 2015 by Kathryn 179 Comments

Having dealt with bad teeth for most of my life, I know how hard it can be to transform dental habits. But with the time of New Year’s Resolutions fast approaching, committing to better dental health can be one of the simplest and best goals you can set for the new year! And with a little help from Oral-B, it just takes a few minutes every day to see a big difference in your dental health (and your dental bills)!

Winter White

Start the year off right with a winter white smile. We all know the winter is sometimes dark and cold, but you’ll want to get out of bed to start your day off right with the New Power Brush User Oral-B Vitality Sensitive Electric Toothbrush. Your teeth will feel noticeably cleaner, your mouth noticeably fresher and when you walk out the door in the morning, your day will be off on the right foot with a winter white smile. [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…]

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…]

Try These 3 Easy Tips to Stay On Track with Your New Year’s Resolutions

January 15, 2015 by Kathryn 84 Comments

While I know how easy it is to get off track when tackling a new challenge, I was surprised to learn that most New Year’s Resolutions don’t last beyond the end of the month. Sticking with a new goal can be hard but this year, Church & Dwight has a few tips to help make it easier no matter what you’re trying to accomplish in 2015!

Spread the Word

Share your resolutions with your friends and family! Not only will you gain support from loved ones, but it also encourages you to keep yourself accountable. [Read more…]