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

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…]

Tangy Jalapeno Scallops Make an Easy Gourmet Appetizer

October 29, 2015 by Kathryn 60 Comments

I’ve been a huge fan of seafood ever since I was a child, and that’s something I don’t ever see changing. From tender crab to meaty shrimp and succulent salmon to hearty cod, if it’s from the ocean then I love it. But in today’s world, making sure that the seafood we eat is sustainable is more important than ever before. Luckily, I have an easy way to do just that thanks to the Marine Stewardship Council!

As much as I wished I could find sustainable seafood choices previously, I had a hard time knowing whether fish was sustainably sourced or not. Now, the MSC ecolabel lets me know at a glance that the fish I’m buying has been certified for coming from a well-managed and sustainable fishery. With a gift card in hand to create my dish, I headed to my local Real Canadian Superstore to grab ingredients for a delicious and eco-friendly Tangy Jalapeno Scallops appetizer!

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Wordless Wednesday with Linky-Ocean Bliss

December 10, 2013 by Kathryn 19 Comments

boy and catamaran ocean jamaica — We spent plenty of time by the ocean on our recent trip to Beaches Negril in Jamaica. After taking a ride on the catamaran, Benjamin couldn’t resist playing in the waves for a few minutes.

If you have a Wordless Wednesday post, please link it up below; I’d love to check it out! [Read more…]

Learning is Fun this Christmas with New Toys from LeapFrog-Giveaway

December 3, 2013 by Kathryn 137 Comments

If you’re looking for a gift for your child that’s lots of fun and still educational, LeapFrog Canada toys are always a great choice. From toys for infants right up to school-age children and tons of educational value, a gift from LeapFrog is always a hit.

My personal favourite toy from LeapFrog this year is the new LeapPad Ultra. Both of my boys have older versions of LeapFrog’s gaming systems, but the LeapPad Ultra takes educational gaming to a new level with benefits including a rechargeable battery, an on-board MP3 player, 8 GB of memory and built-in kid-safe Wi-Fi. Best of all, the LeapPad Ultra works with Leapster Explorer games and the educator-approved library of more than 800 games and apps. [Read more…]

Swim with the Fish and Cruise in Style with Disney Junior this June #DisneyJuniorMom

June 7, 2013 by Kathryn 4 Comments

June is a big month at Disney Junior, because your child’s favourite channel is celebrating dads this month in a very, very big way! There’s a special bond a dad has with his children and no movie displays that bond better than Finding Nemo. On Saturday, June 15 at 6pm EST, tune in for the Disney Junior network premiere of Finding Nemo and let Dad and the kids enjoy a little quality time together!

To make the movie extra special, why not whip up a fun underwater-themed treat! My boys absolutely love a Hot Dog Octopus for lunch and making these fun fellows couldn’t be easier! Just slice the bottom ¾ of a hot dog into “tentacles” and then boil or barbeque. The meat will curl up to make your hot dog look just like a real octopus!

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