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How Water Quality Affects Children

November 2, 2017 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

With our easy access to water, whether bottled or from the tap, we often take for granted the quality of our water. How often have you stopped to think about how your water affects your health and the health of your family? Here are some facts about water contaminants that may surprise you.

Children are More Vulnerable

Water quality plays an important part in overall health, especially in children. Whether you buy bottled water or drink water from a private well or public source, all water is at risk for contaminants that can impact your child’s health. [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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uHoo, the World’s Most Advanced Air Quality Sensor, is Available for Pre-Order Now

May 10, 2016 by Kathryn 46 Comments

As somebody that suffers from both virus-induced asthma and seasonal allergies, air quality is something that’s often on my mind. Most of the year, I’ll breeze through each day breathing easy, but every once in a while I’ll wake up and find myself sneezing and wheezing for hours on end. While the trouble breathing and stuffy nose is troublesome in itself, not knowing what’s causing the reaction makes it even worse. I never know when another outbreak is going to hit!

Both my boys have the same random allergic reactions that I do and until now, we just had to cross our fingers and hope that whatever was causing the discomfort wouldn’t be in the air for long. Now, we have another solution! The uHoo Air Quality Sensor is a unique new device about the same size as a soda can that uses multiple sensors to monitor the pollutants in your air. Whether you’re worried about potential harmful chemicals, allergens or your home’s level of carbon dioxide, this compact and stylish air quality monitor can help you to breath easier. It’s currently available in both a Classic and Premium edition, with the uHoo Premium being the most advanced indoor air quality sensor in the world!

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Gearing Up for Spring with the Walmart Canada #GeorgeKids Quality Guarantee

March 28, 2014 by Kathryn 5 Comments

As a mother, there is absolutely nothing more frustrating to me than buying clothes for my boys only to have the clothes wear out while they still fit. Kids grow so fast that buying plenty of clothing is expected, but when I replace jeans and t-shirts, I want it to be because they’re too small, not because the fabric has ripped or worn through!

That’s why I was thrilled about taking part in the Walmart Canada George Kids challenge. With just $50 to spend, I was given the task of buying a spring outfit for each of my boys from the George Kids line. I was excited about the mission because George Kids offers amazing prices on kid’s clothes. But the best thing about George Kids clothing is its Quality Guarantee. If the clothing wears out before your kids outgrow it, Walmart will replace it free of charge! [Read more…]