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Must-Visit Historic Sites and Attractions Near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

July 30, 2017 by Kathryn 9 Comments

Canada’s 150th birthday celebration has been full of all kinds of excitement, but what I’ve loved most about the occasion has been getting the chance to see more of the beautiful and diverse country that I call home. Ford Canada has been helping bloggers across the country explore some of the hidden treasures near their homes and recently I had the chance to do just that in the 2017 Ford F-150 Lariat!

Since I have a baby on the way, my husband and I decided not to venture too far away from our hometown of Saskatoon, but we soon realized that we didn’t have to travel very far for amazing experiences! On our first day, we drove to Fort Carlton, a Saskatchewan heritage site that was once an important stop on the Hudson Bay Company’s trade route.

One of the best things about this site is the fact that it’s so hands-on. We had the chance to feel the difference between the different types of furs that trappers brought to trade, see some of the iconic Hudson’s Bay blankets used by trappers and learn about the most popular items in Fort Carlton’s general store. [Read more…]

Discover 4 Must-Visit Moose Jaw Attractions and Focus on the City with Ford

October 8, 2015 by Kathryn 22 Comments

Saskatchewan is definitely not a heavily promoted province when it comes to tourism, but having lived here my entire life, I know exactly how many great attractions it has to offer. And Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, is the perfect example of that. From museums to the mineral pool, it’s packed with attractions that are fun for the whole family. And recently I had the chance to explore a few of my favourites in a gorgeous 2015 Ford Focus during the Ford Canada Focus on My City event! If you’re in the Moose Jaw area, these are four attractions you’ll want to check out!

Moose Jaw Western Development Museum

This museum was the first stop on our day of exploring Moose Jaw, and it’s a must-visit in the city. With exhibits that take families on a walk through the history of transportation, it’s a fascinating look into how far we’ve come in our journey by road, rail and air. Kids will love the antique vehicles and adults will appreciate learning more about the development of various vehicles and transportation methods.

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Make the Most of Your Family Vacation with a Room at the IHG Holiday Inn-Giveaway

August 11, 2015 by Kathryn 227 Comments

Disclaimer: The hotel stay and meals on this trip were provided by IHG. Opinions expressed belong to Mommy Kat and Kids and are not influenced in any way. View full Terms and Policies for further information.

It’s hard to believe, but summer is already half over! Since we were packing and moving last month, we didn’t really get to have a proper summer vacation this year, and I couldn’t help feeling a little bad about that. But thanks to InterContintental Hotels Group, I was able to still make the most of summer by heading off on a staycation in Saskatchewan’s capital city!

One of my biggest decisions was which IHG hotel to choose for our trip, and after checking out my options, I decided on the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in the eastern end of the city. The hotel boasted a variety of family-friendly features that I knew we would all appreciate, including free meals for kids at the attached restaurant as part of Holiday Inn’s Kids Stay and Eat Free program, free high-speed Internet and a pool with a waterslide. It was also conveniently located just minutes from the downtown area.

I used IHG Rewards Club Points to book my stay, with 30,000 points being good for one night. To my surprise, I realized that I could book any room with my points, which meant instead of getting a basic single room with two Queen beds as I had planned, I was able to get a Family Suite featuring a master bedroom with a king bed and a second room with two queen beds for the boys! [Read more…]

Explore Regina, Saskatchewan! Visit These 4 Top Family-Friendly Attractions

August 8, 2015 by Kathryn 46 Comments

The Saskatchewan prairies often get overlooked as a vacation destination, and even though I’ve lived in Saskatchewan my entire life, I’m guilty of sometimes forgetting just how much our capital city of Regina has to offer. Luckily for me, I recently had the chance to rediscover the beauty of Regina when InterContinental Hotels Group offered me the chance to enjoy a staycation getaway. If you’re considering a trip to Regina in the future, these four family-friendly attractions are ones you should check out.

Royal Saskatchewan Museum

Always a favourite, the Royal Saskatchewan Museum features a variety of fun and educational exhibits showcasing the natural wildlife, history and First Nations culture of the province. [Read more…]

Prepare to Be Dazzled at the Cirque du Soleil Dralion Performance Coming to Regina December 10

December 2, 2014 by Kathryn 62 Comments

There’s simply nothing better than a Cirque du Soleil performance and in just a few days, the hit show Dralion is coming to Regina! One of the show’s jugglers, Vladimir Pestov, was recently at Queen Victoria Estates seniors’ home to share a sneak peek of some of the dazzling acts that can be expected.

The juggling was incredible, the costumes were gorgeous and the teaser performance definitely had me excited for the upcoming show. And since Dralion, which has performed in more than 150 cities, is soon going to be retired, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience this stunning performance.

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TELUS Inspires Today’s Youth Through We Day and the We365 App

November 20, 2014 by Kathryn 48 Comments

For the last three years I’ve had the privilege of attending We Day Saskatchewan and I always come out of the event impressed by the passion of today’s youth and inspired to make a bigger difference in the world myself. Teaching my boys about social responsibility and supporting the causes they believe in is a big part of that and this year I decided that my eight-year-old son Zackary was finally old enough to attend We Day with me.

TELUS has been a proud sponsor of We Day each time I attended and this year was no exception. I’ve been a TELUS customer for a long time and while that’s partially because the company offers such amazing smartphone plans, it’s also because of its passion for bettering the world. The ongoing sponsorship of We Day is a perfect example of that.

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Join Me at Katy Perry’s #PrismaticWorldTour in Saskatoon Courtesy of COVERGIRL-Giveaway #PGMom

August 22, 2014 by Kathryn 30 Comments

Every once in a while I get the chance to attend an amazing event right here in my home province of Saskatchewan and it just so happens that today is one of those days. Because Katy Perry is coming to the Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon on August 28, 2014 at 7pm CST and I’ll be at the show courtesy of COVERGIRL! Needless to say, I am incredibly excited, but that’s not the best part. One of my lucky local readers is going to win two tickets to the show as well!

Now what could be better than seeing Katy Perry live in concert at the Prismatic World Tour? Meeting her in person of course, and the lucky winner and her guest will get to do that too! That’s right, COVERGIRL is also organizing an exclusive Meet & Greet with Katy Perry herself, so not only will you get to watch the show, you’ll also get to meet Katy! [Read more…]

A Family Night Out with the Harlem Globetrotters

April 22, 2014 by Kathryn 3 Comments

From the time I was a child, I was fascinated by the Harlem Globetrotters. Their talent and high energy was so appealing to me and even before I fully understood the game of basketball, I wanted to see them in action. I never did get to see a game in my youth but luckily for me, I recently got the chance not just to take my boys to a Harlem Globetrotters game, but also to take part in a “meet and greet” photo session with one of the players!

hacksaw and benjamin harlem globetrotters — Benjamin and Hacksaw chatting at the game!

The PTPA Award-Winning Harlem Globetrotters are fan favourites with good reason. I knew from watching clips of their performances that I could expect to see some hilarious antics and some truly amazing basketball moves. What I didn’t realize until going to my first game was just how much the Harlem Globetrotters genuinely love performing and interacting with kids. From the minute the announcer directed us backstage for our photo session, every player that we saw was just as excited to be there as the kids watching.

harlem globetrotters regina saskatchewan — The Globetrotters hit the court!

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