school year

Kick Off the New School Year with New Snacks from Kellogg’s Canada-Giveaway

September 3, 2016 by Kathryn 140 Comments

Once the school year starts, the contents of our cupboards change a bit. Quick and easy breakfasts and snacks become a priority both for my boys and for me personally! And this year, Kellogg’s Canada has some great treats both for the lunchbox and for at home that are sure to please kids and adults alike!

My boys’ personal favourite is the new Kellogg’s Brown Rice Rice Krispies Squares. Made with puffed brown rice, these squares boast eight grams of whole grain per serving, yet still have the classic flavour that kids love. They’re perfect for an after-the-sandwich snack in the lunchbox! [Read more…]

Come Join in the #TargetBacktoSchool Twitter Party August 7 at 9pm EST

August 4, 2014 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

I am one of those odd parents that LOVES back-to-school shopping. From checking all the items off my boys’ school supply lists to stocking up on the hottest fall fashions for boys, I revel in getting my boys geared up for a year of fun and learning with their friends.

Personally, I think one of the reasons I don’t mind back-to-school shopping is the fact that I space it out a bit. I start by going through my boys’ school supplies from the previous year and seeing if any are still useable. Scissors, unused notebooks and calculators are purchases I usually don’t have to make. Then I grab the items I know I’ll need when I see them on sale in the store. Finally, I head out to do a large shopping trip in mid-August to purchase everything else my boys need all at once!

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