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Discover the New ATTITUDE Sensitive Skin Care Collection at Special Low Prices Right Now-Giveaway

February 8, 2017 by Kathryn 166 Comments

I’ve always been a big fan of natural products in the house, whether I’m looking for safe and effective cleaning products or bath and body care for my boys. So, when I discovered ATTITUDE last year, I fell in love. The company’s philosophy is simple: parents deserve high-quality products with worry-free ingredients for their families. I’m especially fond of the company’s sun care collection since I don’t care for commercial sunscreen. The mineral-based sun care did a great job of protecting my boys on our Caribbean cruise last year!

But for infants or children that have sensitive skin, even ATTITUDE’s worry-free ingredient lineup may not be enough. Which is why the company has introduced its brand-new ATTITUDE Sensitive Skin Care collection! Boasting products both for babies and families, this new line has been tested in an independent laboratory and received EWG verification and the National Eczema Association seal of acceptance. The addition of up to 3% colloidal oatmeal in the products helps soothe and protect the sensitive skin of babies, children and adults! [Read more…]

Every Woman Can Be Ageless with Help from Olay-Giveaway #PGMom

January 18, 2016 by Kathryn 191 Comments

It used to be fairly common for women to dread some of the major age milestones in their lives, whether it was the experience of saying goodbye to young adulthood when turning thirty or officially entering “old age” when turning sixty. But for years now that attitude has been shifting and personally, I couldn’t be happier about it. In fact, 90% of Canadian women believe that age will continue to become less and less relevant to them as time progresses. And that’s the motivation behind the new Olay Ageless campaign. While there may be some aspects of our lives that act as “age giveaways,” feeling young is what’s truly important to today’s women!

On a recent trip to Mexico, I learned that my boys were a bit of an age giveaway for me. When giving a business card to someone on a press trip, a fellow blogger noticed my blog name. “You’re a mother?” he exclaimed in surprise. I said that yes, I had two boys that were (at the time) eight and five. “You must have had them very young,” he said. He was even more surprised when he learned that I hadn’t, and was actually 34 years old. Talk about an ego boost! [Read more…]

Keep Your Skin Looking Better for Longer with the Le Mieux Skin Perfecter-Giveaway

July 27, 2015 by Kathryn 209 Comments

Considering I’m in my mid-thirties, I’m pretty pleased with my looks so far. While I have a few more wrinkles than I did in my twenties, my skin is still quite smooth and has fairly even tone. But I know that I need to be proactive if I want to keep my skin looking great in the coming years, and that’s why I was so excited when I got the chance to review the Skin Perfecter by Le Mieux.

This device is a 4-in-1 multitasking hero that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts and infuses using ultrasonic vibrations. It sounded similar to a home microdermabrasion device at first, but when it arrived I realized that it was something quite different. I charged up the sleek handheld unit and got ready to test it out!

I have to say that with any new skincare device, the potential sensation it might create during use is at the top of my mind. I couldn’t help but be a little hesitant as I first touched my skin with the metal end of the Skin Perfecter since I wasn’t sure how it was going to feel. There was just a slight vibration as the device moved over my face and I have to admit that it was hard to believe the Skin Perfecter was doing anything.

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Get Smooth Summer Skin with 4 Simple Steps from Nair

July 15, 2015 by Kathryn 1 Comment

After such a long cold winter, summer is finally here! In fact, in Saskatchewan we’re in the middle of a heat wave that’s been going on for almost a month. And believe me, in a province that sometimes has snow on the ground for a full nine months, I am not complaining!

The warm weather means that I’ve pulled out all my favourite cute skirts, dresses and shorts to help keep cool, and so soft, smooth legs are a priority for me at the moment. Luckily, these tips from Nair make it easy to enjoy smooth skin all summer long!

Exfoliate

If this isn’t part of your shower routine, it should be. Exfoliating not only gets rid of dry, flakey skin, it also helps skin to look fresh and prepares it for the next step. [Read more…]

Spoil Your Skin with the Schick Intuition Revitalizing Moisture Razor in Tropical Citrus-Giveaway

May 4, 2015 by Kathryn 205 Comments

Now that warm weather is here to stay, I’m slowly coming out of hibernation and pulling out the fun dresses and cute shorts I haven’t been able to wear for months. Of course, that means it’s also to time for me to ensure my legs are soft, smooth and ready to show off! Like most mothers, I don’t usually have a whole lot of time in the shower, which is why I’ve been a fan of Schick Intuition razors for years now. With the unique shaving head surrounded by a moisturizing solid, it lathers and shaves in one quick and easy step!

Now, to celebrate the upcoming season, Schick Intuition has released a brand new, limited edition razor that will turn shaving into a spa experience while ensuring your legs look their best all summer. The Schick Intuition Revitalizing Moisture Razor in Tropical Citrus is available exclusively at Shopper’s Drug Mart and is a must for any on-the-go mom! [Read more…]

Get Back to Routine this Fall with Olay, COVERGIRL and Secret-Giveaway #PGMom

October 3, 2014 by Kathryn 256 Comments

With the arrival of fall comes a return to routine and that can sometimes leave moms and kids both feeling a little worn out. Early morning activities, late night study sessions…it’s not always easy putting your best face forward during the busy autumn season, especially if you got a little less sleep than you expected!

And any mom with a teenage daughter knows that looking pulled together and well-rested is just as important to a young girl too. In fact I remember that when I was teenager, one of my favourite things about the back-to-school season was stocking up on new skincare and makeup products! This year, P&G has an assortment of tips and new products from Olay, COVERGIRL and Secret that will help teenage and adult women sail through the busiest school days looking and feeling great. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or your daughter, you’re sure to discover a few favourites for fall!

Put Your Best Face Forward

This is the perfect time for mom to reveal her skin’s natural luminosity and radiance with Olay Total Effects Pore Minimizing CC Cream – improving the appearance of pores and uneven skin tone for a flawless, airbrushed finish. Or,if firmer looking skin is your dream, try COVERGIRL + Olay FaceLift Effect Firming Makeup. This dermatologist-tested formula includes Olay FaceFirm technology for all-day hydration and skin renewal, improving skin’s natural firmness in just two weeks with continued use.

We know waking up early to organize the kids can be tiring, and for many, dark under-eye circles and puffiness are a concern! With COVERGIRL + Olay The De-Puffer Eye Concealer you will look well-rested and ready to tackle the day – even though you may not always feel that way. Using warmer, brighter shading to counteract dark circles and Olay rejuvenating serum to soothe under eye puffiness, the concealer is applied through a unique cooling metal tip applicator, reducing the look of fatigue around the eyes for a more youthful appearance! [Read more…]

Refresh Your Spring Beauty Routine with Simple Homemade Body Scrub and Eucerin

April 24, 2014 by Kathryn 51 Comments

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I have incredibly soft skin and it’s something that I want to maintain for as long as possible. So I’m quite proactive about making sure that my skin stays healthy and moisturized. Unfortunately, living in Saskatchewan and dealing with its harsh winter weather, that can be difficult to do! This winter was an especially hard one, but it’s finally come to a close and now that it has, I want to step up my beauty routine and ensure that I’m ready to bare a little skin this summer!

Healthy skin is something that I achieve in two simple steps: exfoliating and moisturizing. For exfoliation, I often make my own body scrub using kosher salt or sea salt, olive oil and essential oil. It works great and leaves my skin so smooth. And best of all, it takes just minutes to make! [Read more…]

Reverse the Signs of Aging With NeriumAD Age Defying Night Cream-Giveaway

April 17, 2014 by Kathryn 151 Comments

I’ve become a lot more proactive about my skincare routine in the last few years. I was terrible about taking care of my skin in my twenties and that neglect has finally started to catch up with me in my thirties. Recently I managed to really commit to a skin routine and now that I’m starting to see such great improvements, I wanted to step it up even more by adding a great multitasking product to my skincare regime that would help fight aging and smooth my skin tone even more.

NeriumAD Age Defying Night Cream is said to do just that, and recently I was given a chance to test out this all-in-one skincare product for myself to see what I thought. The product has been getting a lot of attention lately for its promise of real results including minimized wrinkles and improved skin tone and texture. In fact, some people use nothing but NeriumAD once a day on their skin. I decided that I would combine it with my current skincare regime and see how I liked it.

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