Fun and Practical Holiday Stocking Stuffers from Church & Dwight-Giveaway

December 14, 2017 by Kathryn 99 Comments

It seems like just when I’ve finished my Christmas shopping, I have to reach into my purse once more to buy enough trinkets and treasures to fill stockings for my boys and my husband. But filling a stocking doesn’t have to cost a fortune, so this year I’m on the hunt for fun and practical stocking stuffers for the whole family.

By keeping stocking items more sensible, I know I’ll be able to keep the family budget in check and give some truly useful items at the same time. Here’s a list of some of the best ideas for stocking stuffers from Church & Dwight that are both practical and affordable.

Gifts for Her

Batiste™ Dry Shampoo Lotus: With hints of Apple, Wildberry, Grape and Citrus, Batiste™ Dry Shampoo Lotus instantly refreshes your hair between washes by absorbing excess oil from the roots, leaving hair smelling fresh and clean for every and any occasion. [Read more…]

Prepping Your Summer Beauty Routine? It’s All About the Hair!

May 31, 2017 by Kathryn 1 Comment

I try my best to keep up with my usual beauty routine even in the winter, but when you live in a province that sometimes has snow from October to May, that can be hard! That’s why late spring always feels a bit like a renewal for me, as I pull out my favourite skirts, freshen up my look and get ready to spend as much time as possible outdoors in the sunshine. But staying summer fresh can take time…time I’d rather be spending outdoors! That’s why this year, I’m vowing to sleep more and shave, well, never! Seriously! I’m also going dry…dry shampoo that is. Want to know more?

Let’s start with your locks. A good hair day can make all the difference to your look, but spending time shampooing, conditioning and blow drying every morning can leave you frantic and frazzled. My new secret weapon for fabulous hair is Batiste Dry Shampoo. If you haven’t heard of dry shampoo, I suggest you run, not walk, to pick up a can of Batiste. It works to instantly revive oily hair, leaving it looking and smelling clean and fresh. No wet washing required and, most importantly, no blow drying. If I have a few extra minutes to spare, I sometimes re-style my hair, but it’s not necessary. Batiste comes in a variety of fragrances – New Batiste Dry Shampoo Cherry is perfect for summer with top notes of pear, melon, kiwi and wildberry! [Read more…]

4 Important Family Calendar Reminders for Parents to Schedule

March 14, 2017 by Kathryn 33 Comments

One of my favourite things about living in Saskatchewan is getting to skip the whole hassle and annoyance of Daylight Savings Time. No worries about being late for appointments, forgetting to change one of the clocks or dealing with grumpy kids that lost an hour of sleep is pure bliss in my opinion! But even though I’m not changing my clocks, I do have some other household routines that need to be followed! That’s why I’m a big fan of placing a calendar on my fridge and then marking reminders for some important monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly tasks. Wondering what reminders you should add to your calendar? These four tasks are a great place to start!

Replace Toothbrushes

The Canadian Dental Association recommends you change your toothbrush every three months. Place a smiley face sticker at the start of every third month of the year to remind you to buy new brushes for your family. Letting kids pick their new toothbrush will make the day almost feel like a special occasion! [Read more…]

Spice Up Your Relationship with 3 Easy Tips this Valentine’s Day-Giveaway

February 13, 2017 by Kathryn 93 Comments

It’s a known fact that almost every relationship starts to lose some of its initial passion and romance as time goes on and years go by. While the comfort and security that takes the place of that passion is a great thing, it’s always nice to spice things up and bring some heat back to a relationship once again…especially around Valentine’s Day! That’s why Trojan has three tips for heating up things in the bedroom during your next rendezvous, along with a sizzling giveaway you won’t want to miss!

Dirty talk, clean space. There’s nothing like hotel or vacation sex. Having sex in a new environment can help us feel more spontaneous or adventuresome. But time and money for a holiday aren’t always available. Recreate vacation sex by making your bedroom your sexual sanctuary. Remove clutter, invest in good sheets and set the mood. Research suggests women, in particular, have a hard time getting aroused in a dirty and messy place. If you want to make the night extra memorable, introduce a vibrator for her like the Trojan™ Power Wand Vibrations Massager. Let the talk be dirty, and the room be clean – your sex life will thank you.

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Make Your Summer Road Trip More Fun with Hot Destinations and Must-Have Products from Church & Dwight-Giveaway

July 20, 2016 by Kathryn 113 Comments

If there’s one thing I absolutely love, it’s a family vacation. And since my boys are so good on long drives, I have a special fondness for the road trip. There’s just something so freeing about hopping into the car and discovering new destinations that have been waiting just down the highway. Not sure where you want to go? Here are three great adventures to get your mind wandering and maybe inspire your next trip: Quebec City, Haliburton and Tofino. Wondering what each has to offer? Read more below!

1) Tofino, British Columbia

Looking for something truly picturesque? Head to Canada’s surf capital – Tofino. Get your family on a ferry from Vancouver to Nanaimo and drive along the Pacific Rim Highway for a truly breathtaking view of mountains and lakes, along with rainforest. The area is also known for its trees, which grow in spectacular sizes. Some trees are believed to be 1000 years old. [Read more…]

Treat Yourself to a March Break Staycation with Great Products from Church & Dwight-Giveaway

March 7, 2016 by Kathryn 132 Comments

With March Break on the horizon, parents across Canada are starting to make plans on how to spend those extra days off. While a vacation is always tempting, staying at home can be just as much fun…and a lot less expensive! Looking for staycation ideas for your family? Here are seven tips on how to fully enjoy a staycation (perhaps you can even try one a day), without the stress and exhaustion that international travel can bring.

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Fill Up Your Family’s Stockings with Goodies from Church & Dwight-Giveaway

November 11, 2015 by Kathryn 158 Comments

With the holiday season on its way, I’m already planning some of the fun and fabulous gifts and activities that will fill our days. And of course, Santa is already making a few plans about what might be found in stockings and under the tree this year! Big gifts are usually pretty easy to plan, but filling up those stockings can be more of a challenge!

Luckily, Church & Dwight is here to save time on stocking stuffer shopping this year with a fantastic holiday giveaway! One lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader is going to win a prize pack containing an Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Truly Radiant Deep Clean Manual Toothbrush, Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant Rejuvenating Toothpaste, an Arm & Hammer Spinbrush My Little Pony Battery Brush, an Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Super Mario Bros Battery Brush, Nair Moroccan Oil Face Wax, Batiste Blush Dry Shampoo, RUB A535 Nighttime, Gravol Natural Source Ginger Liquid Gels, Gravol Multi-symptom, Vitafusion Men’s Complete Multivitamins and Vitafusion Women’s Complete Multivitamins, a $100 total value! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment about which of the products in this prize pack is your favourite. [Read more…]

Keep Tackling New Year’s Goals with Products from Church & Dwight-Giveaway

February 25, 2015 by Kathryn 153 Comments

The New Year’s countdown might feel like it was ages ago, but that’s no excuse to step away from your goals and give up on your mission to bigger and better things! Continue to make this the year you overcome challenges, achieve the unexpected and build new relationships…or renew old ones!

Personally, I’ve decided that this year will be one of change for me. From finally purging my house to committing to a proper workout routine to preparing for a move later in the year, I’ve got lots to keep me busy! And to make sure I can approach every day feeling good, I start my morning with VitaFusion gummy vitamins. They’re a tasty and healthy way to make sure my body is fuelled up! [Read more…]