Kate's Favourite Things - February 2017
January was a busy month around here but I have four great titles to recommend today!What She Knew by Gilly MacMillan This was one of the best books I've read in a long time, in my favourite...
View ArticleLoblaws Click and Collect: My Starring Video Role
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Loblaws Click & Collect for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.We've all been there: lying awake at night, thinking about the next day's to-do...
View ArticleTeach Kids To Fight Germs #SDMFluFighters
Not long ago, I wrote an article for Parents Canada magazine all about teaching young kids not to spread germs. I interviewed a doctor - more specifically a pediatric infectious disease specialist -...
View ArticleNetflix: My Initiation, Plus Valentine's Day Recos!
Yes, I'm a Netflix newbie. And now a total convert.My girls (now 10 and 8) loved Full House reruns so much that they spent months begging us to sign up for Netflix so they could watch the reboot,...
View ArticleMeanwhile, On Kate's Instagram...
While I still love to delve into topics here on the blog, I also do a lot of "microblogging" on social media. I have the most followers on Twitter, but I'm finding almost zero interaction there lately...
View ArticleMy Latest Segment on The Social: The Mid-Year Check-In!
It's the halfway mark of the school year, and I was back at The Social to share information about report cards and parent/teacher interviews.This time my mom was my date - and I think she really...
View ArticleNetflix Cheating: Are You Guilty?
I feel like Jennifer Reid (wife of singer Johnny Reid) found the perfect Valentine this year:Like I was saying, I like to find gifts and cards specific to the person or occasion. So...
View ArticleKate's Favourite Things - March 2017
My top picks of the month:BOOKSThe Best Kind of People by Zoe WhittallCanadian writer Whittall tells the story of a family impacted by an accusation of sexual assault. (Note that the experiences are...
View ArticleMarch Break Wish List
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label.Our March Break this year is shaping up to be a much-appreciated staycation. We work...
View ArticleDid You Know Your Pharmacist Can...? Plus Win a $500 Shoppers Drug Mart Gift...
Of course your pharmacist can fill prescriptions. Everyone knows that. But in honour of Pharmacist Awareness Month, I'm sharing some lesser-known services that your pharmacist can take care of for...
View ArticleSpring Into Spring: 7 Ways To Be More Optimistic
We set the clocks ahead for daylight savings and many of us woke up to a darker sky feeling sluggish thanks to a one hour loss of sleep. If you hit the snooze, pulled the covers up over your head still...
View ArticleFamily Fun in Boston, MA
Some of our trips are planned months in advance (Nashville, Vancouver, Las Vegas, New York City, Jamaica), other mere days. Our recent on-a-whim trip to Boston, Massachusetts fits in the latter...
View ArticleGirl Power, Netflix Style
Studies have shown that girls as young as six are influenced by gender stereotypes, and that role models from the entertainment they choose can have a lasting effect. On this note, and in honour of...
View ArticleSpring Cleaning Time! (Yes, that's an exclamation mark!)
My loyal readers, or, really, everyone who has ever met me, all know that I like things neat, organized and clutter-free. I also love finding authors who share this passion, like Ruth Soukup. Her books...
View Article5 Tips To Start Your Child Reading
You know I love a good guest post, and as a parent and kindergarten teacher I thought this topic, from these two authors, was very appropriate!****5 Tips to Start Your Child ReadingBy Cheryl...
View ArticleInspire Kids to Give Back and Make a Difference
For her public speech this year, Olivia decided to talk about ways that kids can give back. She's hoping you will show it to your children (and/or students) to inspire them as well! Please feel free to...
View ArticleAre You a Good Receiver?
We know how important it is to be a giver, but what about the importance of being a good receiver?Recently, my daughter went on a school skiing trip, and spent the day with her friend and her friend's...
View ArticleKate's Favourite Things - April 2017
I'm happy to share this month's recos with you!BOOKSMy (not so) Perfect Life by Sophie KinsellaWe all know and love this Shopaholic author, and as her readers grow up, I found Kinsella took an...
View ArticleNew York City Travel Highlights
I am often asked what my favourite travel destination has been, and while I love the sunny south, and have had a wonderful time in many Canadian and American cities, my heart always goes back to NYC.My...
View ArticleUltimate Kids' Birthday Party Theme Roundup
I've thrown a couple of good kids' parties in my time. My friend Krista, on the other hand, has thrown a ton of AMAZING themed kids' parties, and over the years has generously shared her ideas here on...
View ArticleHow To Handle Online Negativity
I have officially made it. I now receive mean tweets.Now, that's not to say I've never faced any negativity as a blogger before.On a couple of occasions over the years I have been called to task...
View ArticleMy Favourite Mother's Day Gift
Oh, I love my spa days, flowers, chocolates and jewelry. I especially appreciate the restaurant meals, so please keep those coming, honey. But after 11 years of being a mom, if I had to choose my...
View ArticlePersonal Photo Gifts From Posterjack: Win a $100 Voucher
I truly believe that the best gifts are personal ones, and you can't get much more personal than photo gifts.Posterjack (a Canadian company) has a huge selection of options, in a variety of sizes and...
View Article"Walk in Their Shows": Bond With Kids Over What They're Watching
Not long ago, I had promised Eva that I would take her to see a movie at the theatre on a day that Liv was going to visit a friend. When I woke up that Sunday morning, what I really wanted to do was...
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