By Kristen, on June 18th, 2013 Disclosure: My 3 Little Kittens did receive the following product for review purposes. All opinions are honest & that of My 3 Little Kittens. 
It may be hard to imagine, but it is said that we spend one-third of our lives sleeping. I can remember in my late teens and early 20s avoiding sleep as much as possible. I mean, sleep takes away from other things you could be doing, right? However, as I have gotten older and had children, I look back on all those times I could have enjoyed more sleep and want to kick myself! Yet, even now, I don’t enjoy the kind of sleep I should because our mattress feels like I am laying on a rock and my pillow should have been tossed out years ago! So when I was approached by Dormeo Octaspring to try out their Octaspring Memory Evolution Pillow, I was more than happy to say yes. The Memory Evolution Pillow has a full 30 memory foam Octapillow springs wrapped in the same thick memory foam sleeve as the Evolution Plus for those who want pure Octaspring memory foam support. The Memory Evolution gives soft, cool ventilated support. (Size: 18in x 24in).
When the pillow arrived, I was excited. I had done my reading and knew this pillow was going to be special. Just looking at my old, flimsy, sad pillow sitting next to the Octaspring Pillow reminded me how long it has been since I had a good pillow to sleep on. I suffer from headaches, hip and back pain, which I attribute mostly to my old pillow. No neck support during sleep really does a number on you pretty quickly. Obviously, I could barely even wait to test my new pillow out! After just one night’s sleep on the Octaspring Pillow, I could feel a huge difference! I didn’t wake up with a headache and my usual aches and pains were not there. It was a whole different sleep experience, which is the reason I then let my Husband try it out. Surprisingly, his horribly loud snoring was instantly quieted. It was like sleep magic. After years and years of listening to him snore, which has been traumatic to say the least, I can finally sleep peacefully. This pillow is beyond incredible and to think I went all these years without one! Now that I have the pillow of my dreams, I have been daydreaming about the Octaspring Mattresses! The technology behind my new pillow is the same as what they use for the mattresses, so I can only imagine how fabulous that must be. After years of hating my mattress, it would be a dream come true to finally enjoy my sleep completely! The mattresses and pillows are also 9x and 7x more breathable in comparison to the average memory foam products as well. Plus, there is a 20-year warranty on their mattresses, which is unreal in the best kind of way! Make sure to keep up with all things Dormeo Octaspring by visiting Octaspring Canada on Facebook , Twitter and Pinterest! ENTER TO WIN!Thanks to Dormeo, One Lucky Canadian Reader will win their own Octaspring Memory Evolution Pillow! a Rafflecopter giveaway
By Kristen, on June 16th, 2013  As we get older, we learn. We grow. We discover. We can reflect upon our lives and take a good hard look at the mistakes of our youth and even the mistakes of today. No one is perfect, right? Yet, for some, the “good hard look” never seems to materialize. Instead, it is overshadowed by the importance of overindulgence, selfishness and a litany of me, me, me. Lately, I have been left wondering where the humility has really gone.
If I had asked myself that question years ago, I probably wouldn’t have given it much thought. Youth does that to you. It allows you an almost blissful ignorance at times because for the most part, life is new. You are experiencing so many things for the very first time and you often get lost amongst yourself. Yet, I am now a mom and a wife. I now have a far better grasp of the importance of humility. I will also be the first one to admit that I am still learning; growing. As I mentioned, no one is perfect. So why the question? To put it simply, empathy kicked in. Painfully watching kind and honest friends struggle, all because others chose arrogance before humility. Does that even make sense? I am all for loving yourself and believing in what you are doing. However, the moment you start to truly believe that you are better than others is the moment you have crossed the line. A good-hearted person does not find accomplishment and joy from the suffering of others. C.S. Lewis put it best, “true humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” Think of how many painful situations can be avoided if we just thought of ourselves less and took that time to think of others more! By Kristen, on June 12th, 2013 Disclosure: My 3 Little Kittens did receive the following product for review purposes. All opinions are honest & that of My 3 Little Kittens. 
One breakfast staple that I have enjoyed since childhood is Cream of Wheat. Back then, there was only the original flavour, which my Mom would make for us with sugar and milk. It was always one of those special breakfast days when we got to enjoy hot cereal before school. Now that I am a Mom, I share the delicious joy of Cream of Wheat with my own children. Whether adding sugar, or Splenda, or honey, there really is no wrong way to serve your Cream of Wheat. My kids especially enjoy theirs as a bedtime snack. Within the last couple of years, I have also come to be a huge fan of the Instant Cream of Wheat Packets because they save time and taste great. Plus, I can make them by simply adding boiling water and sugar. Anything to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with my family is a huge plus in my book! 
So when I heard that Cream of Wheat was adding a new flavour, Cinnamon Swirl, to their Instant Variety Pack, I was more than excited to try it out! The moment the Cream of Wheat arrived at my door, I opened a box and made a bowl for myself and my Daughter. Out of the gate, the Cinnamon Swirl was a huge hit! She has always enjoyed the Original Flavour, but I think Cinnamon Swirl has taken over as the reigning champion from now on! The flavour was filled with cinnamon and the smell alone is appealing. When my Son got home from school that day, he immediately saw the Cream of Wheat boxes and asked for a bowl. His favourite ended up being Maple Brown Sugar and honestly, who can blame him. The Variety Pack is so perfect for my family because everyone gets to enjoy their favourite flavour. As for me, I am always going to be true to the original, but changing it up now and again with either Cinnamon Swirl or Maple Brown Sugar isn’t going to hurt either {hehe}. Right now, Cream of Wheat is offering a $1 off printable coupon that you can use towards your purchase of any Cream of Wheat. Why not try the Cinnamon Swirl for yourself or your family while saving money! By Kristen, on June 10th, 2013 
My Husband came up with this delicious recipe and it has quickly become one of my favourite ways to serve potatoes!  Mediterranean Homemade Fries 2013-06-10 22:12:12 Serves 5 Potato wedges seasoned to perfection for a mediterranean-style side dish 238 calories 55 g 0 g 1 g 7 g 0 g 328 g 53 g 2 g 0 g 0 g Amount Per Serving Calories 238 Calories from Fat 9 Trans Fat 0g Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Total Carbohydrates 55g 18% Sugars 2g Protein 7g * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. 6 Potatoes {Peeled & Cut into Wedges} 1 Cup Water 1/2 Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice 4 Garlic Cloves {Crushed} 1/4 Cup Dried Oregano 1/4 Cup Dried Rosemary 1/4 Cup Thyme Salt & Pepper to Taste Preheat oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl minus potatoes. Once combined, toss in potatoes & coat. Cover shallow pan in aluminum foil. Lay potatoes on foiled pan. Put in oven for 2 hours. Turn potatoes 1-hour into cooking. If the pan becomes dry, add water. By My 3 Little Kittens My 3 Little Kittens http://www.my3littlekittens.com/  By Kristen, on June 9th, 2013 I am a member of the Collective Bias Social Fabric Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client.  My Husband & Sons My Husband and I have been together for nine years {married 7 years}. In that time, we have had 3 beautiful children. I honestly can’t think of a better blessing than having such a wonderful family. More recently, my Husband decided to make a career change, which meant going back to university. I know how hard it has been for him to take on such a big change in his 30s, and I am beyond proud of him. It hasn’t been easy along the way, but despite some struggles and missteps, he is looking at a new career for 2014! Our youngest Son was also born in January and my Husband has done more than his share of diapers {thank goodness}. Thankfully, I have the luxury of being at home with my children 24/7, which is made possible thanks to my Husband. He has always made sure we have everything we need. Plus, he doesn’t really ask for much, which makes getting gifts for him rather difficult.  Stopping to smell the Sobey’s flowers! With Father’s Day almost here, I had to put on my thinking cap! One way we love to celebrate him each year is with a fabulous meal. This year, we are going to be eating in and I will be making his favourite meal, barbecue ribs! Since it will be his special day, I made sure to ask him before finalizing a shopping list. In all honesty, he isn’t picky when it comes to yummy food, but its always nice to be sure. As a side dish, I will also be making every Canadians favourite, poutine!  Snagging some ribs and enjoying chocolate chunk cookies! Last time I made poutine for my Husband, I used shredded cheese, but have recently been told by some poutine enthusiasts {hehe} that cheese curds are the only way to go, so that was a must-have on my shopping list as well!  Picking out french fries for the poutine! To top off his Father’s Day meal, I will be making his favourite dessert, blueberry pie! I am not a blueberry fan myself, but he and the kids can’t seem to get enough of them. Throw some vanilla ice cream on top and they will be over-the-moon!
 Sobey’s Groceries on the way home! Make sure to check out my Sobey’s shopping adventure in my Google+ Album! With Father’s Day a week away, what are you planning on making for the special man in your life? | |
