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A Dad’s Guide to Investing – and how to get $10 FREE BitCoin

February 19, 2021

First of all, only invest with money you could afford to lose. Of course, that’s not the goal but there’s always a risk with any sort of investments. Also, as another disclaimer, I’m no expert here so do your own research before spending any money. You’ve probably heard of the GameStop phenomenon where Redditors boosted the stock price of the undervalued video game store just to mess with ‘the Man’. However, these Meme Stocks aren’t really something to ...

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I forgot to fill my buckets – again

February 12, 2021

Once again I’ve been called out by my wife for not taking the time to do what I need. Call them ‘cups’ or ‘buckets’, they’re our vessels for filling up with hobbies, self-care, and things that make us contented. The saying “You can’t pour from an ...

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Get Your Easy 5-Minute Home Insurance Quote

February 12, 2021

Protect yourself with Canada’s first customizable home insurance policy. With Square One, you can personalize your limits, coverages and deductibles. In other words, you choose what to insure and how much to insure it for.

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7 Tips to Teach a Love of Math to Your Child

February 2, 2021

I just want to first point out that I was forced to write 'Math' instead of 'Maths' I know I'm British and that's how we say it, but since it's short for Mathematics (including the S), I maintain that I'm right. However, since she's my wife and I pretty much have to do what I'm told, here are ...

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Mental Health Check-In, Resources, and Tips for a Post-COVID world

January 26, 2021

We’ve been stuck inside, wearing masks, working from home, and avoiding other people for around a year now and even though we’ve heard ‘New Normal’ a million times, does anyone know what that will look like? Personally, I’m excited about playdates and sending my ...

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9 Easy Ways To Take Better Photos of Your Kids

January 23, 2021

They’re not gonna stay still for long, so whether you’re taking photos on a phone or with a DSLR camera, here are a few quick steps to capturing the memories in the best way possible. Get on their eye-level. Whether it’s a baby or an adult, the most natural way to connect with ...

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A Gnu Kind of Kids’ Snack + Giveaway!

January 22, 2021

I’m continuing my mission to support local and the latest is GnuSanté, a Burnaby-based beverage company that lives with the express purpose of delivering honest, nutritional benefits. They use simple, healthy, non-GMO ingredients, sourced as locally as possible, and formulate them to ...

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5 Kids’ Books Written for a Better Tomorrow

January 20, 2021

Bedtime stories are my favourite. They’re a chance to snuggle up and get lost in a book about princesses, monsters, elves, our ABCs, or reaffirming some good old life lessons. Teaching morals and right vs wrong is a critical part of parenting, and if someone else can make it easier for us ...

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Watch America’s Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman’s poem ‘The Hill We Climb’ – in full

January 20, 2021

This morning, history was made. As well as a new chapter in world history with a new US President, Joe Biden and the first-ever female Vice President Kamala Harris, America’s Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman read a moving and powerful piece. Her words echoed around the globe, themes of unity, ...