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Rep Your Dad Style – in STYLE

January 19, 2021

Whether you’re buying a gift for an active father, or want to represent the work you’re putting in as a Dad, nothing says it better than when it’s right across the chest of a cozy sweater. By the way, this isn’t an ad. Rashamond (aka @the_moddfather on Instagram) is an inspiration and it’s everyone’s job to raise others however they can. ActiveDad is founded by Rashamod Torrance, a native of Savannah, GA and currently resides in Charlotte, NC. Torrance is ...

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Nervous About Becoming a Dad? – 10 Tips for New Parents

January 11, 2021

So you’re becoming a parent? Congratulations. Your life is about to completely change, and rightly so. For the first few weeks, you might feel like a bit of a servant to both Mom and your child. You’ll be fluffing Mom’s pillows as she recovers from pushing a big-headed life ...

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Why ALL Bloggers Need Pinterest in 2021

January 8, 2021

As a Blogger, it’s very easy to concentrate on the content creation and forget about the old stuff. After spending so much time to write the copy, take photos, get the formatting just right, it’s super important to keep the post alive. While posting to the usual social feeds ...

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The Easiest Places to Camp near Vancouver – 2021 List

January 8, 2021

There are a lot of families taking a fresh step into the wonderful world of camping since international travel is pretty much impossible to plan for right now. While the idea of driving out into the middle of nowhere and setting up a camp to embrace a touch of the wild seems awesome (to me at ...

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Buy Cheaper Prescription Glasses

January 7, 2021

Have you been to an optician lately? Why are all the frames $500+? Since learning that it wasn’t normal to get a headache after reading for 10 minutes, or for words to be a little blurry on the page, I got an eye test. Then, of course came the exciting world of cool new glasses. Then, ...

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20 Parents Share What Want in their Next Family Car

January 5, 2021

Car shopping is hard enough without all the deals, APR calculations, special offers, and free floor mats. There are so many options for brand, SUV vs something small, gas vs. electric vs. hybrid. Where should we even start? Let’s start with the numbers and find the highest rated vehicles ...

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The 137 Best (Worst) DAD JOKES of All Time

January 4, 2021

Kid: I’m Hungry! Dad: Hi Hungry, I’m Dad If you’re cold, stand in the corner – it’s 90 degrees! Why do Golfers wear 2 pairs of socks? In case they get a hole in 1 Do you know the last thing my grandfather said to me before he kicked the bucket? “Grandson, ...

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Instagrammers Share Advice for Getting Kids to Love the Great Outdoors + printable worksheets

December 31, 2020

As usual, I’m stumped. It’s another rainy day and I long to be among the trees as huge drips fall to burst on my head. My daughter, however is much more comfortable on the couch, wrapped in a blanket and watching another episode. Is it a futile effort to try and get her to come with ...

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Building a blanket fort birthday

December 14, 2020

When you’re looking for ideas for indoor birthday parties or even rainy day activities, building a blanket fort it’s always a super fun option and with just a few adjustments, it can go from a blanket hanging over the couch, to epic indoor festival. To start, string a strong piece of rope or ...