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Starbucks Announces Their Holiday Cup Designs

November 6, 2019

It’s happening! I saw the ‘No Peeking’ stickers on ominous brown boxes in my local Starbucks over the weekend and I knew something great was coming. Although I can’t actually believe it’s almost the Christmas season, I’m always happy to see the famous ...

FlashFood – The app that will cut your grocery bill in half

November 5, 2019

I spend too much on my groceries, and I almost never look at the best before dates. Often, I don’t even look at the price, though I’m usually surprised when I have to pay for my weekly shop and it’s more than I expected (or I’ve put a few too many things in my cart ...

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10 Tips for a Safe Halloween – including the Dad Tax rule

October 27, 2019

Halloween, the only time we actively encourage our kids to walk around at night, knock on random doors and accept candy from strangers. However, there are a few tips to make sure the kids stay safer than otherwise thought. Wear something reflective. Drivers can’t see you, especially if ...

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Bedtime Stories: The Fox Who Loved Pumpkins

October 25, 2019

Every night my daughter asks for a new made-up story and since she loves them so much, I figured I should start writing them down so I don’t forget. —– Every Autumn, Charlie the Fox would get very excited indeed. As well as the candy at Halloween, the leaves turning brown, and the cooler ...

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Bedtime Stories: Rascals and the Strawberry Farm

October 11, 2019

Every night my daughter asks for a new made-up story and since she loves them so much, I figured I should start writing them down so I don’t forget. —– Rascals the Hedgehog was very spikey and very hungry and he particularly fancied some juicy strawberries, so he headed off to ...

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Disney On Ice – Vancouver Ticket GIVEAWAY

October 7, 2019

Great news! I’m giving away a family pack of four opening night tickets to this Fall’s hottest (coldest) show, Disney On Ice – Mickey’s Search Party. The tickets are for 7pm, Thursday 28th November 2019. Embark on a quest with Mickey Mouse and pals as they follow Captain ...

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5 Dads Go Wild – What You Didn’t See on Instagram

October 6, 2019

It’s all over for another year and I’m probably not the only one of the group that is pretty gutted. We’ve been talking daily about the logistics for the trip. What to pack, what we’re going to eat, what we think the weather was going to be, and who was most likely to be ...

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Disney On Ice is Coming to Vancouver!

October 4, 2019

This Fall, Mickey’s Search Party is coming to Vancouver to bring the magic closer than ever. This brand-new immersive ice skating experience brings the magic closer to fans than ever before through engaging elements that take place on the ice, in the air, and in the seats, as performer ...