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Review: OSIM uCozy 3D Neck and Shoulder Massager

May 13, 2020

All this working from home has me hunched over my laptop and ending each day stiff and uncomfortable. Thankfully, the lovely people at OSIM reached out to me and asked me if I’d like to try out the OSIM uCozy 3D Neck & Shoulder Massager. Yes. Yes, I would. It’s designed to work on your neck, lumbar, thighs, or calves and has twin rotating pressure ‘kneeding nodes’ under the fabric. The heating mode can be either on or off with a press of the mode/power button. ...

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Using the Peloton App for Outdoor Running – 30 Day FREE Trial

May 4, 2020

Unsponsored review Real talk, I find running incredibly boring. It doesn’t matter how picturesque the scenery, and there’s a lot here in North Vancouver, I just get bored and lose motivation after about 20 minutes and want to go home. I’ve always fancied the idea of a Running ...

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Standing Behind Brands That Empower Acts of Kindness

April 29, 2020

Given the current climate, we could all use a little pick me up story. As a Dad who tries to remain somewhat stylish, or at least comfy, a good pair of socks is important, but for those who don’t have access to clean clothes, a fresh pair can mean the world. There have been lots of incredible ...

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Retro Gaming System Giveaway

April 21, 2020

Since we’re all staying safe at home right now, I wanted to give away something fun. The Atari Flashback X is a mini version of the classic Atari console and has 110 games built-in, including: Space Invaders Asteroids Jungle Hunt Pitfall! Frogger Centipede Adventure II For a chance to ...

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DIY Living Room Carnival: 7 Fun Activities

April 19, 2020

Anyone else bored out of their minds? How about your kids? If they’re climbing the walls like my daughter, this is a great way to spend an afternoon. You can stretch it out even longer by getting them to help build the games and bake the snacks. Knock the Cans – make a pyramid from ...

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Best Discounts and Freebies for #FrontLineHeroes and First-Responders

April 7, 2020

We owe everything to those on the front-lines. From grocery store workers (give them a pay-rise already) to cleaners, mail carriers, hospital staff, doctors, nurses, emergency services, and everyone else putting themselves between us and harm’s way. Rightly so, brands are stepping up and ...

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Working From Home? Here’s How to Separate Your Life and Your Laptop

April 6, 2020

Those of us lucky enough to be still working are trying to balance family life and trying to get our jobs done remotely. As a parent, this is obviously tricky and easy to fall into a number of traps: Getting distracted by kids Losing track of your hours and working beyond 9-5 Stop taking care ...

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Stop Stressing, We’re All Just Winging It

March 31, 2020

Spring Break is over, or so they tell me. As you know, we’ve drifted into some kind of range of days where vacation has ended but our kids are meant to be learning stuff. What, exactly I’m not sure. But something. As parents, we’re expected to do an awful lot, but in this ...

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RT #ShareaSquareCanada to raise $1 for Canada’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund

March 28, 2020

Kimberly Clark has facilitated a donation of $100,000 to United Way Centraide Canada’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund to help the most vulnerable populations receive critical community services and support during this global crisis. Additionally, 100,000 rolls of Cottonelle® ...