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Everything You Wanted to Know about CBD but were afraid to ask

June 11, 2021

sponsored review I have so many questions about CBD, specifically, its use in various therapies, remedies, and supplements. As someone who doesn’t even like to take allergy medication unless my Doctor tells me I need it, I’ve been a little timid about branching into CBDs, even when many of my friends rave about their uses in daily life. I will admit that my trepidation is based on how little I know on the subject, so when BC-based Sunnyside Botanicals got in touch to offer a ...

Cars and Trucks, opinion

How to Find the Right Car Dealership

June 9, 2021

It really shouldn’t be hard to find a good car dealership, but surprisingly it is. I want to be able to trust the person I’m talking to, feel heard and understood, and know that if there’s any issues through the whole process of buying the car to the lifetime of the car that ...

Dad-ing, opinion

32 Life Lessons From a Dad

May 23, 2021

As I sat in the bath, thinking about how fleeting life is, trying to concentrate on the book I haven’t really been enjoying, my mind wandered and landed on a few things that make perfect sense. In fact, they’re so simple that it’s a bit crazy to not do them, starting right ...

Brand Love, Dad-ing

The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift List for Father-Figures, Dad Bloggers, and DadFluencers

May 20, 2021

Many inspiring content creators are taking their Dad-Life and turning it into a side-hustle or creative outlet. From David Pierre’s art on Instagram to Casey Palmer’s blog on family life and his experiences through Fatherhood, there’s something for everyone. As well as those ...

Dad-ing

Science Day! 5 Fun Experiments for Kids

May 17, 2021

Oh, joy. Another weekend where it’s still not safe to go anywhere or see anyone. So we’re having a ‘Science Day!’. Lots of messy experiments to keep our tactile and curious daughter busy for a few hours. Rainbow Pancakes Recipe We had to start the day with some ...

Dad-ing

What Dads Really Want This Father’s Day

May 14, 2021

A kayak and a Jeep. Disclaimer – these are some wide generalizations and a little satirical. I’m incredibly lucky to have a supportive partner who just handed me some avocado toast for the breakfast I forgot to make. But also: A shelf in the bathroom with products that aren’t ...

Dad-ing

Sometimes Dads just need to talk

May 10, 2021

Brace yourself, Father’s Day gift lists are coming (I’ve been working on one for months), but I want to briefly touch on mental health, specifically in fathers. In many cases, Fatherhood is incredibly isolating. The pressure to be a ‘good Dad’ and supportive husband ...

Dad-ing

The Very Specific Mother’s Day Gift List That I’m Not Allowed to Change

May 4, 2021

That’s right, it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday May 9th and buying gifts is a real pain. Not because we don’t love our Mums, Grandmothers, Aunties, or Mother-figure in our lives, but because we need that special gift to demonstrate exactly how much we love them. It has to be ...

Brand Love

EARTH MONTH GIVEAWAY! Win an eScooter & pair of Vessi shoes!

April 19, 2021

To celebrate Earth Month, I teamed up with my amazing friends at Urban Machina and Vessi to giveaway a HUGE prize! One lucky winner will get: An EVOLV City electric scooter from Urban Machina (MSRP $999 CAD) One pair of waterproof Vessi shoes (MSRP $80-$100+) To enter, follow the steps below ...