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30 days with the Huawei P40 Pro

July 30, 2020

It’s been a little over a month since I got my Huawei P40 Pro for review and ongoing testing (unboxing and set-up blog) and I wanted to check-in to share my experiences of life with the new device. In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been talking about this phone a LOT! I continue to be amazed with the zoom on this thing! @HuaweiMobileCAN #HuaweiP40 #visionaryphotography pic.twitter.com/4kvQKCgEkL — James R.C. Smith (@jamesrcs) July 5, 2020 HUAWEI OS Adopting a new operating ...

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Get Back To School Ready – Gear and Tech Wishlist

July 28, 2020

Disclaimer: This list contains affiliate links, brand-love, and sponsored content How is it almost September? The March-August blur shouldn’t count and we should just start summer vacation over again. Having said that, I’m sure all us parents are pretty excited to get the kids ...

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Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Tech Giveaway

July 24, 2020

Yay for Summer! Boo to mosquitoes. They’re the worst and they always come out when you’re enjoying the season. Did you know that mosquitoes are attracted to: A steady-flow of CO2. If you’re exercising or doing some kind of activity, they’ll be all over you. Dark colours ...

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Rent Anything in Vancouver with Ruckify – Plus GET $25 FREE CREDIT

July 22, 2020

Anyone else needed a power tool for one job but didn’t want to buy it and have it collect dust? Or maybe you fancy going paddleboarding? Good news! Now you can rent all your gear from people in Vancouver. SIGN UP HERE FOR YOUR $25 FREE CREDIT Ruckify is the world’s largest online ...

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Summer Fun Giveaway – Win a Globber Scooter

July 16, 2020

My daughter just got a Globber Scooter and she loves it! The handles are super-sturdy, the break works (thankfully!), and the light-up wheels are big and make the ride nice and smooth. This folding scooter from Globber is awesome. The lean-to-steer action is intuitive and easy to learn. And on ...

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Camping In Phase 3, British Columbia: What You Need To Know

July 10, 2020

The trees didn’t notice we were gone but I sure missed them. For a few shorts months our plans were stopped for our own sake. Now we’re being let out for good behaviour and I couldn’t be happier. As much as we wear masks and sanitize everything while pottering about town, ...

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Two Quick and Easy Recipes – Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons and The Fluffiest Pancakes, Ever

June 25, 2020

As you can imagine, I love really easy recipes, especially ones that taste amazing. I have been making these for a while and thought it only fair that I’d share the best chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons ever, plus the secret to fluffy pancakes. With the help of Burnbrae Farms egg ...

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Write Your Will in Under 20 Minutes with WillFul – PLUS A GIVEAWAY!

June 22, 2020

Making a will is something I’ve been putting off for a long time. I didn’t know where to start, if I have to work with an expensive lawyer, and I had no idea how difficult it is to pass my possessions on without one. While going through a lawyer can cost over a thousand dollars (or ...

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How to Make a DIY Mud Kitchen from Wooden Pallets

June 21, 2020

A Mud Kitchen is a play kitchen (like the Ikea ones) for outside, usually containing an area for sand and/or water for hours (hopefully) of tactile play. I used: 2 Wooden pallets (free) Tools (drill/screwdriver, saw, pencil) Paint/Latex primer Screws Here are the step-by-step easy instructions: ...