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AKU acupressure – read the instructions FIRST

July 28, 2021

New electronics, flat-pack furniture, a sheet of metal spikes – one of these things needs the instructions before you start. In hindsight, perhaps they all do, but I really should have watched the instructional videos BEFORE I took off my socks and shoes and stepped on the Aku Acupressure Mat. YOWZA! @socialdad.ca I learned something today. Read the instructions before you stand on the spikes. Thanks ##Aku ♬ original sound – SocialDad Let’s go back to basics – What ...

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White Spot and Triple O’s Announce BC-wide Fundraising Day to Support Wild Fire Relief Efforts

July 22, 2021

On Thursday, July 29, the iconic B.C.-based restaurant chain White Spot and Triple O’s will be holding a fundraising day to support Canadian Red Cross relief efforts for those impacted by the hundreds of wildfires currently burning in B.C. Taking place at all 96 White Spot and Triple O’s ...

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Is the Coolest Cafe Racer in the World, Electric?

July 17, 2021

Growing up in the English countryside, I knew that freedom only really came from a car or a motorcycle. I remember my friend, Geoffrey was given a beaten-up 50cc Yamaha FS1 in a beautiful mixture of red paint and rusty holes, but to us, as we sped around the fields, it was freedom. The wind in ...

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LifeVac – The Anti-Choking Device That Saves Lives

July 12, 2021

If you’ve been in a terrifying situation when you see someone choking, having the knowledge of what to do can literally make a life or death difference. A few years ago I wrote about the time I was walking home from work, past a baseball field and a woman waved to me as she signaled that ...

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Stubborn Kids and how to get your way (hopefully)

July 10, 2021

Is anyone else’s day full of just trying to get the most menial tasks done but met with a brick wall? My daughter is a stubborn little thing and I’ve no clue where she gets it from (firm side-eye at my wife, although I totally think I may be to blame too!). There are a few really ...

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Why Do I Need a DeHumidifier?

July 9, 2021

sponsored I’ll be honest. When I started this campaign, I had to google ‘What is a Dehumidifier for?’ As it turns out, quite a lot! A dehumidifier helps reduce musty odors that can accompany mold and mildew. It reduces the potential development of mold on furniture, curtains, bed sheets ...

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50 Tips, Tricks, and Gadgets for Family Camping Success + a GIVEAWAY!

June 25, 2021

Family camping trips are, in theory, a lot of fun. However, after you’ve arrived, unpacked, got into the snacks, and set up your accommodations, that fateful question always arises. “What do we do now?” Luckily, you’re old pal James is here with a list of fun gadgets, ...

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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 ...

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 ...