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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 the Farmers’ Market. Because Rascals has such short legs it took him a long time to get there, so by the time he turned up, all the strawberries had been sold. “Don’t you have any ...

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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 ...

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My Daughter Won’t Sleep in Her Own Bed – a little help, please?

October 2, 2019

This isn’t one of those advice blogs where I go through a problem, find a solution by asking someone who actually knows what they’re doing, and then shares a simple fix. This is a call for action. A request for help from any parent who might have an answer. When it came for our ...

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Fall Camping – Sleeping Bag Test: #5DadsGoWild

October 1, 2019

Last year we froze. I bought the cheapest, last minute tent I could find ($29 poorly spent!) and I got in my sleeping bag after a long first day of meeting the other Dads at the first ever 5 Dads Go Wild camping trip. I was snuggled in but couldn’t help feeling the breeze from what I soon ...

Cars and Trucks

Winter Camping with the 2019 Ford Ranger

September 30, 2019

I know it’s actually Autumn, but it snowed so much I’m just calling it Winter. As part of the 5 Dads Go Wild camping trip in Manning Provincial Park, BC, I borrowed a 2019 Ford Ranger Lariat to get me there with all my stuff. I’ll start with the truck’s great points: ...

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I Figured Out the Root of All Arguments – for Grown-Ups and Kids

September 23, 2019

As I was just putting my daughter to bed and sitting silently in the dark as she drifted off, I was thinking about why she always asks for one more story or for me to just sit there until well after she’s asleep. She wants to know I’m still there, looking after her. But then, as my ...

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5 Best Spots In Vancouver for Insta-Worthy Fall Photos

September 23, 2019

At last, it’s officially Fall. The leaves are turning beautiful shades of orange and lining the city. Of course, the only way you can demonstrate for your love for the season is by persuading your husband/wife/partner/long-suffering friend/random strangers to take a photo of you, letting ...