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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 Club, but don’t want to be locked into a commitment. Solution? – The Peloton phone app, which runs on both iOS (iPhones) and Android (everything else). While I don’t have one of ...

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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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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® ...

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Covid-19

March 15, 2020

We’re in some pretty stressful times right now and our kids are very quick to mirror how we’re acting, as well as naturally have some questions about what they’re hearing on the TV, radio, or just being close to you while talking to someone else. We’re in control As with ...

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9 Fun Activities for a 2 Week Quarantine

March 7, 2020

Everyone on TV is telling us that we might be confined to our homes for a couple of weeks thanks to the virus that’s getting everyone a little on edge. Sure, you’ve stocked up on canned goods, but you’re gonna get bored real quick, so here are 20 family-friendly activities you ...