I'm not a great cook, although I do have a few staples that I've got down to a fine art, including my spaghetti bolognese, Japanese Katsu curry, and my Dad's "famous winter stew". However, after getting my first real kitchen gadget I've discovered the amazing...
It's either my year-long use of christmas themed socks or constant talk of exterior holiday lighting that has earned me a reputation for being fond of the best flipping time of year. So I was beside myself when I got the nod to see what the...
Being a parent can be a lonely lifestyle. Sure you exchange pleasantries with other parents at the park or when your child shares, waves at, or accosts another, but it's often hard to meet people to talk to when you're only company is a baby. Some...
If you're reading this as a future parent, welcome to a world of other people's advice. Some you'll find works, some doesn't. When we were expecting, I would often get advice from people who had never actually had kids, but seemed to (think they) knew a...
Some days, it's all about you. I don't mean that everyone's focus is on you and you'll get showered with compliments. It's not your birthday. I mean that sometimes it's totally fine to put everyone else's agenda and sometimes even feelings to the side. While that's...
Even though it's scorching inside and you'd rather be soaking your feet in a bucket of icy water, you need to take your family outside. Sure they don't like the heat, the sun, or the activities that you planned, but you need to do something with...
Wow that's probably my best alliteration so far. Since losing almost 95lbs since my junk-food and all-nighter university days to now, I've discovered the happiness that comes from being in touch with what I eat, what I wear, and how I spend my time. [caption id="attachment_1672" align="aligncenter"...
I came to Vancouver, BC from England in 2013 with my Canadian wife, who I met in London and we haven't looked back. I'd visited beautiful British Columbia as home-port in my days working on cruise ships, but never dreamed that I'd call it home. One...
#sponsored I need to give two very clear disclaimers here. I'm not a model and I don't really know anything about fashion. What I do know is how to dress for the office, and what feels comfy. My previous clothing choices for going hiking usually consist of...
#sponsored At last, we had the perfect combination of a sunny day and no scheduled appointments, play dates, or activities. It was time to finish the lemonade stand and make some money. In case you missed Part One and Two, here are the links: https://www.socialdad.ca/2017/06/02/summer-diy-lemonade-stand-part-one/ https://www.socialdad.ca/2017/06/11/diy-lemonade-stand-part-two-shopping-list-and-painting/ While my nieces were...