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DIY Lemonade Stand – Part Three: Finished!

June 25, 2017

#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: DIY Lemonade Stand – Part One: The Pre-Build DIY Lemonade Stand – Part Two: Shopping List and Painting While my nieces were away, I used a little No More Nails and some small screws to stick the four wooden crates together. Once they were ...

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Read The North This Canada Day

June 21, 2017

Sponsored Oh, Canada. You really are a beautiful place of talented entrepreneurs, anecdotes of your founders and the trading travelers, glorious mountains ripe for the climbing, and coasts that inspire even the faintest of imaginations. For some reason, perhaps because you want to keep them all ...

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Win – Dad’s Book of Awesome Science Experiments

June 15, 2017

I’ve always loved science experiments. Even though most of mine never really worked, it was fascinating to see what happened. My favourites were always ones where things exploded, oozed something, or grew into something else. I suppose that’s why I love gardening. The whole process ...

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What It Really Means to Be a Dad

June 14, 2017

Through IVF, sleepless nights, early mornings, and many lessons learned, I’ve loved every second of being a new Dad. I’ve learned about the stereotypes around ‘typical’ men who play it cool or let the Mum do the work. I don’t want to be that kind of man. ...

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DIY Lemonade Stand – Part Two: Shopping List and Painting

June 11, 2017

*Read in a cool intro voice* Previously on SocialDad – [Part One: The Pre-Build] At last, the sun came back out and baby went for a nap at just the right time, giving me and my nieces the perfect opportunity to get out the paint brushes and start working on their lemonade stand. We, well ...

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2017’s Top 5 Must-See Vancouver Sights

June 6, 2017

Ah, beautiful Vancouver. The home of some of the best beaches, snowiest mountains, and TripAdvisor’s best park in the World! This summer, over 10 million tourists are expected to enjoy the sights and scenery of Vancouver, BC. According to statistics released by Tourism Vancouver, the ...

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DIY Lemonade Stand – Part One: The Pre-Build

June 2, 2017

#Sponsored Taking inspiration from my very handy and DIY-inclined father, I want to be the type of dad who can make things. As I have to start somewhere, and because my own daughter is a little young to have her first business opportunity, I’m making a lemonade stand for my two nieces. ...

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A Dad’s Guide To Father’s Day

May 30, 2017

At last, it’s our turn. We celebrated Mother’s Day in May, with a thoughtful card, flowers, and a few well-intended gifts. I’m a relatively new Dad and this is only my second Father’s Day. I’ve learned that most of us Dads are a peculiar bunch, combining ...

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Interview: Four Fathers

May 28, 2017

I’m relatively new to the exciting world of Dad Blogging, though have been writing blogs for years. One of the first things that I discovered about the community is how supportive it is. All the fathers are willing to help, support, and occasionally vent in a safe space full of ...

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