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The Easiest Places to Camp near Vancouver – 2021 List

January 8, 2021

There are a lot of families taking a fresh step into the wonderful world of camping since international travel is pretty much impossible to plan for right now. While the idea of driving out into the middle of nowhere and setting up a camp to embrace a touch of the wild seems awesome (to me at least), doing that with the family in tow might not be possible. To make camping approachable to more and to encourage everyone to get out and enjoy our lush environment and local scenery, here are the ...

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Building a blanket fort birthday

December 14, 2020

When you’re looking for ideas for indoor birthday parties or even rainy day activities, building a blanket fort it’s always a super fun option and with just a few adjustments, it can go from a blanket hanging over the couch, to epic indoor festival. To start, string a strong piece of rope or ...

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Camping with a Toddler: 5 Things I Wish I’d Packed

July 13, 2019

Our car was ridiculously full. In fact, it was so full we had to leave our Ford Focus at home and borrow my sister in-law’s SUV. We packed everything we could possibly need. Tents, sleeping bags, air mattresses, a hammock, plenty of food including the ingredients for salads (who eats a ...

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New Year’s Resolution – Tips to Fix Your Finances

December 30, 2018

The new year is a wonderful time for making a change for the better. Personally, aside from hitting the gym even harder, cutting back on the chocolates, and making more time for reading, I want to make my finances really secure. Since we’ve spent so much money, well basically all our ...

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#5DadsGoWild: 2019 Ford F150 Review

September 19, 2018

What a sight, the F150 in fire truck red. I know that’s probably not the official colour name, but I can’t help but be reminded of my boyhood years looking up as the fire trucks would speed past. The bright red, the heroes sitting in their uniforms, off to save another day. This is ...

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DIY: Build a No-Tool Doll House

September 1, 2018

A few weeks ago, I made a tiny door and put it in the garden. My daughter thought it was for elves, so that’s what I let her believe. Yesterday it disappeared! “Oh!” I said. “Perhaps the elves took it back. Maybe they’re building a house.” They weren’t, ...

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Last of the Summer Camping – with a 2018 Ford Explorer

August 17, 2018

It’s pretty much the end of another Summer. The heat is starting to be a little more bearable, the nights are turning cooler, and my daughter is starting pre-school in just a few short weeks. We wanted to make the most of it by heading on a family camping trip, from Vancouver, through the ...

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Men and IVF – We Need to Talk

April 12, 2018

I recently saw a tweet from the Huffington Post UK with the headline, ‘Male Infertility Most Common Reason For IVF Treatment, UK Audit Reveals’. Male infertility most common reason for IVF treatment, UK audit reveals https://t.co/1rWmDgnQMn pic.twitter.com/pQsc8m81qr — ...

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12 Tips for Traveling with a Baby

March 28, 2018

It’s almost Summer, which means it’s almost time for road trips, flights to somewhere lovely, or a bus ride to the beach. Either way, you’re going to need to prepare. If only there were 12 easy tips to help. Hang on a second. Look! Here are 12 easy tips to make ...