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Is the Coolest Cafe Racer in the World, Electric?

July 17, 2021

Growing up in the English countryside, I knew that freedom only really came from a car or a motorcycle. I remember my friend, Geoffrey was given a beaten-up 50cc Yamaha FS1 in a beautiful mixture of red paint and rusty holes, but to us, as we sped around the fields, it was freedom. The wind in our faces as we dodged the cows and flicked up what they left behind. It was messy but there was nothing like it. That was the only motorcycle I ever rode but the feeling never left. Those formative ...

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LifeVac – The Anti-Choking Device That Saves Lives

July 12, 2021

If you’ve been in a terrifying situation when you see someone choking, having the knowledge of what to do can literally make a life or death difference. A few years ago I wrote about the time I was walking home from work, past a baseball field and a woman waved to me as she signaled that ...

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Stubborn Kids and how to get your way (hopefully)

July 10, 2021

Is anyone else’s day full of just trying to get the most menial tasks done but met with a brick wall? My daughter is a stubborn little thing and I’ve no clue where she gets it from (firm side-eye at my wife, although I totally think I may be to blame too!). There are a few really ...

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Why Do I Need a DeHumidifier?

July 9, 2021

sponsored I’ll be honest. When I started this campaign, I had to google ‘What is a Dehumidifier for?’ As it turns out, quite a lot! A dehumidifier helps reduce musty odors that can accompany mold and mildew. It reduces the potential development of mold on furniture, curtains, bed sheets ...

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50 Tips, Tricks, and Gadgets for Family Camping Success + a GIVEAWAY!

June 25, 2021

Family camping trips are, in theory, a lot of fun. However, after you’ve arrived, unpacked, got into the snacks, and set up your accommodations, that fateful question always arises. “What do we do now?” Luckily, you’re old pal James is here with a list of fun gadgets, ...

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32 Life Lessons From a Dad

May 23, 2021

As I sat in the bath, thinking about how fleeting life is, trying to concentrate on the book I haven’t really been enjoying, my mind wandered and landed on a few things that make perfect sense. In fact, they’re so simple that it’s a bit crazy to not do them, starting right ...

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Science Day! 5 Fun Experiments for Kids

May 17, 2021

Oh, joy. Another weekend where it’s still not safe to go anywhere or see anyone. So we’re having a ‘Science Day!’. Lots of messy experiments to keep our tactile and curious daughter busy for a few hours. Rainbow Pancakes Recipe We had to start the day with some ...

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The Very Specific Mother’s Day Gift List That I’m Not Allowed to Change

May 4, 2021

That’s right, it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday May 9th and buying gifts is a real pain. Not because we don’t love our Mums, Grandmothers, Aunties, or Mother-figure in our lives, but because we need that special gift to demonstrate exactly how much we love them. It has to be ...

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EARTH MONTH GIVEAWAY! Win an eScooter & pair of Vessi shoes!

April 19, 2021

To celebrate Earth Month, I teamed up with my amazing friends at Urban Machina and Vessi to giveaway a HUGE prize! One lucky winner will get: An EVOLV City electric scooter from Urban Machina (MSRP $999 CAD) One pair of waterproof Vessi shoes (MSRP $80-$100+) To enter, follow the steps below ...