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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 ...

Dad-ing, opinion

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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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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But I want the bluuuuue cup! The battle for control and choice with kids

April 2, 2021

Do this, don’t do that, stop licking the cat, brush your teeth, bedtime! Kids don’t get much choice in most of their day and this often leads to two situations: 1. Tantrums and breakdowns. 2. Requesting a particular cup, fork, toy, game, and then a tantrum. Often at the worst ...

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A Gnu Kind of Kids’ Snack + Giveaway!

January 22, 2021

I’m continuing my mission to support local and the latest is GnuSanté, a Burnaby-based beverage company that lives with the express purpose of delivering honest, nutritional benefits. They use simple, healthy, non-GMO ingredients, sourced as locally as possible, and formulate them to ...

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The 137 Best (Worst) DAD JOKES of All Time

January 4, 2021

Kid: I’m Hungry! Dad: Hi Hungry, I’m Dad If you’re cold, stand in the corner – it’s 90 degrees! Why do Golfers wear 2 pairs of socks? In case they get a hole in 1 Do you know the last thing my grandfather said to me before he kicked the bucket? “Grandson, ...

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The Great BC Getaway Giveaway

October 1, 2020

“Any plans for the weekend?” – whatsherface in the office lunchroom “Oh, just heading out of town for a quick break.” – you. That feeling of telling that workmate you never really liked that you’re going on vacation was incredible. Not that we have ...

Cars and Trucks

Everything We Know About the 2021 Ford Bronco and the Bronco Sport – Canadian Model Prices

June 14, 2020

The Ford Bronco has been an icon for Americana, living wildly and adventure since the 1960s. Now, at long last, the beautiful icon is getting updated to cope with a new landscape. There have been many sneaked looks and rumours, including that there are 3 versions to suit a range of target ...

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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 ...