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NOT sponsored When I was younger, New Balance shoes were always a little plain. I always saw them as typical 90s Dad shoes, worn by men on American TV who tucked their t-shirts into their blue jeans. Fast forward 30 years and I find myself scrolling through the New Balance online store in search of the right balance of arch support and utility, without looking like I’m trying too hard. Has it become a bit of a cult? (In a good way! Not the “here, drink this, we’re all ...
Early Earth Month – Why One NFT Team in Mexico are Cleaning Up
As we all know, Earth Month is in April and becomes more and more important as our climate goes past any recoverable tipping point. In fact, the Amazon Rainforest may be there sooner than we think: “A study suggests the world’s largest rainforest is losing its ability to bounce back ...
How to Set Up a Resolution-Busting Home Gym
I know we’re finishing off our Toblerones and leftover turkey sandwiches (so good), but eventually, we (I) will have to shift into the same old new year’s resolution mindset. I know I say this every year, but since the past year has been an absolute mess, I’m putting myself ...
Teaching Gratitude and Reflection Over the Holidays
We try every year to push the lesson that ‘it’s better to give than receive’ and force them to say please and thank you, but lecturing isn’t the way we’re going to see results. Slowing down in a situation and taking in what’s going on and how we feel in the ...
But I want the bluuuuue cup! The battle for control and choice with kids
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 ...
The #1 Job of a Parent – Be the Boundary
Oh, parenting. It seems endless because it is. It’s an incredible opportunity to raise the future better than our own. It’s also really tough sometimes, so any lessons found along the way are worth sharing. Kids are learning and acting out their feelings as they feel them and ...
50 Tips, Tricks, and Gadgets for Family Camping Success + a GIVEAWAY!
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, ...
The Very Specific Mother’s Day Gift List That I’m Not Allowed to Change
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 ...
The go-anywhere, instant-setup rope swing
I admit it, I’m out of ideas for ways to keep my 5-year-old occupied so when the people behind the Tree Climbing Rope and Kids Disc Swing set reached out, I jumped at it! Features: Safe and Strong Bearing Capacity – Thickened and lengthened PE rope, with an appropriate soft touch, ...