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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 now! Spend more time doing the things that make you happy. Spend less time doing the things that don’t. Take more photos and share them with people who care. Don’t spend your life scrolling, ...

Dad-ing

What Dads Really Want This Father’s Day

May 14, 2021

A kayak and a Jeep. Disclaimer – these are some wide generalizations and a little satirical. I’m incredibly lucky to have a supportive partner who just handed me some avocado toast for the breakfast I forgot to make. But also: A shelf in the bathroom with products that aren’t ...

Dad-ing

Sometimes Dads just need to talk

May 10, 2021

Brace yourself, Father’s Day gift lists are coming (I’ve been working on one for months), but I want to briefly touch on mental health, specifically in fathers. In many cases, Fatherhood is incredibly isolating. The pressure to be a ‘good Dad’ and supportive husband ...

Brand Love

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 ...

Dad-ing

The go-anywhere, instant-setup rope swing

April 14, 2021

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, ...

Dad-ing

Mental Health Check-In, Resources, and Tips for a Post-COVID world

January 26, 2021

We’ve been stuck inside, wearing masks, working from home, and avoiding other people for around a year now and even though we’ve heard ‘New Normal’ a million times, does anyone know what that will look like? Personally, I’m excited about playdates and sending my ...

Dad-ing

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 ...

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 ...

Dad-ing

The Real Truth About The Man Cold

March 15, 2017

First of all, we need to drop the ‘man’ ahead of things like ‘cave’, ‘bag’ (it’s a purse, just own it), and above all, ‘cold’. I’m a man and I’m going through this terrible plight right now. My head hurts, I can’t ...