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Task Transition Time: what it is and why men need it

March 27, 2021

I have no idea why this is, but men often need some transition time between tasks before being asked about something new. We’re simple creatures, there’s no arguing that but when we put our full attention to something or have been busy with work, grocery shopping, driving, or making the dinner, sometimes we just need a second to decompress and let our minds find balance before providing any sort of value in a conversation. Ever wonder why we finish doing something and spend 10 ...

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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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Summer Fun Giveaway – Win a Globber Scooter

July 16, 2020

My daughter just got a Globber Scooter and she loves it! The handles are super-sturdy, the break works (thankfully!), and the light-up wheels are big and make the ride nice and smooth. This folding scooter from Globber is awesome. The lean-to-steer action is intuitive and easy to learn. And on ...

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Navigating a Toddler’s Fears

May 1, 2019

My daughter is at the age where monsters under the bed are becoming very real. Her capacity for imagination is developing and it’s all very new and worrying to her. Somewhere around two to three years old, children learn to be anxious and afraid of things, even if it’s entirely ...

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SocialDad’s Famous Spaghetti Recipe

March 8, 2019

It’s really hard to get my daughter to eat anything but a few foods, and they’re usually some kind of breaded chicken, scrambled egg, or grilled cheese sandwich. The only between-meal snacks she gets is fruit or carrots, but it would be really nice if she’d eat what we’re eating for dinner. I’m ...

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Passing on a Love for Storytime

March 1, 2019

I was always so excited to start a new book when I was a boy. In particular, I remember sitting in bed and trying to keep my eyes open, battling off sleep to finish another chapter of Roald Dahl’s The Witches. I read all of his books, but it was always that one which I used to read with ...

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Are you a PC Insiders subscriber?

February 4, 2019

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the PC Insiders subscription service. All opinions are 100% mine. The PC Insiders program is a new subscription service from Loblaws that is available to PC Optimum loyalty members. Life always seems to be super busy and ...

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My Planet-Saving Diet Plan

February 1, 2019

First of all, I’m making this public pledge to you so that I actually do it this time. I’ve been plateauing, hard, so need to mix it up. Also, I might save the world. You may have heard recently in the news that eating meat is super bad for the environment. While delicious, the ...

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The Power of Brands Who Pick Sides

January 16, 2019

You’re either with them or against them, and that’s the whole point. When a brand shows what’s expected of the people it draws a line in the sand to which the audience (consumers) can decide where to stand. The recent Gillette advert has gone viral on social media as it ...

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