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The Blindingly Obvious Thing that All Men Need – Actually, there are a few.

February 20, 2023

Men are simple. We say what we mean, and we mean what we say. Unless we’re navigating the feelings of those we care about, or those who can make our lives more complicated if we say the wrong thing. It’s exhausting, so if you see us ‘resting our eyes’ as all Dads do, it’s because of the mental work it takes to translate what we want to say into something that doesn’t ruin a perfectly good day, is hard. Something we don’t ask for is affection. I ...

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Heading to the gym? Don’t make these 5 gym mistakes

February 2, 2022

Are you making a big change or promising yourself to be healthier next year? Start off on the right foot by avoiding these common gym mistakes. Wear the right gear (including a good mask!) I’ve injured myself so many times by wearing the wrong shoes on the treadmill. The wrong gear can ...

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Convincing Myself That I Deserve Happiness

June 14, 2019

For an awfully long time, in fact, it’s so long that I don’t remember anything different, I have always stopped myself doing things that would bring me happiness or a moment of what feels like selfishness. I have been putting a much higher priority on task-based achievements or ...

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The 3 Surprises of Woods on Pender

June 4, 2018

Ever since we moved to Vancouver from London, UK, I’ve wanted to visit more of the local islands. I know that most of them are a short ferry ride away and have readily available adventures just waiting for me, but I never made it a priority. This summer, we’re pushing ...

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Celebrating Mother’s Day and Help BC Women’s Hospital

April 23, 2018

Head’s up – Mother’s Day is coming up fast. BC Women’s Hospital + Health centre have a couple of ways that you can do something for a mother in your life as well as helping out a good cause. Between April 24 – May 13, local businesses and restaurants in Vancouver, ...

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Spring Gardening – What to Plant and When to Plant it

March 30, 2018

Hooray for the Spring! I can finally take my daughter outside without having to put on six layers. I want to make sure that we have another summer of growing what we eat, even if it’s just a couple of crops. It starts off with the preparation. I used a few ...

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The Very Weird World of Playground Chats

March 21, 2018

Going to the playground with my daughter is always fun. She has a great time running around, picking up dirt, sliding down the slide and petting friendly dogs and becoming best friends with kids she’s never met before. That’s all great, until the parents have to look up from ...