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The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift List for Mom Bloggers and MomFluencers

April 1, 2021

There are so many inspiring content creators who are taking their Mom-Life and turning it into a side-hustle or creative outlet. From Kayla Buell on YouTube, SheWearsLove on Instagram, to Karlene Karst’s blog on family recipes, there’s something for everyone. Often it can seem like since they’re getting samples and goodies from brands to feature on their channel, so how are you meant to find a unique and fun gift? Well, of course, SocialDad has your back. Here’s a ...

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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 ...

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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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Stocking Fillers and Gifts so awesome you cross out Santa’s name and write your own

October 12, 2020

There’s no way you’re letting the man in red take the credit for these toys, gifts, and fun 2020 distractions. It’s time to write ‘love from Santa’ on the toothbrush, Old Spice gift box, and the Satsuma orange already back in the fruit bowl. You get the credit for ...

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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 ...

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30 days with the Huawei P40 Pro

July 30, 2020

It’s been a little over a month since I got my Huawei P40 Pro for review and ongoing testing (unboxing and set-up blog) and I wanted to check-in to share my experiences of life with the new device. In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been talking about this phone a LOT! I ...

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Get Back To School Ready – Gear and Tech Wishlist

July 28, 2020

Disclaimer: This list contains affiliate links, brand-love, and sponsored content How is it almost September? The March-August blur shouldn’t count and we should just start summer vacation over again. Having said that, I’m sure all us parents are pretty excited to get the kids ...

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Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Tech Giveaway

July 24, 2020

Yay for Summer! Boo to mosquitoes. They’re the worst and they always come out when you’re enjoying the season. Did you know that mosquitoes are attracted to: A steady-flow of CO2. If you’re exercising or doing some kind of activity, they’ll be all over you. Dark colours ...

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How to Make a DIY Mud Kitchen from Wooden Pallets

June 21, 2020

A Mud Kitchen is a play kitchen (like the Ikea ones) for outside, usually containing an area for sand and/or water for hours (hopefully) of tactile play. I used: 2 Wooden pallets (free) Tools (drill/screwdriver, saw, pencil) Paint/Latex primer Screws Here are the step-by-step easy instructions: ...