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8 Tips for Better Family Photos

January 24, 2023

Taking Better Family Photos: Tips for Capturing Lasting Memories Family photos are a great way to capture memories and keep them alive for years to come. Whether you’re a professional photographer or just an amateur with a camera, there are some tips and tricks that can help you take better family photos. Here are some of the best ways to make sure your family photos look great! All that being said, I much prefer candid, unposed photos. They look more genuine and you really see the family ...

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation launches the Men’s Health Checklist

November 9, 2022

The lies we tell ourselves aren’t helping. “Oh, it’s probably nothing”, “I’m fine”, “All good, just a bit tired”. Too often, it’s either the fear of exaggerating the ‘Man Cold’, even when we feel like garbage, or being ...

Top 10 things to do, see, and buy at the Fall Baby Show Vancouver this October

October 18, 2022

The Baby Show is considered Canada’s Leading Pregnancy and Parenting Event, they’ve been hosting it in Toronto for several years, but this is their first-ever Vancouver Show. The event provides an opportunity for pregnant people and new parents, in an inclusive and supportive place to ...

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Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Kids – 10 Tips to help school drop-off

October 3, 2022

My daughter would have to be handed off to her teacher in the morning. Floods of tears from her and an enormous feeling of guilt from me. How could I just walk away knowing that she’s so sad and anxious? Even though I knew she’d be distracted quickly and move on with her day, she ...

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The 2022 Christmas Gift Guide

September 21, 2022

Oooh yeah! It’s that time again. The stores are setting up displays while tweets rain down on my feed with complaints of “it’s too early!” and “we haven’t even had Halloween yet.” Well, I love everything Holiday related and have waited long enough. So, unlike those recipe posts that make you ...

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The Last Week Before School. What’s a Routine?

August 29, 2022

For us, school is going back next week and we’re a mixed bag of emotions. My little one is a bit nervous. There’s going to be a new teacher, a new group of friends to navigate, and more pressure to grow up. As parents, we’ve been trying to sympathize and ease her into the idea of going back to ...

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Make it a Sustainable Back-To-School Season

July 20, 2022

You know what it’s like – new school year, time to get things in order. We salvaged what we could from her battered lunch bag but we’re refreshing with some sustainably made lunch boxes, cutlery, and bento boxes from Minimal, who sent us the items to test. As always, if we ...

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Disney On Ice is Coming Back to Vancouver – Get your PreSale tickets here

July 14, 2022

After three years, Disney on Ice will return to Vancouver. Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures will be happening from November 23 to 27 at the Pacific Coliseum and tickets go on sale this week! Get your tickets first – via this PreSale link: ...

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Self Image: How Men Can Feel Good in Their Body

July 2, 2022

We’ve talked about the body positivity movement before, and how it can benefit men just as much as women. Everyone wants to feel good about themselves, so are you comfortable in your own skin? Contrary to popular belief, body positivity is still about taking care of yourself and being healthy, ...

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