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How to Set Up a Resolution-Busting Home Gym

December 26, 2021

I know we’re finishing off our Toblerones and leftover turkey sandwiches (so good), but eventually, we (I) will have to shift into the same old new year’s resolution mindset. I know I say this every year, but since the past year has been an absolute mess, I’m putting myself first. I want to feel good and I’m going to work on myself without excuse or guilt. Right now the gyms are all closed indefinitely, and that really sucks. I love working out. Getting sweaty and ...

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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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Dad Test Drive: 2019 Ford Edge Titanium

July 5, 2019

An SUV with a firm grasp on performance, the Ford Edge has been carving out its own niche between the nippy Escape and the sturdy Explorer. I’ve been wanted to try the new Edge for a while, especially as a viable family car and replacement for my Ford Focus. As a Dad, my main criteria are ...

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How Do You Shave?

June 5, 2019

Last night, at the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs event in Vancouver (I work for a tremendously driven woman) I met the talented people behind Well Kept. Natalie and Emilie are all about women empowerment and living sustainably. “We were looking for simple products, with natural ...

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Life Restoration – Finding a vehicle to fix: Part One.

March 13, 2019

As a boy, dreaming of the day I’d be able to get behind a wheel and taste freedom, I’ve always loved cars. Not just the vehicles themselves but the idea of opening the door, getting in, turning the key and going wherever I wanted. Growing up in England, the options were mostly small ...

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5 Charitable Christmas Gifts

November 7, 2018

We all know that Christmas is really about gifts (as well as being nice to each other and talking to people you love, etc. etc.) However, the best part of the gifts is the feeling you get when you give them, especially if the recipient is super grateful. This year, give something to someone who ...

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Getting into Whisky with the Whisky Wisemen

October 24, 2018

I’ve never been much of a drinker, and when I do it’s usually either a glass of red wine or an icy beer. But there’s something grown up and sophisticated about enjoying a glass of whisky or an old-fashioned. However, there’s so much more to it than feeling like Don ...

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Daddy and Daughter Winter Boots

October 18, 2018

My trusty leather boots have a hole in the sole. I’ve been wearing them pretty much every day for two years, apart from when I’m either in shorts or in deep snow. The grips have gone and now they’re so thin I can feel the breeze on my toes. Not much good for adventuring ...

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The Joy of Missing Out

August 5, 2018

The fear of missing out or ‘FOMO’ is something that I’ve found hard to let go. What are other people doing? Who are they doing it with? How come nobody told me? When I was younger, I’d become a hermit and convince myself that I was happier to be in my room watching TV, ...