Browsing Tag:
north vancouver
Content provided in part by SafeHome.org Happy National Preparedness Week! While not exactly a cause for balloons and streamers, it is important to remember to get ready in case one of the (pretty much inevitable) natural disasters come our way. Earthquakes can happen anywhere at any time, and much of Canada and the United States have a moderate to high risk of these quakes. While modern science still hasn’t created a sure way of predicting earthquakes, there are ways to prepare for these ...
Thank Goodness Kids Go Back to School on Jan 10th
I honestly don’t know how my wife did it for so long. What a hero! I know it’s risky, but personally, I know it’s better for my daughter’s (and my) mental health for her to be back in school. Here in BC, omicron has continued the lockdown/restrictions and it means ...
Big Brand Tech Launches Are Forgetting Something
I love ‘TechTober’, the deluge of incredible advancements from all the biggest and best names in technology throughout the month of October. From the Sony A7 IV that launched today, DJI’s Ronin 4D gimble cinema camera, Huawei’s product launch happening later today, and ...
Win a Cuisinart Air Fryer!
I love my air fryer. It cooks super-fast and is more economical too since you’re not heating up a huge oven, just the area that counts. I teamed up with my fellow #5DadsGoWild Dads + the lovely people at Cuisinart Canada to make someone’s kitchen a little bit more awesome. But, ...
Free Early Learning Resources from the BC Ministry of Education
Back to School season is just around the corner and it all seems very tentative. That being said, any hand we can have in the joy of learning is a good thing, so the BC Ministry of Education recently sent out a few useful resources for teachers and parents alike. The following early learning ...
Rent Anything in Vancouver with Ruckify – Plus GET $25 FREE CREDIT
Anyone else needed a power tool for one job but didn’t want to buy it and have it collect dust? Or maybe you fancy going paddleboarding? Good news! Now you can rent all your gear from people in Vancouver. SIGN UP HERE FOR YOUR $25 FREE CREDIT Ruckify is the world’s largest online ...
Summer Fun Giveaway – Win a Globber Scooter
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 ...
Pancake Designs and a Fish Party for World Ocean Day
When my daughter said that we should have a ‘Fish Day’ this weekend, we pushed aside the confusion and said, “yeah, why not?”. I mean it’s not like we’ve got anywhere to be. Fortunately, it also works as a run-up to World Ocean Day on June 8th, a day to ...
DIY Living Room Carnival: 7 Fun Activities
Anyone else bored out of their minds? How about your kids? If they’re climbing the walls like my daughter, this is a great way to spend an afternoon. You can stretch it out even longer by getting them to help build the games and bake the snacks. Knock the Cans – make a pyramid from ...