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Get Your Winter Tires Changed At Your Home – with Fountain Tire TireMobile

October 2, 2021

sponsored The way people shop has changed after the past year and now your seasonal tire change is going the same way. Finally, we don’t have to hang around the dealership or mechanic’s shop to get the winter tires put on. Thanks to the new Fountain Tire TireMobile, the certified automotive technicians will come with everything they need, including your pre-ordered tires, and do the job outside your house, at work, or wherever is convenient to you. Even if your tires are ...

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7 Tips to Teach a Love of Math to Your Child

February 2, 2021

I just want to first point out that I was forced to write 'Math' instead of 'Maths' I know I'm British and that's how we say it, but since it's short for Mathematics (including the S), I maintain that I'm right. However, since she's my wife and I pretty much have to do what I'm told, here are ...

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Nervous About Becoming a Dad? – 10 Tips for New Parents

January 11, 2021

So you’re becoming a parent? Congratulations. Your life is about to completely change, and rightly so. For the first few weeks, you might feel like a bit of a servant to both Mom and your child. You’ll be fluffing Mom’s pillows as she recovers from pushing a big-headed life ...

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Why Are Men So Hard to Buy For? 3 Secrets and 20 Awesome Ideas: THE ULTIMATE DAD GIFT GUIDE

November 5, 2020

I’m going to let you into a little secret. There are 3 reasons why we’re almost impossible to buy for: We don’t know ourselves. We spend so much of our mental capacity making sure our family is cared for and has everything they need, we forgot to leave room to think about what ...

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Make a Kindness Calendar – a festive countdown + printable list

October 18, 2020

Since there’s something special waiting for us in a calendar’s pockets, waking up on December mornings are a little easier. The excitement is real but we can’t forget the philanthropy of the season and the message of giving and sharing kindness that is the backbone of all the ...

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Dealing with Clothing Sensitivity

August 29, 2020

My daughter always has issues with new clothing, whether it’s soft or not, if it’s not a loose Summer dress that she’s already worn in, there’s going to be issues and even then it’s hit or miss. If it’s new, remotely tight or snug, or if she’s just not ...

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Free Early Learning Resources from the BC Ministry of Education

August 28, 2020

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 ...

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A New Look at Back-To-School Prep

August 12, 2020

A Tough Assignment: Back-to-School Prep Amidst COVID-19 How did your kids do with ‘distance learning’? My daughter hated it and often just walked off, unless we could supply her with snacks and keep her company. For many kids, they’re just going to have to get used to it, ...

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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 ...