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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 nylon camping string and hang between either a door hinge, a secure curtain rod or a stud nail. If it’s in dry wall, the weight might pull it right out. Then use bulldog/binder clips to secure a large ...

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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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Nominate a Top Dad Blogger for the 2020 Dad Blogger of The Year Award

May 26, 2020

It’s that time of year again, where we all get to nominate our favourite Dad Bloggers (Moms also welcome) to win the illustrious SocialDad.ca 2020 Dad Blogger of the Year award. Last year’s winner, Dale Allen Berg was even interviewed by the newspaper following his award! Just ...

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Monster Trucks and Hair Cuts

March 10, 2019

I need a haircut. My greys are showing and it keeps curling in weird directions. Every time I get used to a new barber, they move, quit, or just plain disappear. Do they know how hard it is to find the right person with the exact right balance of knowing exactly how to cut my hair, to keep the ...

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Passing on a Love for Storytime

March 1, 2019

I was always so excited to start a new book when I was a boy. In particular, I remember sitting in bed and trying to keep my eyes open, battling off sleep to finish another chapter of Roald Dahl’s The Witches. I read all of his books, but it was always that one which I used to read with ...

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The Easiest DIY Garden Planter Project

February 25, 2019

Late on Sunday evening I wanted to build a little project with my daughter, and since Spring is just around the corner I wanted to do something in the garden. We already have a 3×3 meter space for growing a few flowers like the ones sold at Flower Chix and attempts at vegetables, although the ...

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Metropolis at Metrotown

February 5, 2019

I love how Vancouver celebrates it’s many cultures, especially when it looks as beautiful as this. Metropolis at Metrotown is ringing in the Chinese Lunar new year in a big way with weeks of displays, shows, giveaways, and spectacles. In the Grand Court, the stunning red lantern display ...

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New Year’s Resolution – Tips to Fix Your Finances

December 30, 2018

The new year is a wonderful time for making a change for the better. Personally, aside from hitting the gym even harder, cutting back on the chocolates, and making more time for reading, I want to make my finances really secure. Since we’ve spent so much money, well basically all our ...

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5 Dads Go Wild: The Whole Story and Gear Review

September 17, 2018

I’m writing this from my tent. It’s super cold outside and I’m staying cozy and warm inside my sleeping bag. I really hope I don’t have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. We had an almost three-hour drive in our Ford vehicles from Vancouver to Manning ...

parenting bloggers in canada

The Great BC Getaway Giveaway

Passing on a Love for Storytime

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Metropolis at Metrotown

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