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AKU acupressure – read the instructions FIRST

July 28, 2021

New electronics, flat-pack furniture, a sheet of metal spikes – one of these things needs the instructions before you start. In hindsight, perhaps they all do, but I really should have watched the instructional videos BEFORE I took off my socks and shoes and stepped on the Aku Acupressure Mat. YOWZA! @socialdad.ca I learned something today. Read the instructions before you stand on the spikes. Thanks ##Aku ♬ original sound – SocialDad Let’s go back to basics – What ...

Brand Love

White Spot and Triple O’s Announce BC-wide Fundraising Day to Support Wild Fire Relief Efforts

July 22, 2021

On Thursday, July 29, the iconic B.C.-based restaurant chain White Spot and Triple O’s will be holding a fundraising day to support Canadian Red Cross relief efforts for those impacted by the hundreds of wildfires currently burning in B.C. Taking place at all 96 White Spot and Triple O’s ...

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Is the Coolest Cafe Racer in the World, Electric?

July 17, 2021

Growing up in the English countryside, I knew that freedom only really came from a car or a motorcycle. I remember my friend, Geoffrey was given a beaten-up 50cc Yamaha FS1 in a beautiful mixture of red paint and rusty holes, but to us, as we sped around the fields, it was freedom. The wind in ...

Dad-ing

Stubborn Kids and how to get your way (hopefully)

July 10, 2021

Is anyone else’s day full of just trying to get the most menial tasks done but met with a brick wall? My daughter is a stubborn little thing and I’ve no clue where she gets it from (firm side-eye at my wife, although I totally think I may be to blame too!). There are a few really ...

Cars and Trucks, opinion

How to Find the Right Car Dealership

June 9, 2021

It really shouldn’t be hard to find a good car dealership, but surprisingly it is. I want to be able to trust the person I’m talking to, feel heard and understood, and know that if there’s any issues through the whole process of buying the car to the lifetime of the car that ...

Brand Love, Dad-ing

The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift List for Father-Figures, Dad Bloggers, and DadFluencers

May 20, 2021

Many inspiring content creators are taking their Dad-Life and turning it into a side-hustle or creative outlet. From David Pierre’s art on Instagram to Casey Palmer’s blog on family life and his experiences through Fatherhood, there’s something for everyone. As well as those ...

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EARTH MONTH GIVEAWAY! Win an eScooter & pair of Vessi shoes!

April 19, 2021

To celebrate Earth Month, I teamed up with my amazing friends at Urban Machina and Vessi to giveaway a HUGE prize! One lucky winner will get: An EVOLV City electric scooter from Urban Machina (MSRP $999 CAD) One pair of waterproof Vessi shoes (MSRP $80-$100+) To enter, follow the steps below ...

Dad-ing

But I want the bluuuuue cup! The battle for control and choice with kids

April 2, 2021

Do this, don’t do that, stop licking the cat, brush your teeth, bedtime! Kids don’t get much choice in most of their day and this often leads to two situations: 1. Tantrums and breakdowns. 2. Requesting a particular cup, fork, toy, game, and then a tantrum. Often at the worst ...

Dad-ing

Task Transition Time: what it is and why men need it

March 27, 2021

I have no idea why this is, but men often need some transition time between tasks before being asked about something new. We’re simple creatures, there’s no arguing that but when we put our full attention to something or have been busy with work, grocery shopping, driving, or making ...