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What Your Child Needs To Know Before Starting Kindergarten

February 12, 2020

I don’t know how it happened but my daughter will be starting kindergarten this September. But she’s still just a baby, right? Like most parents, I’m sure my child is practically a genius, starting a new school and style of learning will be a big transition. So I’ve been looking up some of the things that might prepare her for the first year of proper schooling. According to the Vancouver School Board, here are some areas and habits to think about: Getting your child ...

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A Keurig Morning (and a giveaway!)

May 17, 2019

It’s early morning and I’m the only one awake, for now. It’s still dark outside and I’m walking softly across the kitchen floor. I don’t want to wake the rest of the family as these are just a few, precious, quiet moments before the day begins. First things, first. Coffee. I open up my Keurig ...

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Navigating a Toddler’s Fears

May 1, 2019

My daughter is at the age where monsters under the bed are becoming very real. Her capacity for imagination is developing and it’s all very new and worrying to her. Somewhere around two to three years old, children learn to be anxious and afraid of things, even if it’s entirely ...

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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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Can men wear hats?

February 22, 2018

The age old question that has plagued men for years – can, or really should men wear hats? I’m not talking about beanies (toques), ball caps or even flat caps, but proper brimmed hats that the dapper gentlemen wore back in the days where everyone wore suits for even the most ...

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Short Days, Bright Lights: A Festive Guide to Outdoor Lighting

December 4, 2017

I absolutely love this time of year. The colder weather brings big sweaters and hot drinks. There’s something truly special about bracing yourself to go out into the wild rain and foggy mornings that comes with the change in seasons. Going to work and coming home in the dark does ...

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A Dad’s Guide To Father’s Day

May 30, 2017

At last, it’s our turn. We celebrated Mother’s Day in May, with a thoughtful card, flowers, and a few well-intended gifts. I’m a relatively new Dad and this is only my second Father’s Day. I’ve learned that most of us Dads are a peculiar bunch, combining ...