parenting influencers Archives

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 creating for an audience, sometimes guys just want to have new toys to play with or work on a hobby, so they will work nicely for them. While some of us Dads are getting samples, toys, and tech from ...

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Science Day! 5 Fun Experiments for Kids

May 17, 2021

Oh, joy. Another weekend where it’s still not safe to go anywhere or see anyone. So we’re having a ‘Science Day!’. Lots of messy experiments to keep our tactile and curious daughter busy for a few hours. Rainbow Pancakes Recipe We had to start the day with some ...

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Instagrammers Share Advice for Getting Kids to Love the Great Outdoors + printable worksheets

December 31, 2020

As usual, I’m stumped. It’s another rainy day and I long to be among the trees as huge drips fall to burst on my head. My daughter, however is much more comfortable on the couch, wrapped in a blanket and watching another episode. Is it a futile effort to try and get her to come with ...

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Stocking Fillers and Gifts so awesome you cross out Santa’s name and write your own

October 12, 2020

There’s no way you’re letting the man in red take the credit for these toys, gifts, and fun 2020 distractions. It’s time to write ‘love from Santa’ on the toothbrush, Old Spice gift box, and the Satsuma orange already back in the fruit bowl. You get the credit for ...

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Breaking Up with My Phone Provider

November 27, 2019

“Why won’t you walk in a straight line?” I passively grumble to myself. The person in front of me on the closing quarter-mile of my walk to work is on his phone and is meandering around the sidewalk. “What kind of phone call takes this long?” says another inward thought before I catch it ...

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Growing a Strong Young Woman – the Responsibility I Never Expected

July 28, 2019

‘The Future is Female’ her t-shirt said. The person on the train was wearing the catchphrase that has seen a resurgence in recent years and, as a reasonable person I, of course, agree. Well kind of. The future has to be hugely varied but equally so. The future has to be in part, ...

5 Dads Go Wild Archives, Brand Love

Only 4 Months Until #5DadsGoWild and I’m Not Ready

May 27, 2019

The 5dads go wild trip is something I look forward to all year. In fact, I think about it at least once every day. In brief, it’s a camping trip where 5 BC-based Dad Bloggers, Vloggers, and Content Creators meet up and spend a little time away from their day-to-day lives and ...

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2019 Canadian Dad Bloggers Awards

April 17, 2019

Us Dad bloggers don’t often get the same footing as the Mums out there, especially when it comes to the topic of parenting. Nowadays, the share of raising our little ones is 50-50 and we’re loving every minute. Generally speaking, although it’d be cool if there were a few less ...

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A Surprise Box from the PC Insiders Subscription Program!

December 5, 2018

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of President’s Choice Services Inc. about the PC Insiders program. All opinions are 100% mine. Exciting, exciting! I love getting surprise parcels in the mail. Because I’m an annual subscriber, I just received the annual gift box from the PC ...