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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 me and learn to embrace the many trails we have on our doorstep or should we just settle in for a life in front of the TV? Tyler Ingram @aDadsAdventures said: “Dress for the weather! We have to ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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Getting Easier Santa Photos at Metrotown , Gift Wrapping, and Holiday Hours

November 29, 2018

This year, Metropolis at Metrotown is taking your Santa photos experience to another level. They’ve truly thought about the journey that we take when visiting the man in red. First of all, the SMS text to return system is back. You just register at one of their kiosks and ...

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Top Toy Trends – 2018 Christmas Preview

October 29, 2018

I’ve been listening to Christmas music since September and have been proudly strutting around in my Santa socks most of the year. While the holidays are a time for getting together with family, sharing love, and being much nicer than usual to everyone you meet, we all know that toys are ...