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8 Tips for Better Family Photos

January 24, 2023

Taking Better Family Photos: Tips for Capturing Lasting Memories Family photos are a great way to capture memories and keep them alive for years to come. Whether you’re a professional photographer or just an amateur with a camera, there are some tips and tricks that can help you take better family photos. Here are some of the best ways to make sure your family photos look great! All that being said, I much prefer candid, unposed photos. They look more genuine and you really see the family ...

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation expands MindFit Toolkit to support more men with anxiety and depression

January 19, 2023

For many Canadians, a combination of seasonal factors and financial stressors can add up this time of year. A recent study found 60 percent of employed North Americans are more stressed about their finances today than they were a year ago. During an important month for mental ...

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Finally – Realistic Mantras for 2023

December 28, 2022

Holy moly, 2022 was something. Having said that, every year before that was just as bad in their own special way. Want a little ‘serenity now’ phrase to repeat to yourself in the everyday challenges that are definitely on the way? 2023 will be another shitshow of a year, so repeat ...

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Science World Launches Exclusive Expo 86 Merchandise

November 24, 2022

Fundraising for the Future By Connecting to its Past & Commemorating nearly 35 Years Did you know that the Science World dome was originally created for Expo 86? Originally named the ‘Expo Centre’, it was never meant to be a permanent structure, nor the scientific, educational and iconic ...

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation launches the Men’s Health Checklist

November 9, 2022

The lies we tell ourselves aren’t helping. “Oh, it’s probably nothing”, “I’m fine”, “All good, just a bit tired”. Too often, it’s either the fear of exaggerating the ‘Man Cold’, even when we feel like garbage, or being ...

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What’s NEW from Apple, iOS, 2 new iPads, and Apple TV for the 2022-23 Holiday Season?

November 1, 2022

Ooooh yeah! It’s time for the Holidays after a year that has been super long yet feels like it never happened. Before we get into all the tech – if you’re in Vancouver, BC you may have just noticed the new Apple Store taking shape. It’s opening on November 18th, 2022 and ...

opinion

How Can I Be a Good Parent?, What is the Meaning of Life?, and Are We Alone in the Universe – the BIG answers in a book written by AI

October 26, 2022

As parents, we get asked ‘why?’ all the time. We even ask ourselves the same questions sometimes, but nobody really has a clear take on the answers. Until now. A new book, that I got to have an early read-through comes out on November 1st and has a very interesting concept. Whether ...

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Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Kids – 10 Tips to help school drop-off

October 3, 2022

My daughter would have to be handed off to her teacher in the morning. Floods of tears from her and an enormous feeling of guilt from me. How could I just walk away knowing that she’s so sad and anxious? Even though I knew she’d be distracted quickly and move on with her day, she ...

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The 2022 Christmas Gift Guide

September 21, 2022

Oooh yeah! It’s that time again. The stores are setting up displays while tweets rain down on my feed with complaints of “it’s too early!” and “we haven’t even had Halloween yet.” Well, I love everything Holiday related and have waited long enough. So, unlike those recipe posts that make you ...

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