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The Easiest Places to Camp near Vancouver – 2021 List

January 8, 2021

There are a lot of families taking a fresh step into the wonderful world of camping since international travel is pretty much impossible to plan for right now. While the idea of driving out into the middle of nowhere and setting up a camp to embrace a touch of the wild seems awesome (to me at least), doing that with the family in tow might not be possible. To make camping approachable to more and to encourage everyone to get out and enjoy our lush environment and local scenery, here are the ...

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The 137 Best (Worst) DAD JOKES of All Time

January 4, 2021

Kid: I’m Hungry! Dad: Hi Hungry, I’m Dad If you’re cold, stand in the corner – it’s 90 degrees! Why do Golfers wear 2 pairs of socks? In case they get a hole in 1 Do you know the last thing my grandfather said to me before he kicked the bucket? “Grandson, ...

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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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Building a blanket fort birthday

December 14, 2020

When you’re looking for ideas for indoor birthday parties or even rainy day activities, building a blanket fort it’s always a super fun option and with just a few adjustments, it can go from a blanket hanging over the couch, to epic indoor festival. To start, string a strong piece of rope or ...

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Duracell Innovate to Make Homes Safer

December 12, 2020

#sponsoredBeing a parent is nerve-wracking! To young children, tasting is part of a discovery process alongside feel and sight. However, as much as we try to keep things out of their mouths somehow they manage to pick things up to investigate. Last winter I partnered with Duracell and I’m ...

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30 Days with the Huawei Freebuds Pro and Huawei Watch GT2 Pro

December 10, 2020

I’ve been using the newest Huawei products for over a month now – specifically the Huawei Freebuds Pro and their latest smartwatch, the Huawei Watch GT2 Pro. This tech has officially changed the way I’ve been working from home. This is an honest, unpaid review so all ...

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The Best Coffee-Infused Mocha Chocolate Yule Log Recipe – Ever

December 10, 2020

#sponsored If you’re looking for a warm and cozy recipe for the holidays, Burnbrae Farms’ Nestlaid shell eggs were my go-to for making this delicious Mocha Chocolate Yule Log. The eggs come from hens who are fed a diet of whole grains and are always fresh. Try this coffee-infused light and ...

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101+ Easy Christmas Crafts

December 8, 2020

Well, it looks like we’re going to be stuck indoors for a lot of the Christmas season and the little ones are going to need entertaining. Here’s a list of 101 crafts and fun activities I’ve compiled from Pinterest, blogs, social media, and some I thought up myself. Easy ...

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Why Are Men So Hard to Buy For? 3 Secrets and 20 Awesome Ideas: THE ULTIMATE DAD GIFT GUIDE

November 5, 2020

I’m going to let you into a little secret. There are 3 reasons why we’re almost impossible to buy for: We don’t know ourselves. We spend so much of our mental capacity making sure our family is cared for and has everything they need, we forgot to leave room to think about what ...