Vancouver Blog Archives

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical – VANCOUVER

November 3, 2023

Forget Taylor Swift’s tour, the only event worth getting tickets for this season is How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Ok, well maybe both, but still. Innovation Arts and Entertainment is proud to present Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical for 7 performances at The Centre in Vancouver from November 14 – 18. Hailed by The New York Times as “100 times better than any bedtime story,” this classic holiday musical will enchant adults and children alike. Tickets are ...

Brand Love, Gear and Gadgets

Holiday Gift List: 2023’s Best Cameras under $2,500 – Plus How to Take Great Photos

October 4, 2023

I was going to publish these articles as separate pieces, but in the interest of giving you, the reader, all the value in just one place, here you go. As a parent, I’m forever trying to take photos that will look good on a calendar, a photo book, or to send to relatives to frame for their ...

Gear and Gadgets

Holiday Gifts 2023: The Best eReaders

October 2, 2023

I know it’s only October, but you wouldn’t believe how many emails the SocialDad inbox has been getting from brands wanting a feature. Like four of them. Slow down! Yikes. But as a Dad, I like to have an e-reader in my pocket or glovebox for whenever I need to wait for a drop-off, ...

Squamish’s best kept secrets – that they kinda want to share

September 24, 2023

The experiences and places mentioned were visited as part of a media trip. Opinions are my own and all copyright on photos belong to James R.C. Smith. Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of British Columbia, Squamish has emerged as a hub for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers. But ...

Brand Love, Dad-ing

The 30+ Most Popular Gifts for Father’s Day 2023

May 30, 2023

Father’s Day is the day that I give myself permission to do what I want. I know, I know I should value my time and put myself first, but that just doesn’t happen. But on Father’s Day, it’s for me. I don’t even want much. A couple of hugs, a cup of coffee, a ...

Dad-ing

Kids’ Summer Camps in and around Vancouver – 2023 List

April 25, 2023

Summer camps are a fantastic way for kids to have fun, make new friends, and learn new skills during their break from school. If you’re in Vancouver, Canada, you’re in luck, as there are plenty of exciting summer camps available for kids of all ages and interests. From outdoor ...

Dad-ing

15 things every dad needs to pack before a family vacation

March 17, 2023

Firstly, is the hair straightener off? Are you sure? But did you see it or are you just guessing? (Produce a recent photo of the carefully packed hair straightener and unused plug socket) Let’s go! While it’s usually not left to the dads to do the packing, we are awesome at solving ...

Dad-ing, opinion

The Top 10 Google Searches by New Parents – and their answers

March 16, 2023

New parents have been reported to Googling questions about their new child, more than 2,000 in the first year. I know I did! There’s still no guidebook that covers every noise, gurgle, movement, or unusual diaper explosion. But here are some of the top searches and some useful answers. ...

BC Residents – earn rewards for sharing your opinion

March 8, 2023

[sponsored] Ok, I know that title is super-spammy, but I’ve been using LEO for a few years now and it really helps when the gift cards arrive! With hundreds of thousands of active members, they are by far the largest proprietary online panel with the most trusted and accurate survey ...