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A New Found Appreciation For Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day has taken on new meaning as I get older. Is it the kids? Is it appreciation of family? Is it understanding the story? Whatever it is, it means more.
30 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts On Pinterest
What are you going to do with the kids while the turkey is in the oven? CRAFTS! Here’s 30 easy thanksgiving crafts on pinterest that anyone (even me) can do
All My Fathers Are Belong To Me
4 generations in one photo. Here’s a picture of all my fathers. My four forefathers, I guess you could say. Happy Father’s Day, dads.
The Family Photos We Take Every Year
Do you have traditional family photos you take each year? We have a number that MUST be always be taken, but my favorite happens in our backyard party pool.
Everything Is Awesome At LEGO KidsFest
The LEGO KidsFest is an absolute assault on the imagination of kids and adults alike. It is a huge mosh pit of LEGO bricks that will leave your kids smiling and whispering “Everything is awesome.”
Truth In Dadvertising: The Struggle With Stereotypes
Dad stereotypes are terrible. They are simple lowest common denominator stuff that do nothing to forward the conversation and promote positivity. It would be so easy to change.
When Will I Have To Apologize To My Kids Because Of My Blogs?
When will I have to apologize to my kids because of my blog? Soon, likely. Many parents over share and turn our kids into fodder for content.
Searching For Family Christmas Card Templates
I know, it always feels “too soon,” but if you want to send out a custom family Christmas card, ’tis the season to start doing it up. Here’s how we’re doing them this year…
Rewriting O Canada With True Pastry Love
Kids don’t always pronounce things properly, and it’s awesome. Witness my oldest son trying to sing O Canada and regaling me with “True Pastry Love”..
The Child-Free Life
We sent the kids away for a week with the grands and, for the first time in 6 years, will experience the child free life.
Why We Chose To Hire A Nanny On The Live-In Caregiver Program
After going through 2 Canadian nannies, we decided to hire a nanny on Canada’s Live In Caregiver Program. Here’s how it has worked out for us:
Party Of Five?
The time when you’re done having kids and then you get a scare that a special surprise might come for a visit.
If You Have 1 Kid – Stop
The boys were being terrible this past weekend. No matter what we were doing, they were nattering after each other, so my wife and I divided to conquer. She went shopping with one and I…
A Grand Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day will always be a Grand Mother’s Day for me. It’s the anniversary of the day my Nan passed away. A more fitting day for a more wonderful woman I couldn’t imagine.
The Elf On The Shelf
[twitter]The story of the Elf On The Shelf is absolutely wonderful this time of year. Not only the magic of the actual elf in your home, but the story behind it’s creation. First the backstory:…