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Did you know that only 2% of companies run by women break $1,000,000 in sales? Companies owned by men are 3.5x more likely to break $1,000,000. As an entrepreneur I found this fascinating; as a father of a daughter, I … Read More

In a previous post I’ve apologized for bad talking scheduling and trying to push for later dinners, but today I must apologize for shhh’shhing. Dear my sister-in-law Shawna, I am sorry. For the past five years you’ve been shhhhhh’shing me at … Read More

Last year at The One of a Kind Show we bought some concrete succulent planters. Everyone who comes into our house loves and comments on (in a positive way). They look really cool, and I love a good little project, … Read More

The way we shape our cities today will play a vital role in how our children live their lives. I’ve always been a believer in urban living. I’ve always hated the idea of a long commute. When I leave work, … Read More

For years I wondered how the battery business was still alive, and functioning? Basically everything you need that is battery powered is now housed in your phone. Here are some examples: Flashlight; Video camera; Digital watch; Pager; Stop watch Music … Read More

Why do we insist on buying expensive chairs for our children before they are even born?? I am sick to my stomach when I think of the amount of “stuff” we procured, only to see it sitting idle. Recently – … Read More

You know what I’ve always hated: parents who post about their kids all the time, talk about their kids all the time, and go around showing pictures of their kids to everyone. Honestly, no one wants to see them.* Dangnabbit. … Read More

I am a sucker for kitchen gadgets. Need some juice? No problem, we’ve got a juicer. Need some spiralized sweet potato? Yup, we’ve got the spiralizer. Need some watermelon and lime juice? Not a problem, we’ve got the watermelon tap. … Read More

Poosaster, poonami, pooplosion: there are many names to what I am describing, and each one perfectly explains the situation. Poop. Lots of poop. Poop up the back. Poop up the front. Poop through the clothing. Poop all over the change … Read More

Do you know who Paul Covello is?? Neither did I, until I wrote this post. BUT, we were recently given Haddie was recently given two of his books, entitled Toronto ABC and Canada ABC – and, in the very few days … Read More