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7 Father’s Day Gifts That Don’t Cost a Penny

Paula — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 12:17:21 +0000

Dads are such special people in our lives, so when Father’s Day rolls around we no doubt want to give them the best day ever. If your budget is tight, you might be concerned that a fantastic Father’s Day isn’t possible, but the good news is that even on the smallest of budgets, you can make Dad’s dreams come true! Look below at 7 Father’s Day gifts that don’t cost a penny, and see how simple it can be to give Dad the ultimate Father’s Day he deserves. 7 Father’s Day Gifts That Don’t Cost a Penny 1. Give him the gift of laughter. Dads love to laugh and truly enjoy watching their kids do funny things. Put on a small stand up act for Dad that includes jokes, skits, and music if you wish. Even a small 15 minute show made just for Dad will have him in tears. Laughs shared together don’t cost a penny and they create lasting memories. 2. Give him the gift of genuine time. How often do you spend quality time with Dad? Take some time on Father’s Day to sit and talk with Dad. Eliminate any distractions such as electronics, and just use this time to bond with him and listen to him. Genuine time together without distractions is so important and valuable. You will never regret that. 3. Give him the gift of relaxation. Does Dad love a good nap? After your Father’s Day meal, give Dad an hour to himself. Let him take a quick snooze, or just enjoy a little quiet time to himself. Remember this time is all about Dad, so let him choose how he wishes to spend it. 4. The gift of appreciation. Show Dad how much you appreciate him by telling him! You can either put your feelings into words and tell him, or write them in a letter. Either way, just hearing how much he is loved and appreciated will make him feel quite special. 5. Give him the gift of love. How does Dad show his love? Through cards? Lunch box notes? Silly jokes? Think about all the ways Dad shows his love and return it. Leave him a lunch note, give him a high five, or do one of the many other things he is known for. 6. Give him the gift of music. If Dad loves music, let him pick the radio music that day. Or, you can find a free local concert to enjoy with him. Get out old Cd’s or records and let Dad share his favorite music choices. Remember, today is all about him! 7. Give him the gift of peace. Today is not the day to argue with siblings or have disagreements. Be conscious about making the day a peaceful one that is full of laughter. Don’t sweat the small stuff, and let today be just about Dad. Gifts like this don’t cost a penny. Gifts that Don’t Cost a Penny Sometimes are the Most Memorable See how many great ways there are to celebrate Dad for less? It really doesn’t matter what your budget is, as some of the best ways to show Dad your love are free. Consider these 7 Father’s Day gifts that don’t cost a penny and see how easy they can be. Dad is sure to feel loved and appreciated.

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Father’s Day Male Fertility Facts #IVF4BC

Paula — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:05:00 +0000

This Father’s Day infographic sums up all the male fertility facts nicely. 40 % of infertility is female factor, and 20 % is unexplained but 40 % also is male factor. Here in Canada it has also been male health awareness month which ties in to our IVF4BC messages about awareness and male fertility. Want more male infertility information and chatter? These guys here have an awesome The Good, The Dad and The Ugly Podcast episode about infertility. There are a few things you can do to protect your health and fertility if you are a man. These simple lifestyle changes above can make a difference. So memorize these male fertility facts and share them widely. And share your stories too. With 40 % of infertility as male factor, Men’s fertility and infertility stories are so important too. Awareness and education can help infertility patients dramatically. Please consider joining and following IVF4BC.ca. More men and women should have the chance at building a family in BC. Sign the petition too. And follow this patient group on Twitter too @IVF4BC #IVF4BC. This is a sponsored post which means I received compensation. My opinion is all my own and it is also truthful. This post contains affiliate links as a service to my readers. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you when purchases are made.

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Ten Cutest Gifts for Dads and Grads #LoveHallmarkCA #giveaways

Paula — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 15:30:45 +0000

It’s June already and that means chaos. I’m not overstating that one little bit. If you are a parent then you know June is gorgeous and it heralds summer and Father’s Day and graduation. But June you saucy little month you…you also bring a million other things that toss life into complete disarray. You are my Love/Hate month. I know I’m not alone. June is madness. So here’s a little help. PREPARE NOW for the gifting season with these recommendations for Dad and Grad gifts. June is beautiful weather and winding down for summer at school. It is paying for and sometimes attending the field trips with kids despite an already heavy schedule. It is frantically realizing you haven’t booked enough summer camps. It is plotting the summer cottage getaway and budgeting for all the extra expenses while having your children home more hours of the day. Internet bill hike for instance and data bill. OUCH! June means Father’s Day gifts, or Dads and grad gifts, and teacher gifts too. We have three of our four birthdays in my family happening in June and July. Then there’s my wedding anniversary too! And although this year there’s no massive graduation celebration here thank goodness, there will be some work trips, parties and events that we have happening starting this weekend. So because this month goes by in the blink of an eye I need to be ready. YOU need to be prepared too. Luckily I am here, with Hallmark, to help you with my top ten cutest gifts for Dads and Grads. You need to bookmark this post and then save it for later when you are in dire need of Father’s Day presents or graduation gifts. [tweetthis]Hallmark Canada has some adorable gifts this year for Dads and Grads #LOVEHallmarkCA[/tweetthis] Father’s Day is fast approaching. June 19th is not far off. This year I love so many of the Hallmark Canada offerings that I can’t pick just one. In fact I also have a host of beautiful graduation gifts for grads of all sorts. Read to end of the post to find out how you can win a Life is Good sentiment sign too. Ten Cutest Gifts for Dads and Grads Father’s Day Presents and Grad Gifts: Five Father’s Day Gifts: Beer Flight – This is my favourite. ( see above and in the collage as well). I have one of these for husband already. I love this idea for a home party or even just a special gift for someone you know who loves craft beer. The Beer flight looks great. $29.95 with four glasses too. So much awesome! Life Is Good sentiment sign – Life is Good and this is a positive reminder of something we sometimes forget. I am going to give husband this one to put up on a wall in our house. I am thinking it would be great in the laundry room actually. Because I want to redo that room and make it cuter and I think that’s the one room that we need a reminder in because doing laundry can make you feel like life is not fun. And Life is Good. We are blessed to have a home, a family and a space to be able to do the laundry and frankly clean water to be able to wash with. Or maybe upstairs in the hall. I love this. $29.95. There’s also a Good Vibes sign that is the same price. This would also look amazing on a photo wall. So excited to have this one for Me, I mean, Dad. I have one of these to gift to one lucky reader! Grill mitt – Dad can always use one of these. It’s $12.95 and super cute and has a denim look to it. There’s a matching grill apron you can buy too. Who doesn’t love denim for its versatility and durability? Epic Dad copper mug – great keepsake. $16.95 Smore Stick Kit – for your camping Dad. This is adorable and functional. $14.95 GRAD Gifts: Autograph Owl. Last year we had an autograph bear and my daughter who graduated from grade eight took it to school and got everyone to sign it the final week of elementary school. I can’t stress how big a treasure this is for her. She adores it. At $16.95 this is well worth it and such a sweet memory to hold onto forever. Autograph Poster – $9.95 – if you can’t get the owl then get this. It will be treasured. Like having a small snapshot of people and special memories from grade school to keep forever. Preschool Graduation Frame – so sweet – $16.95 Dr. Suess inspired Luggage Tags and gift card holders Tags are each $12.95 and $6.95 Adorable crystal paperweight that states Take On The World. I need to keep this for when my daughter finishes high school because it is that precious. $16.95 I am a Hallmark ambassador and I receive perks for participating in the program. My opinion is all my own. This giveaway is open to Canada only. Entry-Form

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Father’s Day Golf Ball Rice Krispie Bars

Paula — Thu, 26 May 2016 12:45:47 +0000

June is coming up fairly fast and if you are like we are, then you are often at a loss for what to get or do for Father’s Day. In the past, when the weather was nice, we have been able to enjoy a picnic. These Father’s Day Golf Ball Rice Krispie Bars are the perfect sweet treat for a Father’s Day home cooked meal or picnic. Hopefully, it’s nice enough for that this year too. Sometimes it’s fun to do something sporty with the whole family on Father’s Day – mini golf, or golf, or swimming. If you need a special treat for Father’s Day these Golf Ball Rice Krispie treats are the ticket. They’d be great for a picnic too. The special trays featured below can help you with the golf ball details. There’s an affiliate link included for you to buy all the supplies needed for this actually. If you use the links to make a purchase I might make a small commission. Follow the recipe below and these Golf Ball Rice Krispie bars could be a really cute and easy treat for a Father’s Day party or picnic. Wilton candy melts are also available from Amazon. Check them out and order them now. You can easily melt the wafers in the microwave, just don’t leave them in there too long. Make Dad’s Day with something special this year. Let’s be clear – he often doesn’t want a gigantic gift. It’s the heartfelt touches that matter. These cute golf ball treats work any time you want to celebrate your dad or even just for someone whose passion is golfing. Do not miss making this cute Father’s Day MY Dad Printable too.

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Posterjack Acrylic Blocks Personalized Desk Art For Dad #Giveaway

Paula — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:57:47 +0000

Full disclosure. This is a case where I want you to do as I say, not as I do. Posterjack’s new acrylic blocks would make the loveliest desk art ever for your Dad. They really would. If you can give them away. Wait, what? See, I am not using mine as Dad’s desk art. Bad Paula. I know. I intended to make this and have it given to my husband as a gift, but we have several things bought and wrapped already for Father’s Day. I had this piece made by Posterjack, and as soon as I placed it on my mantel, then moved it around my living room, I knew this present was a family gift, not a Dad gift. So I thought it unfair to give it to him and then end up claiming it myself anyways, so you see I am in fact thinking of others here and not just me. Do as I say, not as I do. I love the emotion that personalized art generates. These personalized acrylic blocks will make you feel something. They will make you feel happy, or nostalgic, or loved. Posterjack personalized art transports you. These are the perfect gifts to give when you want to connect with someone’s heart. This Posterjack personalized acrylic art block makes me happy every time I look at it. It makes me feel a desire to travel. It makes me feel cozy and safe and fortunate and it makes me proud to have a great family and a job that permits me to travel places like Mont Tremblant so that I can later write about the experiences like dog sledding and share them with others. Beautiful art connects with your heart, your stomach or your brain. Posterjack builds that experience on so many different mediums. There are traditional canvas, poster, framed, and metal prints. I love having options. This is the first ever acrylic block personalized desk art I have made with Posterjack. I chose a picture from the time we visited Tremblant in March and went dog sledding together. It’s a shot of Ainsley, Jim and I together bundled up in a dog sled. That just reminds me of what a great time we had and it feels cozy and special. I have worked with Posterjack here before and I love their simple process of choosing and uploading and ordering your artwork for personal use or for gifting. And these are such great gifts for any occasion so Father’s Day would be a brilliant chance to make something heartfelt for Dad. Again do as I say not as I do. Dad would love one of these. You also have a chance to win a $50 gift code to Posterjack. You can build your own piece with what you win. Good luck and follow the directions! There is also a free Father’s Day printable coupons post here, if you need something fast from the kids. I was given a free piece to personalize and to gift to one luck reader. Posterjack is a generous sponsor and I hope that you will love their art and service as much as I do. By the way don’t forget to enter my other giveaways running right now. I have a Yak giveaway worth $400. And I also have a Jord wood watch giveaway worth $139. Entry-Form

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Free Father’s Day Coupons to Give to Dad

Paula — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 15:40:16 +0000

Father’s Day is approaching fast! Just in case you weren’t already aware of that. I know. I know. It sometimes gets so busy this time of year that it’s easy to lose track of some things. That’s why I thought you might enjoy these easy free Father’s day coupons. Don’t Forget Dad This Year! Dads, good Dads, are super important. So don’t forget to show them some love and appreciation this weekend. Oh I know they are coy and often don’t ask for much, but the thought counts every year. This year, more than ever free and creative gifts are in need. So here are my free Father’s Day coupons for your kids to print and gift to Dad. Gifts for Dad Matter! I have already had several gifts and giveaways here for dads this month. There are many great gift ideas for Dads scattered throughout my recent posts. There is also a great crafty Father’s Day roundup you might want to take a peek at soon. But, this one is a free gift just for you to help with the budget. Enjoy this great little printable coupon book. Have the kids download and print these. You might have to help, so I will walk you through the steps at the end of this post. Tell me have you purchased something for the kids to give to Dad? Do they buy gifts themselves, or are they so small they don’t have money yet? What will you plan to give to Dad this year? What Does Dad Want? And more importantly what do Dads want? A man cave? Not exactly within the means of most people. A brand new Jord wood watch? Maybe. Check out my review here – > Jord Wood watch. If money is no object and your Dad, step-Dad, or your husband, is a gadget guru, then this Solo 3DR drone might appeal to him, especially if he loves taking photographs. Or maybe he could use a new cell service provider and a $200 Visa gift card to buy what he wants along with a $200 credit to use Yak Canada home phone or cell phone service. No contracts. That’s appealing to me. If you are like the majority of the world and you don’t have a lot of time or money to spend negotiating shopping malls and seeking out presents, I am here to help. I have at least one more Father’s Day giveaway happening this week. But in the mean time, here is your free printable Father’s Day coupon printable. Happy Father’s Day! What are you giving to your Father, if you have one? Or what great gift ideas for Dads have you found for the kids to give to Dad? How to Share This For this coupon printable you can either right click the image above and save the sheet and then download and print from your computer. Please note that right clicking on random blog posts is not considered okay. It is a breach of copyright. BUT I am giving you permission to do that with this printable. OR if you want a super clear version just click on this PDF link below and download and print. Happy Father’s Day! Fathers Day Coupons

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Win a #JordWatch for Someone Special ARV $139 #Giveaway

Paula — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 23:25:01 +0000

This past weekend I shared our review of the Delmar Jord Wood Watch we received. If you aren’t familiar with Jord Wood Watches, you should take a peek at their site. There are dozens of beautiful Jord Wood Watches for women and men. Jord is incredibly unique and high quality. There’s a Jord Watch for pretty much everyone. Follow them on twitter to see more styles and colours. The Delmar is the one we got for my husband. I personally also love the women’s Cora in either rose gold or purple. The turquoise is lovely too. So many options and there are numerous different price points too. The Delmar is a casual but sophisticated sporty watch that comes in green, blue and red. The band itself, made of wood, comes in chocolate, bamboo and many other gorgeous variations. [tweetthis]Which Jord Wood Watch would you choose if you won this #giveaway? [/tweetthis] Follow the instructions in the widget below to win a gift certificate for $139 to apply to any of the beautiful watches by Jord. This would be a great gift for an anniversary or a special birthday. Jord means earth in Swedish. These lovely timepieces are made of all natural substances like wood. They are eco chic and charming. This giveaway is generously sponsored by Jord. a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Father’s Day Gadgets for the Man Who Has Everything #ad #SoloatBestBuy

Paula — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 10:39:46 +0000

What do you get the man who has everything for Father’s Day? What do you get your favourite gadget guy? How about a Solo Drone from Best Buy? Best Buy is the destination for drones including the new Solo Smart Drone from 3DR. Solo, the Smart Drone arrives in over 400 Best Buy stores on June 8, just in time for Father’s Day! It’s the first-ever drone powered by two integrated Linux computers, making capturing the perfect shot easy for anyone. The Solo works beautifully with a Go Pro (not included). The travel blogger in me is scheming a way to buy this – can you imagine the pictures you’d have to share on your blog, or on Instagram with this? The Solo Drone by 3DR has push button flight and computer assisted smart shots. 3DR Solo has a revolutionary intuitive video game style controller. Solo is powered by two 1 GHZ computers for a smooth aerial experience. You control it from your smart phone. The Solo offers streaming from the drone to your smartphone up to 1 mile away. FUN! Solo can define its own flight, freeing users to focus on getting the shot. This intelligent drone is also the first to support full control of GoPro® cameras and deliver live HD video either wirelessly to your mobile device or through the controller’s HDMI port for live broadcasts. The Solo retails for $999. But there are some amazing offers that coincide with this purchase. Solo Drone, battery, controller and charger included. o Get a FREE Solo Smart Battery (Reg. Price: $149.99) when you purchase the 3DR Solo Drone (Sku: 5354101). Valid 6/7-7/11 at Best Buy. o Disclaimer: Offer valid with purchase of the 3DR Solo Drone SKU: 5351035 For more information visit: www.bestbuy.com/site/home-promotions/3dr-solo/pcmcat382500050006.c?id=pcmcat382500050006&ref=201&loc=7 This is a post for Best Buy. I was compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card.

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Jord Wood Watches Are as Unique as He is #jordwatch

Paula — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 21:41:04 +0000

June is the busiest month around here. Oh sure there’s school finishing up and the many end of year field trips and events to tend to. Then there’s my husband’s birthday, followed by our anniversary and Father’s Day. Shortly after Father’s Day, there’s Canada Day and then my one daughter’s birthday July 2nd. Finally my birthday follows the week after. WHEW! It’s easy to feel like we are eating cake all spring and summer. Not complaining, because I love cake as much as anyone else BUT there’s such a thing as too much of a good thing. This time of year, because of all the occasions we have going on, I need a host of great gift ideas at the ready. Unique gift ideas that appeal to men. It’s easy to run out of clever ideas sometimes. This year I think I hit the jackpot when I found Jord Wood Watches. I knew my husband didn’t have a reliable watch. Our old watches both died a couple of years ago. We have been using our iPhones mostly to tell time. But, it is nice to have a watch for dressy occasions, and even just because occasionally you feel like your arm needs a little something extra. So thankful to have found Jord this year. Jord Wood Watches are 100 % unique, just like my husband. My husband is a martial artist, a sporty, busy Dad, and he’s also a wood worker. SO, in the course of his regular day he spends a lot of time working with wood and turning it into something beautiful. He knows good quality wood. I surprised him with the Delmar Jord wood watch for his birthday (which would also make an excellent Father’s Day gift if you are still looking.) I chose the Delmar with a green face because I thought it suited Jim the most. The Delmar style watch looks classic and also slightly sporty to me also. All Jord wood watches are sustainable, simple and stylish. They were made to fill a unique gap for modern timepieces. My husband was initially surprised at how interesting the Delmar was. Although he works with wood he had never seen anything quite like this before. The wood grain here is really quite lovely and the watches are high quality. My only note about these pieces is this: when measuring your wrist for a Jord wood watch measure carefully and accurately. There isn’t much room for error here. A stylish watch needs to fit well too and these will, as long as you follow the instructions provided. The Dover series is also stunning. If I could pick one other to gift to a man, Dad, or otherwise, it would be the Dover. You can see all the models of the Jord wood watches here. Follow them on Facebook too. There are dozens of gorgeous women’s Jord wood watches available too. I have a few pretty ones I am keeping my eye on. I like that you can dress these watches up or down with a simple change of wardrobe. The Delmar carries on from a day entertaining at home to a night out on the town to celebrate, and it even appears sporty enough to travel with you on your next big adventure. This watch would have been perfect on the cruise we took earlier this year. I received a Jord wood watch to help with this review. My opinion is all my own.

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8 Adorable Father’s Day Crafts Kids Can Make

Paula — Fri, 29 May 2015 23:36:24 +0000

Have you been looking for some Father’s Day crafts the kids can help with? Here you go. There’s something brilliant here for your children to make just for Dad. I love the Star Wars mug. It’s super creative and unique. So how do you celebrate Father’s Day? Do you buy your Dad or husband gifts, or do you make something sweet and from the heart? [tweetthis]Here are 8 cute handmade crafts your kids could make this Father’s Day![/tweetthis] There’s nothing more special than those cute handcrafted treasures from your kids for Father’s Day or Mother’s Day, or any old occasion. Sometimes it’s super sweet to know they put their own heart and thoughts and time into creating a gift that is meaningful. Here are 8 awesome Father’s Day crafts created by super handy bloggers and their kids. Maybe these will give you some ideas on what to make this year. You might also consider this Lottoland offer (available to Canadians too.)Buy 1 Powerball + Get 1 free 8 Father’s Day Crafts Your Kids Can Make (with a little help.) Cute Trinkets and Treasures: Make your own Magnets – Confessions of an Overworked Mom “I Am Your Father” Father’s Day Star Wars Mug – Architecture of a Mom Cards and Other Gifts: Quick and Easy Father’s Day Gift and Printable Label – Cincy Shopper Tutorial – Father’s Day Card – Ribbons and Glue Fun Father’s Day Candy Bar Wrappers – Pounds 4 Pennies Photos and Pictures: Father’s Day Photo Gift – One Creative Mommy Father’s Day Plaque – Just us Four For Your Home or Garden: Father’s Day Stepping Stones – Diva of DIY Small Things Have Big Impact We still have several Father’s Day crafts and treasures here, that are old now but still so sentimental. On my husband’s bedside stand sits an adorable stick figure picture of my daughter with her Dad. She made it and framed it at preschool when she was about 4. It’s comical now for her to look at and go – “UGH how could I ever have drawn like that?” Father’s Day crafts? Do you buy something or make it? Do you do a bit of both?

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