Tag: christmas


And This Is Why We Don’t Do Spins Near The Christmas Tree!

Posted on December 25th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 5 comments

Kids Dancing

My kids love to spin. It doesn’t matter where we are or even if there is music playing, they just spin. I try to be a good parent and warn them of the dangers of spinning next to free standing …


To Wrap, or Not To Wrap: That Is The Question

Posted on December 22nd, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 6 comments

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I recently posted on my Facebook Page, asking advice about whether or not you wrap the presents from Santa Claus. I had never heard of not wrapping them but the thought of cutting 6-7 presents off the wrapping table …


The Time Santa Tried To Pull A Fast One

Posted on December 18th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 4 comments

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Dads Sing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas”

Posted on December 3rd, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 12 comments

I was recently asked by Tom Riles, who runs the Life of Dad website, if I wanted to be a part of their latest Dads Sing video. I was more than happy to take part and then immediately …


Our Elf On The Shelf Is Back! Say Hello To Zerby

Posted on December 1st, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 7 comments

We started our family’s Elf on the Shelf tradition last year and the kids really got into it, so we’re welcoming the Elf back to our shelves again this Christmas season! I’d like to introduce you to, Zerby!

Sure, he …


Stanley’s Christmas Village in Ottawa

Posted on November 25th, by Chris Read in Reviews, Reviews/Giveaways, THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 2 comments

There’s a new Christmas attraction in Ottawa this year and my family were lucky enough to be invited to the inaugural run. It’s called the Stanley’s Christmas Village and is held at Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm.

The Stanley Family …


Holiday Gifts For Dad

Posted on November 25th, by Chris Read in Reviews, THE BLOG. 1 Comment

There are so many lists out there about, “What to get Dad for Christmas”, that were not written by Dad’s, that I thought it would be fun to put together my own list. I polled all the Dad’s I knew …