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It’s Not About Me. It’s Not About Me. It’s Not…

January 30, 2018/3 Comments/in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files /by Chris Read

Letting go of things is hard for me, but with the help of my kids I’m learning. My son is a fairly athletic kid. He actually reminds me a lot of myself at his age. Good at everything but not quite a superstar at anything, yet. It’s a good spot to be in. He plays […]

My Heart Matters: The Connection Between Diabetes And Heart Disease

January 29, 2018/1 Comment/in THE BLOG /by Chris Read

Throughout the years, I have gone from a competitive athlete to a good rec league player, and now find myself doing very little physical activity paired with a diet that is almost too embarrassing to talk about. Between shift work, kids’ activities and a busy extra-curricular schedule, there are a lot of factors I could […]

Toughness Comes In All Sizes

January 25, 2018/4 Comments/in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files /by Chris Read

I can still vividly remember the high school gym class where I suffered my first, and only, major injury. We were learning to play rugby, a bad idea to begin with, when I took a hit in the back from one of the rougher kids in the school. He fell on my knee and I […]

Ringing In The New Year With A Giveaway From Rogers & Huawei Mobile Canada!!

January 10, 2018/451 Comments/in Giveaways, Reviews/Giveaways, THE BLOG /by Chris Read

Happy New Year!! After a much needed break from the internet, I am happy to be back for another amazing year of writing, videos and hijinx!! First things first though, I wanted to help you get your new year off on the right foot by bringing you a number of different giveaways on my various […]

Do You Have A Healthy Holiday Action Plan?

December 18, 2017/0 Comments/in THE BLOG /by Chris Read

This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. If you don’t have a plan to keep your health on track this holiday season, you’re not alone! Busy holiday schedules can make it feel almost impossible to maintain even the simplest healthy routines. […]