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My name is Joseph Tito, I’m a film and television producer that has traveled the world. Last year I decided to become a single father, it hasn’t been easy but the journey has well been worth it. From Jet-Setter to Fatherhood and everything in between, this is my journey. A journey of a single gay man becoming a father of twins!

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From Jet-Setter to Fatherhood. My life with my twins. 🌈👨‍👧‍👧 #singledad | #contentcreator | #speaker info@thedaddiaries.com

[AD] Okay, you want a tear-jerker? I've got one fo

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Cinderella?!? Am I right? #raisinggirls #raisingwa

Cinderella?!? Am I right? #raisinggirls #raisingwarriors #twindad #singledad #gaydads #

Sometimes it only takes a smile. Keep smiling. .

Sometimes it only takes a smile. Keep smiling. . #fatherhood #dadlife #family #love #dad #father #fatherhoodislit #fatherhoodlooksgoodonyou #fathersmatter #proudfather #parenting #prouddad #betterdads #iamdad #fatherhoodislife #parenthood #grateful #gratefulheart #blessed #gratefuleveryday #gratefulforlife

You make me happy, when skies are gray. . . . . #s

You make me happy, when skies are gray.
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What’s your favorite moment in the day? This is

What’s your favorite moment in the day? This is mine. ❤️❤️ #prouddad #grateful #blessed #lifeisgood

49 years! Wow. I want to wish these 2 amazing sup

49 years! Wow. I want to wish these 2 amazing supportive people 49 more years together. Without their love and support I would never be where I am today. Happy anniversary!! ❤️❤️
#lovemakesafamily #bestparents #happyanniversary #loveyouboth #bestnonni #motherslove #fatherslove

What is your 'DO NOT DISTURB' moment? Mine is the

What is your 'DO NOT DISTURB' moment? Mine is the moment I put the girls to sleep. After a full day of waking up early, parenting, working, parenting some more, cooking, cleaning, getting the girls bathed and ready for bed - when I close their bedroom door, is the moment that I do not want to be disturbed! It’s my “me time”. What I love to do is sit on the couch, put on some mindless tv and dig deep into my @McCainCanada #DeepnDelicious cake. I love the chocolate cake, but their coconut vanilla cake is definitely something to write home about. I enjoy my cake alone, but these cakes are great to keep in the freezer when friends come over. You just cut, thaw and serve. So what's your 'DO NOT DISTURB' moment? #DoNotDisturb #sponsored

Mia. Mia. Mia. Just like her name, she is definite

Mia. Mia. Mia. Just like her name, she is definitely mine. She's exactly like me (God help me!). When she wants something, nothing is stopping her. My mom laughs when I get frustrated because I was just like her. She's a little reserved, not like Stella, and takes a bit to warm up, but her energy is captivating when she does. Determination and strength are two attributes I would use to describe this little fireball. When they started walking, Stella began to first, and the look in Mia's eyes was priceless. She was determined to walk as well, and the next day, boom, she walked. Heaven forbid if I say something because she remembers everything. She is a sensitive soul and needs to be hugged for at least 5 minutes before starting her day. She always has to be first and if she doesn't get her way, watch out; she'll make you pay! Again all excellent characteristics in a strong, powerful woman, but boy, it can get tough raising them. I wouldn't change it for the world!
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What can I say about my Stella. This girl has no

What can I say about my Stella. This girl has no fear! And although that may scare me a bit, I love that she's not afraid to try anything. She was born 1 minute before Mia, and it shows. She's always standing in front of her sister and always makes sure that Mia is ok. Her sensitive heart is truly made of gold. I love seeing the transformation from babies to little women. I think Stella will be the referee in our little family as Mia and I are very similar. I loved the baby stage, but toddlerhood is a whole different game. Our conversations are priceless, and when she throws her arms around me and tells me she loves me - well, I can't even begin to write how it makes me feel. My Stella bella, may you always be curious about life and may your golden light always shine bright.
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Before the girls, I really didn't care where food

Before the girls, I really didn't care where food came from. But now that's all changed [AD]. When cooking for the girls, I've become more interested in shopping local, and @conagrabrands offers many popular items Prepared in Canada. Prepared in Canada helps me find popular products I didn't even know were actually Prepared in Canada. In fact, did you know that @huntstomatoes are Canadian grown? Each year, Hunt's seedlings are grown in the same open-air fields in Chatham-Kent, Ontario's prime tomato cultivating region. If you're Italian like me, you know that tomato sauce is a must-have in our house. And again, if you're like me, I love to snack while I cook 🙈, and @angiesboomchickapop is prepared right here in Toronto. @conagrabrands has made shopping local easy with many kitchen staples, all of which are proudly Prepared in Canada. Check out @readyseteatcanada for recipe ideas that will help you incorporate Prepared in Canada products. #PreparedInCanada #ThisIsLocal #ConagraPreparesLocal

Happy Canada Day from the Tito twins. #lovemakesaf

Happy Canada Day from the Tito twins. #lovemakesafamily #canadaday #twinsofinstagram #sisterlove

#sponsored Life insurance; before I had the girls,

#sponsored Life insurance; before I had the girls, I had no idea why I would need it; sure, I owned properties, but I didn't care about what happened once I passed. While significant life events such as getting married or having children motivate people to buy life insurance, we Canadians need to re-evaluate our needs as our family grows and life changes. Life insurance works by providing beneficiaries with a tax-free benefit after the policy holder's death. This money can help pay off mortgages, education, loans and debts, maintain lifestyle and pay day-to-day expenses like childcare and groceries. At RBC, life insurance can be tailored to suit the budget, lifestyle and needs at every stage of your life—and they offer the flexibility to make changes as your needs evolve. Being a single dad, I can't stress how important it is to have. Should anything happen to me, I can rest knowing that my girls are covered. #RBCInsurance

Thermage- Before & After. For those who followed a

Thermage- Before & After. For those who followed along on my stories, you know I just did Thermage at @tmbcosmeticsurgery . Thermage is a non-surgical, zero downtime procedure that lifts, firms and tones the skin. It's an excellent maintenance treatment for those looking to improve "sagging" areas of the face and/or body, such as droopy eyelids, jowls and heavy laugh lines.

How it works: using radiofrequency waves, the treatment penetrates the skin with heat to reach the deepest layers of tissue without harming or "burning" it. This heat stimulates the body's own healing mechanisms, sending collagen to the area. Collagen is what keeps our skin firm, taught and plump, so anything that can restore it is beneficial. Once the treatment is completed, your skin's store of collagen will gradually increase over 6-8 weeks, so results improve over time.

I love Thermage because it uses the body's OWN mechanisms to naturally boost collagen - no needles, surgery or synthetic material is involved. You can see yourself from my before and after. Totally worth it!
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How do you tackle courageous conversations with yo

How do you tackle courageous conversations with your family? Well, @doordash_ca makes it easy.

DoorDash created the Courageous Conversations card deck to inspire meaningful conversations and encourage people to view the world with an open mind. The cards follow the four key pillars of acceptance, individuality, community, and empowerment - four words that I feel describe #Pride. The questions on each card are designed to create an open dialogue for conversation that otherwise may seem difficult to have with friends and family. I encourage you to open discussions, especially with your kids, to #LGBTQ+ and other social issues as we navigate 2021 and beyond.

To get your Courageous Conversations cards, place an order with @freshrestaurants through the DoorDash app and a pack of cards will be added to your cart at no additional cost. You can also find the digital cards at courageousconvos.ca

On Sunday, June 27th, $1 from every DoorDash order will be donated to @the519 in Toronto, supporting them as they provide food recovery and essential services to the Church-Wellesley community #CourageousConvos #ad #lovemakesafamily

Over the past year, we Canadian's have become incr

Over the past year, we Canadian's have become increasingly interested in shopping local. However, we still need to buy most of our pantry staples from the isles of a supermarket. [AD] Prepared in Canada helps show Canadians that shopping a wide range of locally prepared products – including classic pantry staples - is easy, affordable and convenient, with @conagrabrands products. Conagra Brands offers many popular items that are Prepared in Canada, including favourites such as @vhsauces, @gardein, @huntstomatoes, #AylmerTomatoes, #POGO and @angiesboomchickapop. Conagra Brands’ products are locally prepared through 3facilities in Dresden - ON, Richmond - BC, Boisbriand - QC and Toronto - ON. Prepared in Canada helps us save time and effort in finding trusted, locally prepared food products we can use every day. Visit @readyseteatcanada for loads of recipe ideas and tips incorporating Prepared in Canada products. #PreparedInCanada #ThisIsLocal #ConagraPreparesLocal

If there is any immortality to be had among us hum

If there is any immortality to be had among us human beings, it is certainly only in the love we leave behind. This was the first photo shoot we did after returning from Kenya. How things have changed. One thing remains, and that is that I am blessed to be a father. And the more time that passes, the more blessed I feel. To all the dads that feel this lucky, Happy Fathers Day!!

Photo by: @anytgphotography
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💌💌 FATHER'S DAY GIVEAWAY!!! 💌💌
I don't know about you, but the last thing I want to do this Father's Day, or any day really, is clean. So, if you're like me and are overly anal when it comes to cleanliness, this is the product for you. The @sharkcleaningcanada AI Robot VACMOP PRO, found at Best Buy, combines powerful vacuum suction & hard floor mopping for a complete clean, all-in-one robot. I love that you can schedule whole-home cleans or target specific rooms and areas with the SharkClean app or voice control with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. This bad boy powerfully vacuums and mops your floors at the same time. But don't just take my word for it; enter the giveaway for a chance to win one of your own. To enter the contest, you must follow @SharkCleaningCanada & @thedaddiaries.ca, like the post and tag 2 friends. For an extra entry, share this post on your stories. Good luck and trust me, you're going to love it! #IHeartSharkCanada #cleaningmadeeasy #smartvacuums #fathersdaygiftideas

The girls are still too young to truly understand

The girls are still too young to truly understand Father's Day, let alone to buy me a little something. So this Father's Day, I got myself a @philips S5000. My mornings are usually very rushed, so anything I can get my hands on to save time, I'm on it! What I love about the Philips S5000 is that it has SkinIQ technology, which means that the shaver's Power Adapt sensor senses and adapts to your hair density for maximized skin comfort. With 45 high-performance blades, the self-sharpening blade edges are engineered to shave close, cutting more hair per stroke. It also includes a pop-up trimmer to complete your look, the perfect way to maintain a mustache and trim sideburns. But wait, there's more, this bad boy can be used wet or dry - the features allows for a dry shave without irritation and a wet shave with the use of gel or foam products. This is a great Father’s Day gift for any dad on the go. #PhilipsCanada #FathersDay #Ad

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I will never forget what was going on inside my he

I will never forget what was going on inside my head when I took this picture. We were in Kenya, just days before the girls were born. I was about to become a single dad, and I was scared. But I never lost sight of how very fortunate I was (and am) to have the most amazing, strong, supportive, loving, and beautiful woman with me every step of the way. My mom stood strong and fierce for me, even though she was just as scared.

Although single parenting sucks, I thank God everyday that I have my mother. This woman does more than could ever be measured, and more than could ever be sufficiently thanked. I love this picture of my mom and me. This moment, like she, is forever engraved in my heart.
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The girls are growing like weeds! And it's hard t

The girls are growing like weeds! And it's hard to find cute outfits that don't cost an arm and a leg. That's why I love @joefresh. Joe Fresh offers clothes for the whole family–from outerwear, activewear and footwear. Joe Fresh provides family pieces we can feel good in that are easy to find but not hard to afford. This Father's Day get the whole family to match in Joe Fresh! Go to my stories to find a link for these cute little summer dresses, and hey, I don't look too shabby either. 😉 #fathersdaygiftideas #fashion #familyfashion #sponsored

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