Some innovative moms in my hometown came up with the idea of starting a pen-pal mailbox for kids… and it’s genius.
In Troubling Times, The Values to Espouse with Kids—Promote Responsibility
A collective effort to tamp down the spread of the Coronavirus, among ALL members of the family provides an opportunity for parents to promote personal and community responsibility. Let’s embrace it so our kids are better prepared today and later in life.
How The Pandemic Will Influence Our Perception about Life Itself
Considering what previous generations endured during pandemics, and how better prepared we are, perhaps the Coronavirus will provide us with a new outlook on life itself.
Mom’s Kick-@ss Chili
The combination of rich flavors and lean red meat makes this the perfect high-protein dish. And unlike traditional chilis, it’s lighter in texture so it won’t weigh you down (literally).
Thousands of Baby Pics+Vids! How to Manage all That Media
Our parents had 36 pictures to take at most (per roll of film) back in the day. Video required ten pounds of equipment. Here’s how to best manage all that media.
When a Chill Day With your Kids Trumps Everything Else
Our kids’ activities fill the calendar almost every day of the week. Work-life pops up before and after our commutes. A chill day provided this dad with a healthy perspective.
Traditional Retailers are Getting Crushed by Amazon… Because They Suck
A recent retail experience left the author questioning why anyone would prefer the traditional and mortar retail experience.
My Mother’s Lost Photographs
Tucked inside an old film camera, my son discovered an undeveloped roll of film. We processed the photographs my mother never had the chance to see... two years after she passed away.
The Life Lessons I Learned from Neil Peart
My interest in playing the drums ignited into an obsession after I was introduced to the band, Rush. Their drummer not only inspired me, the lessons I learned during the process made me a better man. When people consider the loss of Neil Peart, the drummer who played in Rush, many will associate the word... Continue Reading →
The Super-Hero Power of Fatherhood
A special video that illustrates the value of fatherhood.
The Paradox of the Abandoned Castle Turret: Safety or Adventure?
When a parent has to choose between safety and adventure, sometimes it's a paradox. A tale from our trip to Ireland, and an abandoned turret, and the choice a dad had to make.
Comfort Food Perfect for Snowy Days: Turkey Biscuits
This meal is the single best comfort-food dish you'll ever make. Perfect for a hungry family on snowy days! Turkey Biscuits!
Exceptional Turkey-Leftover Recipe – Won’t Make Your Love Handles Any Bigger
One of the best Turkey Leftover recipes, that won't further destroy your waist line. Simple, tasty and wonderful.
Kids Pushing Their Luck? Our Best Spoof-Holiday Gifts
Looking for great holiday gifts for the kids? Good for you! What about those requested items that go a little too far, when kids push their luck? Introducing our Spoof gifts for the holiday season!
Want Something Posh? Feed Your Mouth Hungarian Goulash!
Hungarian Gouash, a tasty serving of comfort food that pairs well with cold and nasty weather.