Gifts for Kids Who LOVE to Build!

Our son, Beau, is happiest when he is building. He could build all day long. He’s the type of kid that goes into his workshop or our garage and builds for hours on end… woodworking, metalworking… you name it – he’s done it. He’ll spend hours inside, too, coming up with new ideas & inventions. …

It’s more than just a yard

It’s more than just a yard. Our backyard has always been a place for the kids to enjoy and to have fun. Over the years it has changed so much. I found this picture below of our boys. Before you ask, it wasn’t taken on Halloween. This was a daily adventure in our house….

Favorite go-to meals for busy days!

This post is sponsored by El Monterey®. The opinions and text are all mine. This fall looks a little different than normal. Our four kids are home with my wife and I. We are all working on different things at different times. It’s been awesome having everyone home, as we’ve had more time to get outside…

Our children are watching…

This post was sponsored by Erie Insurance as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Every single day our children are listening to me, watching me, learning from my example. I am their first example of what a man should be. I am their first example of…

It’s the journey that matters

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase about how life is about the journey, not just the destination. This couldn’t be more true than when you are raising kids. Today I’m teaming up with our sponsor, Hercules Tires, to share our story… Lately, it’s really hit home as the kids & I have been doing more…

Yellow Crocs have taken over our house

A few weeks back, while we were ordering our son’s new lacrosse cleats from Dicks Sporting Goods, I received an email from them asking if we’d be interested in partnering up to showcase some of the back to school trends this year. Of course, we were on board, since we shop there for everything…

Crazy high-protein Blueberry Banana Muffins

Our kids love muffins. Ok…scratch that. I LOVE muffins. I think they’ve been one of my favorite foods (aside from these crazy pancakes) since I was about five years old. I can remember my Mom making muffins for my brother when we were young. She would make them on the weekends and would make…

5 tips to get the car ready for vacation

We love to travel all year round, especially in the summer. We will go back to our hometown to visit my parents. We will go to Hilton Head, where my wife’s grandparents lived for 30 years. We will make the occasional daily trip up to the mountains to just getaway for the day. All…

Practical Father’s Day Gifts

Thanks to BabbleBoxx for teaming up with us today for this sponsored post about practical Father’s Day Gifts Dad really wants. “A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” —Unknown If you asked me what I’d like for Father’s Day, the answer will always be the same- a day to…

Goldendoodle Training – Puppy Training advice (from a trainer)

What do you think a family with four kids, one dog, and one cat need? Apparently… a puppy! Welcome… Chance, our mini Goldendoodle. Today we are talking about Goldendoodle Training today! 🙂 Chance is the most gentle puppy. He learned quickly from our 4-year old Standard Goldendoodle (and now Chance’s best friend) how to act…

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