During Allie’s first 4 years, I have learned that there are 5 things a little girls dad must learn. (And there are some things that I hope our daughter learns from me, too.) 1) Every Dad needs to make sure to learn how to properly fix their daughter’s hair. “No Daddy… you are not getting out…
How To Instill Responsibility In Children
Part of a parents job is to teach their child responsibility. As with any life lesson, it’s not a one-shot deal. In order to teach a child responsibility, the parent has to be consciously aware of the behavior they are trying to cultivate in their children. There are methods of teaching children responsibility; however, they…
Helping Kids Manage Money
Teaching children to be good money managers is an ongoing task for parents. Opportunities for providing lessons about money management occur intermittently throughout childhood and teaching children money management skills can serve more than one purpose. Opportunities for providing lessons about money management occur intermittently throughout childhood and teaching children money management skills can serve…
Let them play
“Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein Some days are just meant for playing! It’s important for us to let them play, let them get messy & let them have fun. I remember a few years back, at our 6 year old’s soccer practice, I looked over to find our 8 year…
Cub Cadet Ultima Review (6 months later)
I’ve owned our Zero-Turn Cub Cadet Ultima for about 6 months since the first review – the date published on the first review of Cub Cadet Ultima Series Zero Turn Mower was in the fall… and now spring is here. Prior to working with Cub Cadet, I had researched which turn mower I was looking for….
Ideas for Kids & Car Travel
When traveling with kids bring on the crafts, games and even make it a party. A successful road trip with children can be had with a dose of creativity. Hitting the road and traveling with kids of any age requires nerves of steel and a suitcase full of patience. For parents who forgo electronics, an…
Kielbasa Biscuit Bombs
I wanted to share these Kielbasa Biscuit Bombs with you because they are amazing. Would it be too much of a pun to call them “the bomb?” Thanks to Eckrich for partnering with us so I could share an all-time favorite & easy recipe. I wanted to share these Kielbasa Biscuit Bombs with you because…
plumbing leg shelf
I built this plumbing leg shelf because it was simple and fun. I love to do DIY projects with the kids! My son Beau is all about cars and anything related to cars. He loves the design of them and most of all he loves the sounds of the engines. Over the last year,…
(For Dads) Helping the Kids Make Mother’s Day Special
I’m not sure where the year has gone, but in a few short weeks, it’s going to be Mother’s Day. As a dad, I know it’s up to me to help the kids celebrate their mom and I’m all for it. After all, their mom is also the love of my life. After years of…
Notre Dame Cathedral Collapses
When I was in high school, I took a field trip to France. I had the privilege of seeing Notre Dame Cathedral. I walked inside and was amazed by the architecture. I was so saddened today to watch the news of the Notre Dame Cathedral fire unfold. “The fire atop the landmark Notre Dame Cathedral…