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…
Making sporting events fun for the siblings
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FudgeCoveredFun #StayPlayful #CollectiveBias When you have four kids, all playing sports, it can be a LONG Saturday for the siblings. Last weekend, our Saturday looked like this: 8:00 am- arrive at Lacrosse field 9:00 am – first Lacrosse…
Don’t let distance stand in your way
This post was sponsored by the makers of ibi as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. The makers of ibi sent me this for free. All opinions expressed in my post are my own. Growing up in the North, but moving to the South meant that we left a lot of family behind….
Dad-Fashion is trending? (watch giveaway)
Wooden Wrist Watch It is “Time” to be the Cool Dad with today’s watch giveaway. Yesterday I was reading a news article on Independent.com when I saw another post they had written about how Dad-fashion was one of the top trending looks of the year. Dad Fashion is Trending “It’s not entirely clear how “dad”…
5 things I wish for our sons as they grow.
If I had to pick just 5 things I wish for our sons, as they grow, I would include these… We, as parents, want the best for our children. We try so hard to give them what they need in life, even if it isn’t what they want. We try to teach them right…
Lemongrass burger recipe
This Lemongrass burger recipe is easy and tastes amazing! Last week, Becky and I made a great meal and I had to share it. It was a lemongrass burger with carrot slaw and a kale salad and the best coconut oil mayo. It was so good – the kids ate every bite… so you…
How to (really) Clean the Garage
Do you want to know how to really clean the garage? As an often neglected area of the home, your garage should be on your spring cleaning to-do list. By giving your garage a yearly once-over, you’ll avoid the pile up of junk and accumulation of dirt that often plagues this space. This doesn’t have…
5 ways to make your back feel better
Have you ever had to cut playtime with your children short because of a bad back? Sometimes, the hardest part of fatherhood is simply trying to keep up with its physical demands. After almost 20 years of playing football, my back just can’t hold up sometimes.
So, what’s a dad to do when afflicted with daily pain?
We are growing men, not grass
Becky and I love to drive around and look at homes & neighborhoods- we’ve been doing this for twenty years. We do it all the time and it is our way to just spend a few more minutes of the day with each other and with the kids. The thing that always stands out to…
10 Dinner-Time Questions to spark conversation
This post was sponsored by Ling Ling, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Dinner as a family is so important. It isn’t easy between sports and after-school activities, but we aim for 4-5 nights a week. Yes, it’s easier to drive through a fast food restaurant somewhere and let them eat in the…