Yesterday I was looking online and came across a post of a dad, remaining calm, while his toddler was having a temper tantrum, crying on the floor. It came from Justin Baldoni. The advice that he shared was so powerful that I wanted to share it here today… Justin and his dad stand over his…
When should you drink a protein shake?
Today I’m working with Premier Protein on this sponsored post to talk about the best times to drink a protein shake. Since Becky and I released our course on how to lose weight and have more energy, I get this question a lot. First & foremost, remember that protein shakes are to supplement whole foods….
10 things to look for when buying a beach house.
Home again, home again… We just got back from a week-long trip to the beach. Becky and I take the kids to Hilton Head a lot. Her grandparents lived there and she has been going there since she was just a toddler. Anyway, the time has come where we’ve decided that we are going to…
The Easter Bunny is real (You’ll love this proof!)
It’s true- the Easter Bunny is real. One of my favorite days of the year is Easter morning. I love when my wife and I are awakened by the excited voices of our 4 children and they run in and say “He’s back…the Easter Bunny is real! “ Five years ago when our oldest, Jack,…
Give me the Simple Life
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Ivory. The opinions and text are all mine. As a parent of four kids, I know how precious time can be. I know how important family time can be. I understand the need for more of both of these things: family time… and just…
Too Much Tech and Not Enough Play
Today kids all are about being entertained. They have iPods, iMacs, iPads, Dad’s iPhone, Mom’s iPhone leapsters, leap pads, playstation, X Box, Wii, etc…Too much Tech and not enough Play. We need to connect with our kids instead of letting them connect to other things! What happens when you take your kids technology away from them? Have…
It isn’t what we give them … but the time we spend with them that matters
It isn’t what we give them … but the time we spend with them. that matters. It is what they want and need, even if they don’t know it. I really believe this and I want to encourage you today. When I was younger, my parents had to work so hard, multiple jobs to help my brother…
Valentine cards for Boys
I wanted to share these Valentine cards for Boys because our 3 sons have their Valentine Cards due next week for school. Did you see my post, 10 toys for kids who love to build ? If you did, you’ll know that our sons are imaginative, that’s for sure! Allie is more into drawing…
McDonald’s Sugar free Vanilla Iced Coffee (CopyCat Recipe)
McDonald’s Sugar free Vanilla Iced Coffee Recipe One of our favorite treats to get on any hot or cold day is a Mcdonald’s sugar free iced coffee recipe! We like the regular (not sugar free), too, but my wife likes this recipe even better than the Mcdonald’s version. I have created a recipe that you…
Give children what they need
Growing up, I always had what I needed, not always what I “wanted” or at least that is what I thought. This was a hard concept to understand, as a child, especially when everyone was (and is) trying to keep up with the Jones’s. So how can we give our children what they “need” and what they “want”?…
