Walt Disney World is an incredibly large place to visit. I worked there for two and a half years and recently visited for the first time in 15 years-and with a family. Despite the time since my last visit many aspects about having fun in the parks at Walt Disney World have remained the same. We took the trip as a family, but these tips work for anyone visiting any of the parks. Continue reading Tips for having more fun at Walt Disney World
Ridley Pearson visits Little Shop of Stories, May 3, 7PM
My family and I just returned from Disney Social Media Moms at Walt Disney World. While I was there I had the opportunity to meet Ridley Pearson and hear him speak about getting kids motivated about reading. Ridley was a very engaging speaker who effortlessly weaved tales about Dave Barry, 10 foot Pythons and the creative process of writing a book into an entertaining, linear story. Continue reading Ridley Pearson visits Little Shop of Stories, May 3, 7PM
Teleflora gets your Mother’s Day going with flowers
Mother’s Day is May 13. Granted it’s in a couple of weeks, but if you’re anything like me you’ll get distracted. Repo Games will be on television, something needs to be duct taped, bacon could be eaten and look a squirrel with a fluffy tail! You and I mean well, but life happens, things get in the way and Mother’s Day will be here before you know it. Continue reading Teleflora gets your Mother’s Day going with flowers
Van Halen concert review, Kool & The Gang and Billy Mack
The new Van Halen release is very good. I reviewed A Different Kind of Truth recently and the songs are surprisingly hard and well crafted. I also commented that there was no way I was paying more than $150 to see anybody in concert. Thankfully, my fabulous wife came through and won us some tickets! Continue reading Van Halen concert review, Kool & The Gang and Billy Mack
DIY a Stay at Home Dad Can Do: Kill weeds without chemicals
Last year I put three name brand weed killers against each other. I was tired of forgetting which weed killer did a good job and ending up with half bottles of multiple different kinds. For the record, Spectracide did the best job on the weeds for us. However, someone commented that as a dad I should use more natural methods to control weeds. Continue reading DIY a Stay at Home Dad Can Do: Kill weeds without chemicals
Democrats declare war on stay at home moms, SAHDs jealous
I’m a news junkie in the body of a stay-at-home-dad. The story of Hilary Rosen and what she said about stay-at-home-moms not “working a day in their lives” if fascinating on so many levels. It’s a great example of how a story can get blown out of proportion in a very short amount of time. Continue reading Democrats declare war on stay at home moms, SAHDs jealous
The Life and Times of a 6 month Old
6 months since your child was born and things are finally starting to settle down. We just took More Mojo to the doctor for his 6 month check up and here are some medical observations, as well as his life at home. Continue reading The Life and Times of a 6 month Old
Win $200 in gift cards at the MySears Twitter party on 4/10
On Tuesday, April 10, 12-1p CT, join the MySears Twitter party for your chance to win some fabulous gift cards. Twitter parties are lots of fun and this one we’ll be chatting about shopping. Continue reading Win $200 in gift cards at the MySears Twitter party on 4/10