Dear Parenting Magazine, I like your publication and we receive it at the Mojo house. After a year of reading it and getting some dandy ideas on meals that I can cook, development tips and relationship advice I realized that you have almost no pictures of dads in your magazine.
That’s cool. I don’t know your demographics, Continue reading An open letter to Parenting Magazine
When we were looking for a diaper bag my wife insisted that it be something that I’m comfortable with carrying, both in appearance and feel. As usual, my wife was correct and also had a bit of foresight by knowing that I tend not to use things that I don’t like.
It’s not something I’d admit to in mixed company, but one of the unforeseen advantages of having a baby is being able to carry around the diaper bag. Continue reading Fathers, buy your diaper bags carefully
I like toys that thud in a wooden way. This is American Craft Week and nice wooden handmade blocks or trains are a great way to shape a childs imagination. Alternately I’m a big fan of the sock monkey, another handmade toy that makes adults smile and kids happy. Continue reading Handmade toys, sock monkeys and crafty dads
Babies love balloons. Whenever we go to a store that sells balloons it’s always a welcome distraction to point to them, learn colors and attempt to quiet the gathering sonic storm from Baby Mojo. Being responsible parents we knew that having a balloon or two at his first birthday party would be a good thing.
Mom and I had planned a Dr. Suess themed party. We had a big red blanket and I was in charge of getting some nice red balloons. While I was at the store, looking at the packs of balloons with Baby Mojo I had some great memories of where I’ve been and what I’ve done. Being an ex radio guy one would expect that I had a story or memory about a retro German 80s song; however, for a brief period of time I also did singing telegrams. Continue reading Odd jobs, balloons and Dan Rather
Birthday parties for kids are meant to be fun. It’s an occasion that should be celebrated and can be a great opportunity for kids to run around, socialize and (hopefully) sleep better tonight. The line between a good and bad party is a fine one that can be easily navigated by following a couple really simple laws. Continue reading Birthday party planning tips
This afternoon Baby Mojo took six steps. He’s been flirting with more than two steps for the past week so to see him taunt gravity was fun to see. I contemplated telling my wife that I saw more than two steps before her. The pros and cons I weighed and while I was thinking on this fate intervened and produced a story and some fabulous memories. Continue reading Baby Mojo takes 6 steps and listens to Leonard Skinner
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation promote the health and well being of folks living with a spinal cord injury, mobility impairment or paralysis. They are having a contest just for dads called Best Dad on Wheels. Continue reading Who is the “Best Dad on Wheels”?
I was cheap before being a dad; now that we’re on essentially one income and have a toddler we’re much more conservative with our money. Mercifully for parenting frugalistas the consignment sales that seasonally pop up can save you hundreds of dollars. Factor in a website that publishes family friendly activities, many of which are free and you can start saving serious cash while raising a family and having fun. Continue reading Consignment sales and (almost) free events
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