Tag: holidays

How to plan a Batman Party for children

Batman has always been a staple in pop culture.  The person behind the mask has evolved and changed, but kids have grown up with some version of the caped crusader since the 60’s.   When I got the opportunity to host a Batman party from BSM Media it agreed with my fan boy sensibilities and my desire to further my child’s interest in one of the great super heroes. Continue reading How to plan a Batman Party for children

Rite Aid’s Christmas Holiday Photo Deals-and a Premium Calendar Giveaway

Christmas and Hanukkah are just around the corner, literally.  The start of December means that you have a week to a couple of weeks before your shopping ends and the gift opening begins.   Thankfully another thing, Rite Aid, is also just around the corner, literally. Continue reading Rite Aid’s Christmas Holiday Photo Deals-and a Premium Calendar Giveaway

The California Wine Club review

When our sons were born our friends were nice enough to give us some gifts.  There were the requisite blankets, baby toys and diapers.  All of the gifts were appreciated; but some were more appreciated than others.  One gift that is always timely and very much appreciated is wine, but if you don’t live close to the person you want to give it to then what is your option?  Continue reading The California Wine Club review

Halloween at Disneyland is fun for the family

Fun at Halloween time is often limited to pumpkin patches and hayrides—especially when it comes to families with young children. At Disneyland in California, families are treated to a whole different kind of fun. In fact, the memories and good times to be had have become so popular, that the Halloween season has become one of the busier tourist seasons at the resort. Continue reading Halloween at Disneyland is fun for the family

Crafty Dad: Make a city out of cardboard boxes

For toddlers or small children you need affordable activities that won’t break the bank.  We recently had to occupy a dozen or so children who were 5 and under.  My wife found the most creative and relatively simple craft on Pinterest, making a city out of cardboard boxes. Continue reading Crafty Dad: Make a city out of cardboard boxes

I’m getting old: The evolution of tool to a Dad

Getting older is natural and I love it.  I embrace aging and the strengths that it provides you-like advanced wisdom or the ability not to be carded for alcohol.  One barometer of aging that I didn’t realize would be a factor is the word “tool”.  Over the years “tool” has been a band, an adjective, a noun and lacey-frilly things that get wrapped around the house on special occasions.      Continue reading I’m getting old: The evolution of tool to a Dad

What Christmas toys will toddlers play with after July?

Toddlers love to play.  They can play with an empty box and a pile of Styrofoam peanuts.  When parents purchase toys for toddlers they should be durable, interesting and something that will be played with for as long as possible. To that end we looked at the Christmas toys we got Toddler Mojo for Christmas 2011. Continue reading What Christmas toys will toddlers play with after July?

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