meta-DAD meta-DAD I am a Dad. That is how I define myself at the moment. Not too long ago I defined myself as a Husband, but now I am a Proud Dad to two boys and a Fine Husband to a beautiful woman. And maybe someday, I will get the title of Good Dad, that is the goal Articles
Credit Reporting Agencies, Fraud Alerts and You
2008-03-01 01:37:00 Have you ever tried to clean up your credit history yourself? I have. It is a pain in the butt. It quickly became a part time job when my wife and I were re-financing our house a few years back. Dealing with the three big credit agencies was a nightmare. I had one ... More About: Credit , Fraud , Agencies
And Now For A Moment of Zen?
2008-02-29 11:30:00 National Account Balance estimates from the CIA World Fact Book (published 12th February 2008) 1st: China $363,300,000,000 5th: Russia ... More About: Moment
Recent Munire Crib Recall
2008-02-28 19:56:00 This is a voluntary recall coming from furniture maker, Munire Furniture, based out of New Jersey (cribs manufactured in Indonesia). It is relatively minor since it is not a full product recall and allows for a free replacement part to be sent out. But as dads know, meaning the family fix-it guy, you ... More About: Recall , Recent , Crib
Top Ten Signs of a Good Kindergarten
2008-02-28 11:30:00 We moved from New York City a few short years ago because we could not face the price tag associated with raising kids in the city. Yes, we were part of that time-honored migration from the Big Apple once we got married. But we didn’t move to the suburbs - we went transcontinental and packed ... More About: Signs , Good , Kindergarten
Voltaic Solar Backpack Diaper Bag
2008-02-27 11:30:00 Embedded in the outside of the bags are three lightweight, tough, waterproof solar panels which generate up to 4 watts of power. This means quicker charge times! The solar panels are waterproof, scratch resistant, and UV resistant. They use a high efficiency monocrystalline cell. The three panels operate independently to generate up to 4 watts ... More About: Backpack , Solar , Diaper
Daddy, Why Do You Write About Me?
2008-02-26 11:30:00 I know the title sounds like dialog ripped from a Woody Allen film but really I’m waiting for the day my kid’s become privy to my blogging efforts. But after re-reading David Hochman’s ever-pertinent (2005) Article, “Mommy (and Me),“ from the New York Times, it has me thinking about why I still do this and ... More About: Daddy , Write
Cool Stripes Digital Watches For the Lil? Ones
2008-02-25 11:35:00 The folks at SpottedGoose.Com have a digital watch in every flavor. And for $10 bucks a pop, you might consider more than one flavor. They come in both adult and kid sizes (they can cut the wristband to fit any sized wrist). (Via SpottedGoose.Com) More About: Watches , Cool , Digital , Stripes
JAG For The Kids
2008-02-22 11:30:00 My oldest son is three and a half. He doesn’t particularly like the swings. He is wary of ladders. He’s flat footed. He’s cautious and we love him for it, nonetheless. It was suggested to us to have him try gymnastics and we did reluctantly. Boy have we been surprised at how much he fully ... More About: Kids , The Kids
Dad Geek Quiz
2008-02-21 19:39:00 Not that the “geek” title is something that we all strive for but if it is a badge, it should be worn with honor. The folks at JustSayHi.Com have a number of playful quizzes to take - the Geek Quiz is one of them. As seen by the badge below, I am pretty geeky, please ...
SoHo All-Terrain Stroller
2008-02-20 11:30:00 With its easy fold mechanism, lightweight alloy construction and infinity™ lie-flat seat that converts from newborn bassinette to seating position, soho bloom redefines ease of use and baby comfort. Dual rear wheel-and-frame suspension combine with the patented armadillo™ canopy and full softgoods suite to deliver complete all-terrain and all-weather solutions. This thing is feather light weighing in at a mere 22lbs. (Via BabyGeared.Com) More About: Soho , Stroller
Marriage Proposal Rejected In Front of Millions
2008-02-19 19:16:00 A guy gets the nerve to propose to his girlfriend mid-court at half-time during a Houston Rockets game and gets rejected - see the video for yourself. If the clip doesn’t load here correctly, follow the link below. (Video Clip Via YouTube.Com) More About: Marriage , Proposal , Front , Rejected , Millions
DIY Dad - Garage Conversion, Pt. 2
2008-02-19 18:57:00 As mentioned recently, we have a third baby on the way and quite honestly, I am just trying to figure out where to put them all. Yes, that’s right - I’m gonna have to start stacking them soon. We live in a recently updated three bedroom + two bath and we are quite happy with ... More About: Garage , Conversion
Rock and Roll Coochie Coo
2008-02-19 11:30:00 Band-Tees.Com has cornered the market on the baddest and best tour shirts around - whether it’s Beastie Boys, Bob Marley, Social Distortion, The Clash or Sinatra. The have miles and miles of onesies, bibs and even Grateful Dead baby bottles to choose from. And yeah, they have stuff for Dads and Moms, too. More About: Rock , Roll , Rock and Roll
A Matter of Health
2008-02-19 06:33:00 I don’t care if your twenty or fifty as a dad, you start thinking different, and it is all a matter of small degrees when that little bundle comes home from the hospital. In my twenties I never once thought of going to the doctor to get a physical, why would you do something silly ... More About: Health , Matter
Stylin? Baby Slings
2008-02-18 11:30:00 Hemp, bamboo, silk and micro-fleece are a few of the fabric options for these chic baby wraps and pouches available at AttachedToBaby .Com. They are not limited to the organic wraps, they also have buckle carriers (think Baby Bjorn) as well as Mei Tais (not the drink).
Golf For Dummies
2008-02-18 11:10:00 My Father-In-Law has recently retired and I imagine he is going through the expected phases most men go when they retire. Let it be known, the man is and has always been a hard working guy and he deserves a damn enjoyable retirement. He retired after almost thirty years in the Army. For the first ... More About: Golf , Dummies
Causes of Acne
2008-02-15 12:56:00 Whether you have teens or if you (as a adult) have ever had a question about where acne comes from or what may or may not cause it the folks at Acne .Com seem to have it covered. Needless to say, as a medical condition, acne seems pretty benign but as psychological factor (as I found ...
Porcupine Desk
2008-02-15 11:30:00 The table surface shows a printed motif resembling a charm bracelet, with animal shapes and other symbols attached to a chain link circle. Some of the links on the chain are bored through the tabletop, so that colored markers supplied with the desk can be stored in the holes. Add a little imagination, and the ... More About: Desk
Happy Valentine?s Day
2008-02-15 01:39:00 Dopamine makes us feel all fluttery and kissy and warm and buzzy. it’s the chemical that makes you feel euphoric when you first fall in love; that head-over-heels feeling that you spend the rest of your relationship trying to recapture. that giddiness - the very beginning, when you realize it’s love. Here’s a Valentine ’s card to ... More About: Happy
Stimulus Package and Baby Shopping
2008-02-14 19:40:00 So my wife is due in August and since this is going to be our third baby (our youngest just turned one), we know we’ll be able to do the whole hand-me-down thing for a lot of stuff but we are going to have to replace a few major items, as well. The fact that ... More About: Baby , Shopping , Package
Kids Mod Rocker
2008-02-14 11:30:00 Designer Lisa Albin of IglooPlay in Brooklyn, NY has fashioned a beautiful kid-sized rocker reminiscent of stark minimalism of mid-century modern furniture. It is available in maple (clear or cherry stain) or a walnut veneer. (Via IglooPlay.Com) More About: Kids , Rocker
Family Holiday Villa
2008-02-13 18:54:00 Considering the needs of a small but active family, my wife and I have been toying with the idea of pairing up with friends (who also have children) to split the cost of a European Holiday villa. I know it may sound very extravagant at first glance but when you start to look at ... More About: Family , Villa
Fluffel Monster - Bubbo
2008-02-13 11:30:00 Meet Bubbo: our huggable, loveable and not even a little scary monster pal. He’s made with soft fleece and has come all the way from the Netherlands to make your acquaintance! (Via ShanaLogic) More About: Monster
School Fundraising Option
2008-02-12 20:44:00 Here in West LA a lot of schools do various types of fund raising. There are bake sales, holiday sales and even silent auctions. These events are by no means the exception - the contrary, they are the norm. The funny thing is (it’s actually quite sad), I’m not taking about ivy laced private ... More About: Fundraising , School
All Natural Baby Pacifier
2008-02-12 11:30:00 All Natursutten pacifiers are made from pure, natural rubber from the tree Hevea brasiliensi. No artificial color. No chemicals softener; parabens, PVC, phthalates and BPA (bisphenol-A) free. They’re all natural rubber which is softer than silicone and the pacifiers are extremely hygienic because they are molded in one piece. This means there is no joints ... More About: Baby , Natural
Teen Summer Camp
2008-02-12 10:39:00 Ever since my wife and I moved to a coastal area, she has had this funny fantasy that our boys will have fond memories of going to surf camp and will become wonderful surfers. I initially laughed because, well just because it sounded damn funny, especially coming from the east coast (northeast, that is) where ... More About: Summer , Camp , Summer Camp
Bullet-Proof Crib
2008-02-11 11:30:00 “The bullet proof baby crib is the ultimate in home protection for your child. The crib employs Ballistic Absorption Barriers or BABS. These barriers will absorb ammunition from rifles, shrapnel and hand grenades. They also keep your baby comfy and warm because of their outstanding insulating properties. Numerous coatings can be applied to ... More About: Proof , Bullet , Crib
The Real Reason Behind Digg?s Bury Brigade
2008-02-10 11:20:00 (Via BLaugh.Com) More About: Digg , Reason , Real
Valentine?s Day Gifts
2008-02-08 18:38:00 Valentine’s Day, it is the day to shower your wife with love, attention and gifts - right? All the recent lists of popular gifts for women this year start with all the tried and true gifts - red roses, box of chocolates, heart-shaped pendant, sweet and sexy lingerie, perfume, etc. Perhaps, for those of us ... More About: Gifts , Valentine
Beacause It?s Still Cold Out There
More articles from this author:2008-02-08 11:30:00 Rasta-themed Crochet Brimmed Beanie in 100% cotton in Black with Red, Sunshine Yellow & Emerald Green stripes. At NuxieMade’s Shop (Etsy) you’ll find all items are carefully handcrafted. Her crafting obsession usually revolves around the seasons so go check out her beanies and hats for both girls and boys. (Nuxie Made Vis A Vis Etsy.Com) More About: Cold 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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