With April just around the corner, a father's fancy may turn to thoughts of spring break - and how to arrange a vacation for his family without breaking the bank.First of all, if you plan to fly somewhere, make sure you do your research. Sometimes a package deal may seem like an easy way to organize everything, but may end up costing more than if you had booked each element … [Read more...] about How frugal fathers can save on spring break
Archives for March 2009
A Few More Gift Ideas for Dad for Valentines Day
It’s getting late and maybe you’re sick and tired of yet another reason to buy more stuff. But, it’s hard to break out of this tradition. Most folks give their loved one a little something on Valentine’s Day, even if it’s a hand-written poem or a single rose.Here are a few more thoughts for meaningful gifts for February 14th: Instead of a material gift, give him an … [Read more...] about A Few More Gift Ideas for Dad for Valentines Day
How to Keep Kids from Destroying Your Marriage
Half a century ago, the conventional wisdom was that having a child was the surest way to build a happy marriage. Women’s magazines of that era promised that almost any marital problem could be resolved by embarking on parenthood. Once a child arrives, “we don’t worry about this couple any more,” an editor at Better Homes and Gardens enthused in 1944. “There are three in that … [Read more...] about How to Keep Kids from Destroying Your Marriage
Seismic Economic Shift to Create More Stay-At-Home Dads
When we first created GreatDad.com three years ago, we said there were four underlying forces that would fuel a trend to more involved fathers in the 21st century: Changing role of women in the workplace and continued evolution toward income parity (and maybe superiority) Lack of job security in a post-industrial economy with far less emphasis on life-long employment … [Read more...] about Seismic Economic Shift to Create More Stay-At-Home Dads
Must-Read Advice for a Weekend Adults-Only Mini-Vacation
I know some couples who have been married for 20 years and never have had a weekend without the kids since they were born. I wouldn’t recommend this. Married couples need nights out, and even nights away to recharge the romantic batteries. Whether it’s a motel down the road, or a trip a thousand miles away, try to make at least one trip away each year. Obviously, this is … [Read more...] about Must-Read Advice for a Weekend Adults-Only Mini-Vacation