You don't have to ride a bike to ride. And you don't have to settle for the same old Razor Scooter. There are more options for kids that add new dimensions to the ride. Here are three of our favorites. If you have big halls and flat surfaces, you have to try the Plasmart PlasmaCar. This little guy is just too fun. It's powered on a flat surface by moving the the steering … [Read more...] about Beyond biking – three great rides for kids and dads
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Sweet Sally’s mail order treats for the holidays
The good people at Sweet Sally's send us cookies from time to time. This is just a big "thanks" to them for keeping us fat and happy while we sit at the computer all day. We listed them in top food gifts to send for father's day, and that could go for the holidays for anyone a long way from home cooking. For Thanksgiving and beyond, they just sent us their Pumpkin Scones and a … [Read more...] about Sweet Sally’s mail order treats for the holidays
Are you fostering bad eating habits in your children?
According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly one-third of American children were obese in 2008. If you don't want your kids to be among them, you must begin fostering good eating habits in the home. Every parent occasionally has trouble convincing kids to eat their veggies, but with childhood obesity rates at an all-time high, making sure your children are getting … [Read more...] about Are you fostering bad eating habits in your children?
Movie Review: Contagion
Be aware. This is not a movie for kids. The subject matter is very scary but for most people under 40, this is not the kind of thriller they will be expecting. " Contagion is a thriller in the Syriana tradition with plot threads coming at you from all directions. Many personalities and subplots tell an over-arching story, in this case, the spread of a killer virus the that … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Contagion
How to screw up Halloween
It's not easy, but thousands of dads do it every year. Here are five ways to make this Halloween the most memorable ever, in the worst way: 1. Force your child into the arms of random hobgoblins and people dressed as monsters. It will definitely toughen them up for all the crazies that exist in the real world, while providing many laughs for the evening. 2. Dress your child … [Read more...] about How to screw up Halloween