Genre: Sci-fi, actionRating: PG-13Release date: June 17, 2011Runtime: 105 minutesChild Friendly? Recommended for ages 13 and up.Are you just itching for the chance to pack the family in the car and see the dullest, most thoughtless CGI-driven popcorn flick of the summer? If so, Green Lantern might be the movie for you. The world could always use a few more comic book superhero … [Read more...] about Movie review: Green Lantern
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On our Desk: Daddy Dates by Greg Wright
We've been reading Greg Wright's new book, Daddy Dates: 4 Daughters, 1 Clueless Dad and His Quest to Win Their Hearts. Daddy Dates outlines Wright's experience and advice on how to develop real relationships with your daughters as they enter their tween and teen years. His advice: Get off the phone, take time to be with them, and let them talk." Daddy Dates We like all books … [Read more...] about On our Desk: Daddy Dates by Greg Wright
Dad drops daughter to catch ball at Dodgers game
We put this in the "worst dads" category just for fun. Pity this poor guy who drops his daughter as he tries to snag a foul ball, and then misses it! The YouTube video has over 2,000,000 views. It will be hard for him to live this one down, but as one commenter said, think of the negotiating power his daughter will have one day when she wants to borrow the car: "Dad, remember … [Read more...] about Dad drops daughter to catch ball at Dodgers game
Review: IDAPT i4 Universal Power Charger
The IDAPT universal power charger sets out to provide the convenience of one power charging station that does it all. Imagine being able to plug in four devices simply on a nice organized pad without needing four separate brick chargers hogging all the outlet or power strip space. The IDAPT i4 does that for four devices at a time, but, as with many all-in-one ideas, there are … [Read more...] about Review: IDAPT i4 Universal Power Charger
Food gift ideas for Fathers Day
Here are a few father's day consumables for the dad who has everything and wants nothing left on the shelf, or on the plate. Get him something to eat! 1. Cookies from Sweet Sally's Bakeshop (www.Sweetsallys.com). Owner Sally Minier makes homebaked cookies and sends them anywhere in the world. These are just like homemade or church bake sale, made with butter and sugar and … [Read more...] about Food gift ideas for Fathers Day