There are two new picture books just out that cover dad, and just in time for Father's Day. These aren't coffee table books, exactly, but smaller glossy editions that you might be tempted to look at for Father's Day. Dear Dad is a collection of black and white and color photographs taken by photographers and edited by Geoff Blackwell. While it's a beautiful book with striking … [Read more...] about On my desk: New picture books for Father’s Day
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Free Father’s Day gift for iPhone lovers (or others)
I love this little gift, and so much better than a ceramic ashtray. It's a simple iPhone, iPod, or iTouch stand that actually is something dad will use. I never was interested in an iPhone stand until I got one free along with an inCase iPhone case. It was a goofy little piece of plastic, and I laughed at it when the sales guy showed it to me. "Now that's something I don't … [Read more...] about Free Father’s Day gift for iPhone lovers (or others)
Movie Review: Shrek Forever After
Rating: PG Genre: Animated Release Date: May 21, 2010 Running Time: 93 minutes Child-friendly?Shrek Forever After is the fourth movie featuring the popular ogre known as Shrek. This time, Shrek goes through a bit of a mid-life crisis before having to fight to get his life with Fiona back to normal. Fans of the previous Shrek installments as well as anyone who is a fan of … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Shrek Forever After
Dad TV: Night photography with your kids
If you're looking for a fun photo project for your family, night photography is a fun option for dads and kids. In this episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy shares some photography tips on how to create cool images with your kids. Using sparklers, glow sticks, and flashlights and a few camera shutter and flash tricks, you can create some fun pictures. Check out how to create ghost … [Read more...] about Dad TV: Night photography with your kids
Movie Review: Letters to Juliet
Rating: PG Genre: Romantic Comedy Release Date: May 14, 2010 Running Time: 105 minutes Child-friendly?Letters to Juliet is a romantic comedy about a young journalist who travels to Italy and answers a 50-year old love letter. The letter's writer comes to Italy herself and they go in search of the woman's long-lost fiancé, Lorenzo. The movie will most likely appeal to tween … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Letters to Juliet