Adventures Of A Stay At Home Dad

I am sure everyone has seen those kiosks in the mall that allow you to take a picture of your dog or child, etc. and have it put on a coffee mug or shirt. I used to think that this was a silly waste of money – after all, why do I care about [...]

Even though World Alzheimer’s Day has come and gone (it was September 21st) it is not too late to do your part to help the Alzheimer’s Association reach their million dollar goal. The good news is that they are nearly there at 94% of their goal and with your help, they may make it [...]

Even though a majority of this blog is spent discussing current events in my life or past experiences, I make no bones that I also want to get paid to blog. As such I have found a new source, a broker if you will, that connects advertisers to bloggers.
The site is called Smorty. [...]

For anyone that has bought a fixer-upper take solace in the fact that you are not alone in your dislike of the state of perpetual construction in your home. My wife and I did just that – we purchased what we could afford knowing that we would have to put money and some time [...]

Its already starting – my son is turning into a man. At a mere 20 months old he already emits a Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor series of grunts with each passing of a motorcycle or large truck. One of his favorite things to do? Riding on grampa’s tractor . . .
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As a staple in high-tech, futuristic movies, video phones have long been promised but under delivered until now. Video Phone use has skyrocketed in the last year or so thanks in part to the ever expanding availability of broadband Cable or DSL service. I would say that I am excited to try it out [...]

Being from New Hampshire, one would think that there is not much use for desert boots. After all, our temperate climate offers 40+ inches of rain per year – last I checked one of the criteria used to describe desert conditions is the obvious lack of rain. If one was to assume that [...]

People think of their houses as an investment whereas I consider it a liability. After all, not only to I pay money every month just to live here but I also have to pay for repairs and upgrades if I so desire. I am not an investment adviser but I would say to [...]

Mary and I have decided that we need a month off. Not just to hang around the house, relax, perhaps catch up on household chores – no, we are going to Hawaii. For an entire month.
Our Hawaiian vacation will also include our children – I don’t think either of us could make it [...]

I love having a digital camera – the overall idea of it is great. I no longer have to worry about taking a bad picture and then paying a fortune to have it printed. If the picture stinks, I just delete it.
My one gripe about digital cameras is taking the time/effort to print [...]