Best Cinco de Mayo Deals? We got you covered!
The Best Cinco de Mayo Deals and Specials for 2022 From our friends over at ‘The Real Deal’ 7-11 From now until May 24, 7-Eleven is offering 7Rewards members a special $4 deal of three Mini Spicy Breakfast Empanadas and any size coffee. The all-day breakfast is filled with sausage, egg, cheese, peppers and spices […]
Best Cinco de Mayo Deals? We got you covered!
The Best Cinco de Mayo Deals and Specials for 2022 From our friends over at ‘The Real Deal’ 7-11 From now until May 24, 7-Eleven is offering 7Rewards members a special $4 deal of three Mini Spicy Breakfast Empanadas and any size coffee. The all-day breakfast is filled with sausage, egg, cheese, peppers and spices […]
God. Family. Motorcycles?
I previously reviewed the PureFlix series, “Sons of Thunder“. Today I’m writing about the follow-up series “Sons of Thunder – Redemption”. You can see the previous review HERE. Most of the previous review stands up when it comes to the family-friendly nature of this sequel, but I want to hit the highlights below. The series […]
God. Motorcycles. A Hero’s Journey
In anticipation of ‘Sons of Thunder: Redemption’, I was asked to take a look at the original series, ‘Sons of Thunder’ (not to be confused with the Chuck Norris project). ‘Sons of Thunder’ is a faith-based series put out by the folks over at PureFlix. Now, if faith-based series aren’t your thing, I’d ask you […]
ROAR: Beautiful Life Lessons
Let’s face it, there’s two types of children’s books: Beautiful art, but poorly written Well written, but featuring uninspired art Children’s lesson or devotional books suffer from the following: Bloated and overloaded with information Preachy and aimed more at the parents than the kids I point this out, not because we don’t already know this […]
Pattycake Pattycake, Parents Friend!
Look, when I was a kid and Easter rolled around, it meant painting eggs and hunting them down the following day with a large group of friends. We all know how THAT’S gonna’ go this year… again. That’s where Miss Patty Cake swoops in to save the day. Not only do we have egg hunting […]
The Beautiful Word Coloring Bible
I was happy to get a review copy of this beautiful Bible, however, it was quickly swiped from my hand by my five year old daughter, Alexi Grace. Seems grace isn’t really in her repertoire, but we already knew that. I also need to point out a particular commandment focusing on taking what isn’t yours…. […]
FINALLY!! A Technological Answer To Hair Loss
Top Hair Loss Causes in Men Over 30 For men, a thick and luscious head of hair can be a huge source of confidence and appeal when it comes to success in romantic relationships and even professional endeavors. Therefore, experiencing hair loss can be a very stressful experience. Though hair loss is upsetting and undesired […]
When All Else Fails, ReAdjust Your Mindset
“It sucks.” “Everything sucks.” “Nothing at all in life is going as planned.” Yeah. I get it. It’s the definition of life as we’re currently living it. But what if when we come out of the pandemic (we will come out…. RIGHT?!?!?) you still have the same broken mindset you had when you went in? […]
Have Fun at Work (every)Day
Let’s face it, some people would scoff at the sheer notion of a ‘have fun at work’ day. A holiday devoted to enjoying that grueling place you slug to each and every day? Pishah. PISHAW I SAY!! Look, I get it. work is for work. Home is for enjoyment. Live to work or work to […]
Why We Expose Our Kids To The Arts
Took OllieMac to see ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Saturday. You might ask, “would a child that young even UNDERSTAND the play?” We did a little pre-show prep, ie: Wikipedia. Had some discussions on the 45 minute drive, as well as some very hushed whispers during the action to make sure he was following along. During […]
Some Color On My Cheeks
I have one daughter who throws on a cowboy hat, boots, six guns… then grabs a sword for good measure. Then I have 4yo Alexi Grace. The girl who told us for her THIRD birthday, she wanted a SPA DAY. “And not you doing it at home, Mom. The REAL spa!” We went to the […]
Being Good Isn’t FLEXING
In another episode of ‘Kids Suck’: MileenaB (11yo) said they’re roller skating in gym this week. The kids strap on skates and MileenaB stands up, rolls over to the helmets and scoops one up. All of the kids unite in saying “SHE”S FLEXING!” Because she can skate. And they can’t. And kids suck. My kids […]
‘Winter Is Coming’ should mean so much more
“OMG! Starbucks just released their Holiday cup design and it doesn’t meet my level of satisfaction!!” “OMG! That person said a joke I don’t like at a show I wasn’t at and I heard other people found it funny!!” “OMG! That series finale was the ABSOLUTE WORST. I wasted 5 years of my life on […]
Let’s talk about sex, Daddy
I was listening to a podcast discussing PARENTING & SEX TALK and had some thoughts/opinions. 1. If someone in your house is having a baby, there’s no reason for ANYONE in the house NOT TO KNOW/UNDERSTAND how babies are formed/born. Penis. Vagina. Boom, you’re done. They can handle it. 2. If your daughter is in […]
Disney In Depth
100 Top Ten Lists of the Best of Disney, from the Man to the Mouse and Beyond Whether you’re a hard-core Disney fan, or just someone who grew up loving the magic and mystery of the house of mouse, this should be on your upcoming reading list. Author Christopher Lucas takes such a in deep […]
Yes, he CAN climb trees at the park!
A ~6yo girl came up to OllieMac and myself and stated firmly, “You’re not allowed to climb the trees! They don’t want you to climb the trees at the park.” I calmly let her know that her opinion was not only wrong, but unwanted. Sadly, I’ve heard moms at the park voice the same opinion, […]
Restoration: A Journey From Incarceration To Fatherhood
A film every parent needs to see: For years, Jonathan has been in prison. As a result, he has missed milestone moments with his family. He wasn’t there for his daughter’s first day of school or a thousand little experiences with his wife and as a father, he is devastated to be separated from those […]
