Talking Adoption and Child Labor at Dad 2.0 Summit
The Dad2.0 Summit consists of Dads from around the world coming together to talk about fatherhood, parenting, adoption, child labor, child sex slaves, race, inherent bias, and even baby carrying. No topic is too small or big when it comes to this group. You can also check out dads trying to sew, when Christian Lee […]
Christians: We’re Not Ready To Abolish Roe v Wade
– I am a man. I am an adopting father. I am a minister. I am Christian. These are my inherent biases right at the top. – Events of recent days have given many conservative pro-life Christians reason to celebrate. On January 27, hundreds of thousands attended the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. […]
Why It’s Impossible To Put Race in A Box
Next week, I board a plane to fly across the country. It’s not to escape the winter weather, although that’s surely a perk. It also isn’t to experience the world famous San Diego Zoo (even though I’ll likely be taunting lions, tigers, and bears with my ample girth, making them long for days of old, […]
Pattern Storage Hack: How To Store And Organize Your Sewing Patterns For Just $3
Pattern Storage Hack: How To Store And Organize Your Sewing Patterns For Just $3 Do you have sewing patterns spread all over the house? Have your kids started using them as coloring pages or walls for forts? Can you even find your sewing machine under all that mess? Well here is a quick, easy, and […]
Adoption: The Struggle is Real
“NO!” For the one thousandth time, he screams “No!” Long; drawn out. With every single breath, “NO!” He knows (I’m certain he knows) it grates my nerves. Every night, we battle. I need him to go to bed. He’s determined to stay as far away from his bed as possible. He wiggles. He wrestles. He […]
Soup So Easy Your Kid Can Make It (& Tasty!)
I’m so excited to be partnering with Life of Dad and Idahoan® Foods. Here’s the thing about Idahoan® Premium Steakhouse® Potato Soups ——-> They can change your life. Now, if that sounds like typical blogger hyperbole, touting the wonders of a product it could never live up to, well…. it’s not. Here’s why. You can now have […]
Dad Sews A Unisex Fleece Cowl Capelet – Free Pattern
Dad Sews A Unisex Fleece Cowl Capelet – Free Pattern This episode and the FREE FABRIC GIVEAWAY IN VIDEO is brought to you by Fabric Hut: DadSews.FabricHut.com You can get the pattern FREE Here: http://www.fleecefun.com/cowl-capelet… I LOVED the pattern and design of this Capelet, but I had some problems understanding the directions in the video. I […]
To the Person Staring at My Colorful Family
[Pics of Aaron’s children withheld, pending adoption finalization] To the person staring at my family: I see you. Your glance morphed into a gawk in a flash. You can’t unlock your gaze from my family. Yeah, we have a lot of kids. And yes, the chances are pretty good that the volume in the establishment […]
Dad’s Beginner’s Bible Review and Giveaway
The Beginner’s Bible is beautifully illustrated in a cartoon style sure to capture a child’s interest. The stories are short so that even very young children can stay focused long enough to finish one, or you can flow rather seamlessly into the next if their attention span allows. I sat down with my three year old, […]
Preview Mr. Rogers VS Daniel Tiger
We recap our 80s TMNT vs 2010s TMNT and we preview Mr. Rogers vs Daniel Tiger in our Retro VS Contemporary series on the What Are We Watching podcast. Mr Rogers Episode : Art Making Pots http://pbskids.org/rogers/videos/ Daniel Tiger Episode : Daniel’s Winter Adventure/Neighborhood Nutcracker http://pbskids.org/daniel/videos/ More episodes at http://WhatAreWeWatching.com Fred McFeely Rogers (March 20, […]
Dad Sews A Toddler Fur Ear Flap Hat – FREE Pattern
Learn how to sew an ear flap hat. This makes the perfect winter hast for your toddler. You can easily upsize the hat with this tool: http://DadSews.com/SeamAllowance Make sure you download the FREE Pattern at http://DadSews.com/FlapHat Need help closing the hole where you turned out your fabric? Check out http://DadSews.com/ladderstitch This video is brought to […]
Book Review Charlie the Tramp
Charlie the Tramp by Russell Hoban *You can win a free copy – see details below* Charlie is a beaver who decides, much to his parents and grandfather’s chagrin, he does not want to chop down trees, build dams, take care of his fur or teeth, or have chores and responsibilities. He would prefer to […]
Winners For The Free Perfect Seam Allowance Guide
We announce the winners of the FREE Seam Allowance Guide from DadSews.com and SeamAllowanceGuide.com. Save hours! We want to sew and we want to do it NOW! The most time consuming and annoying part of sewing is adding a seam allowance to all your pattern pieces. No longer do you have to measure and trace […]
Which is better 80s TMNT or New Nightmare Fuel TMNT?
This week’s podcast episode, we watch 80’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles VS Nickelodeon’s 2010’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in our Retro VS Contemporary series. Warning, the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is scary. Seriously TMNT = Nightmare Fuel. Like a horror cartoon…. Alien style. OK parents. You’ve been warned. Thanks to Richie Williams of StLouisDad.com for […]
Six Reasons Why Christmas Is Better Than Thanksgiving
For months, a great debate raged across this grand country. People took sides and vigorously defended their stance. As November drew closer, social media heated up. People insulted and blocked friends who didn’t agree with them. As the last minutes of October faded away, the conflict swelled to a crescendo. I’m not talking about Trump […]
Preview 80s TMNT VS 2010s TMNT – Retro VS Contemporary
This week’s mini podcast episode, we recap last week’s Walk the Prank ‘Prank or Treat’ discussion and we are challenged to watch 80’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles VS Nickelodeon’s 2010’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Thanks to Richie Williams of StLouisDad.com for sending us a challenge video featuring his lovely daughter. Don’t forget, if you leave […]
Perfect Seam Allowance Every Time & Giveaway
Win a FREE Seam Allowance Guide from DadSews.com and SeamAllowanceGuide.com. Save hours! We want to sew and we want to do it NOW! The most time consuming and annoying part of sewing is adding a seam allowance to all your pattern pieces. No longer do you have to measure and trace around each individual piece, […]
