Dad’s Monday Mind Dump: 5/22/17
Every once in awhile, the brain gets full and needs to be emptied. For the plaid dads, the Monday Mind Dump is where it happens. In no particular order, here’s what’s on Aaron’s mind: Parenting sucks sometimes. Yes, I know I signed up for it. Yes, I know how it happens. Yes, it still sucks […]
My Birthday Surprise? Memory Loss & Back Pain, YAY!
It’s that time of year again. The ultimate season change. No, it’s not the cold snap of winter, or the warm sunny embrace of summer. It’s my birthday. Another year around the wheel has been completed. What do I get for my trouble? What prize awaits me as I hit this glorious day? “Hey Johnny, […]
Best All Around Iron With Travel Iron Hack
Earlier this week, Christian did a LIVE episode over at DadSews, where he discussed different IRONING methods, ironing tips, and ironing hacks. Yep. He said hacks. Ain’t it cool, fellow kids??? Anyway, his number one tip/hack was to show which iron was perfect for tiny spaces and also worked on-the-go as a TRAVEL IRON. This […]
‘Gifted’: A Spoiler Free Review
Guest post by CranioFamilyBlog. As a point of clarity, I was not asked to write this review in exchange for the tickets to pre-screen Gifted. I am writing this for you, because it matters. Last night I was offered an opportunity to pre-screen the movie Gifted. In true form, my beloved bride and I turned […]
The DARK SECRET Behind Doc McStuffins You Never Knew
For FUNNY videos and Commentary on Kid’s TV Shows, check out the What Are we Watching podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w… Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzvE… Web: http://WhatAreweWatching.com Check out http://PlaidDadBlog.com for more articles, reviews, and videos. And be sure to visit http://DadSews.com for funny sewing tutorials and EPIC FAILS. Premiering in 2012, Doc McStuffins entered the world as […]
Five Reasons Christians Can Watch ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Earlier this week we posted an article, “The One Reason Christians Should Boycott ‘Beauty and the Beast'”. If you haven’t read it, we encourage you to read that post in its entirety before reading this one. Our post from earlier this week has sparked a lot of great discussion among both Christians and people who are not […]
The One Reason Christians Should Boycott ‘Beauty and the Beast’
The live action remake of “Beauty and the Beast” is going to make Disney a lot of money this weekend. A lot of Christians aren’t happy about it. Many Christians and evangelical leaders, including Franklin Graham, are calling for believers to boycott the film because of the director’s revelation that the film will contain Disney’s first […]
This is Us: Adoption, Loss, and Love
SPOILER ALERT: The following post contains spoilers from ” Memphis,” the Season 1, Episode 16 of “This is Us,” which originally aired on February 21, 2017. You can view the episode on the NBC app, with a paid subscription to Hulu, or read a synopsis here. Kimberly-Clark Worldwide makes Kleenex. I bet Kimberly-Clark Worldwide has […]
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. We’d even discuss financial assistance for adoption cases in the US and […]
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 Are you just getting into sewing and crafts? Have you been looking at sites that compare sewing machines to find the best one? Well, pretty soon you’ll realize how many materials and patterns you’ll find all over the place! Or have […]
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, […]
