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New Parenting Movie – A Tough Watch?
Yikes. I dread the day I have no input or guidance in my kid’s life. I realize that sounds controlling. I just want to see them become their best selves – of course that can’t happen with me hovering over their shoulders – I realize that. Ugh. It’s so hard. I have 4 kids. […]
Screens Off, Adventure Mode ON!
There’s a lot said nowadays about getting your kids outside and breaking their addictions to games, TVs, phones…. anything with a screen. I’m gonna be honest, my kid’s aren’t really addicted. Well…. not yet. When we introduced electronics into their life, we set limits right off the top, so hopefully they wouldn’t become junkies, or […]
The Star – Preview
WEBSITE | TRAILER Carlin and Christian preview ‘The Star’ in preparation of it’s upcoming release. In Sony Pictures Animation’s The Star, a small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free, and finally goes on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey, […]
Podcast Season 5 Is Here And So Are The Teletubbies – YIKES!
WE’RE BACK!!! Season 5 is finally here. We’ll be dropping new episodes each week, just stay tuned. This week we’re watching Teletubbies Episode: ‘This Way That Way’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiG4JACmX3c. Be sure to watch with us! This episode is brought to you by Zero Water. For a special price, just for What Are We Watching viewers, click here: http://bit.do/ZeroWater. […]
Pampers Saved This Dad From Certain Doom
I’ve seen things y’all. I’ve seen things no one should ever see. I’ve stared in the eyes of doom…. AND into the eyes of a pooping toddler. There’s no coming back from that. No. Coming. Back. Recently my one year old daughter contracted a double ear infection. Now, on a good day, she’s 50% horrible. Throw […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]

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